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Beautifully Bred Arrogate Filly Gets Going at Nakayama

In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this weekend running at Hanshin and Nakayama Racecourses. Being a three-day weekend on the JRA, Japanese results will appear in next Wednesday's TDN:

Saturday, September 16, 2023
4th-NKY, ¥13,720,000 ($93k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1800m
SORREL BULLET (c, 2, Malibu Moon–Curluck, by Curlin), a $310,000 purchase by Katsumi Yoshida out of last year's Keeneland September sale, is out of a full-sister to the multiple Grade III-placed Lucky Curlin. The Jan. 31 foal's stakes-winning third dam Play Ballado (Saint Ballado) was responsible for SW Sweet Seventeen (Hard Spun), whose son Delta Barows (Into Mischief) was placed in Group 2 company in Japan. Of Malibu Moon's 23 Japanese winners (28 runners), four have succeeded at stakes level, including Paraiba Tourmaline, winner of this year's Listed Kanto Oaks on the dirt for owner Kazumi Yoshida. Sorrel Bullet carries the Silk Racing colors with the visiting Joao Moreira to ride. B-St Simon Place LLC & Scott Stephens (KY)

Sunday, September 17, 2023
5th-NKY, ¥13,720,000 ($93k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1600mT
SOKYU (JPN) (f, 2, Arrogate–Hightap, by Tapit) looks to become the sixth winner from eight to race from her dam, the 2009 GIII Iowa Oaks victress who was purchased by Big Red Farm with this filly in utero for $350,000 at the 2020 Keeneland November Sale. A May 2 foal, Sokyu–bred on the same cross as GI Belmont S. and GI Travers S. hero Arcangelo–is a half-sister to Halladay (War Front), all-the-way winner of the 2020 GI Fourstardave H. at Saratoga. Arrogate is the sire of 11 winners from 13 starters in Japan. B-Big Red Farm

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Mage’s Connections To Receive Engraved Kentucky Derby Trophies Saturday

The connections of Mage (Good Magic) will be on-hand at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Sept. 16 to receive their engraved Kentucky Derby 149 trophies after the GIII Iroquois S., the track said in a release Friday.

The group includes: owners OGMA Investments (Gustavo Delgado), Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing (Sam Herzberg) and CMNWLTH (Brian Doxtator and Chase Chamberlain); trainer Gustavo Delgado; and breeder Grandview Equine (Robert Clay). Jockey Javier Castellano is unable to attend due to riding commitments elsewhere. Engraved Oaks trophies will be presented to the connections of Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief) after the GIII Pocahontas S.

All guests in attendance on Saturday also will be able to take pictures with the trophies beforehand at The Grove, which is located just inside the Clubhouse and VIP Gates, between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m (ET).

Also, Wylie Caudill, Kentucky artist of the recently-released “Official Art of the 150th Kentucky Derby,” will be at the track from 11:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. to sign his print.

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Churchill Downs Establishes New House Claiming Rules

Beginning with the September Meet, Churchill Downs has established new “house rules” for claiming horses, the Louisville racetrack said in a release Thursday afternoon.

The licensed trainer for claimant must have made a start at the current meet or within the state of Kentucky since July 7, which was the start of the Ellis Park meet.

Also, a claimed horse may not race outside of Kentucky for 60 days following the date of the end of the meet during the which the horse was claimed or Jan. 1, 2024, whichever is first to occur.

Additionally, the claimant or licensed trainer representing the claimant must have a signed Claiming Agreement on file with the Churchill Downs racing office prior to submitting a claim.

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HISA Names Anjali Salooja As New Director Of Operations And Compliance

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has named Anjali Salooja Director of Operations and Compliance, the organization said in a release Thursday.

Salooja will oversee all compliance systems and procedures for the organization, ensuring HISA remains compliant with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act at all times. She will also provide daily operational and long-term planning support for new initiatives designed to promote equine and jockey health and safety.

“We couldn't be more pleased to welcome someone of Anjali's talent and experience to HISA,” said CEO Lisa Lazarus. “Her expertise in leading organizational operations and implementing national safety protocols make her an excellent fit to help us further HISA's goals.”

In her most recent role, Salooja served as the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Vice President and Assistant General Counsel. She oversaw the NBA's Anti-Drug Program and player health and safety efforts for its affiliate leagues, leading coordination with players, medical advisors, coaches, trainers and league staff. Prior to that, Salooja practiced law at Debevoise & Plimpton and worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs.

“I look forward to helping further HISA's mission by ensuring operational excellence across the growing organization,” said Salooja. “With continued coordination and partnership between the HISA team and racing participants, we can make integrity and safety the top priority in Thoroughbred racing across the country.”

Salooja is an admitted attorney to the New York State Bar Association and a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.

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