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Half to Reckless Abandon Debuts at Deauville

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Sunday’s Insights features a half-brother to classy sprinter Reckless Abandon (GB) (Exchange Rate).

1.25 Deauville, Cond, €27,000, 2yo, c/g, 6fT
ERASMO (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) is a half-brother to the high-class sprinter Reckless Abandon (GB) (Exchange Rate) who debuts for Godolphin and Andre Fabre in this “Qatar Prix Des Yearlings”. He gets 2.5 kilos from Sheail Bin Khalifa Al Kuwari’s smart Chantilly maiden winner Saqr (Fr) (Dutch Art {GB}), a Fabrice Chappet-trained relative of Kris Kin (Kris S.).

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Out-of-State Restrictions Enforced at Prairie Meadows

With the latest developments nationwide, the following Out of State restrictions will be in place at Prairie Meadows effective Friday, July 10, 2020 at 6:00pm until further notice:
Entry of any horse(s) currently in Texas or Florida will be accepted if the Out of State Trainer agrees to transfer such horse to a Trainer currently stabled at Prairie Meadows Shipping arrangements of such horse(s) should be made with the understanding that no essential barn area workers from Texas or Florida will be allowed on the grounds at Prairie Meadows.

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PA Breeders Distribute Grants

The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders distributed $41,625 in breeder grants ranging from $375 to $1500 this week to help needy members with feed and veterinary bills, according to their executive secretary, Brian Sanfratello.

“Prominent breeders like Chuck Zacney and Glenn Bennett stepped up to the plate with generous donations to the cause,” said Sanfratello in an email release. “Chuck and Glenn remarked that they have been very blessed and wanted to share that with those in need. Their donations, along with matching funds from the PHBA, made the grant program possible.”

Those still in need who have not applied for funds may do so if they meet the qualifications below.

Current 2020 PHBA Member
Breeder must have bred and currently own a domiciled registered PA-Bred 3 years of age or older and submit proof of such
PA-Bred or Non-PA-Bred Mares may qualify as long as they have foaled in PA in 2019 or 2020 and meet other listed criteria
Grant available will be $375 per horse up to a maximum of four horses. Max $1500
Horse Breeding is your primary business or you’ve just lost your primary source of income due to Covid-19
Submit a letter with qualifying documentation, explain your financial need and submit with any other information you feel is necessary

Interested parties should mail their request to PHBA | 701 E. Baltimore Pike Suite E, Longwood Corporate Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

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Gold Fever Winner Added to Fasig-Tipton Horses of Racing Age Sale

Sophomore Liam’s Pride (Liam’s Map), the winner of Friday’s Gold Fever S. at Belmont Park, has been supplemented to Monday’s Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale. He has been catalogued as hip 182 as part of the ELiTE draft. The colt is a half-brother to GISW Morning Line (Tiznow) and a grandson of MGISW November Snow (Storm Cat) from the strong female family of last year’s G1 Epsom Derby winner and GI Breeders’ Cup Turf runner-up Anthony Van Dyck (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).

Click to view the enhanced online catalogue for the sale, featuring pedigrees, race replays, statistical links, Ragozin “sheet” numbers, and real-time DRF and Thoromanager past performances. Monday’s auction begins in Lexington on Monday, July 13 at 4:00 p.m. It will be a live auction with horses, buyers and sellers in attendance under health and safety protocols. Online bidding will be available, and The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will offer an additional $2,000 to their Ship & Win program for any horse purchased at the sale who makes a start at the 2020 Del Mar Summer meet.

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