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Saturday Insights: Matareya Half-Sister Favored on Debut

11th-CD, $120k, Msw, 3yo/up, f/m, 7f, post time: 5:58 p.m. ET
METHODOLOGY (Uncle Mo) is the latest foal to the races out of Grade III winner Innovative Idea (Bernardini), who took her career debut in 2014 who has since gone on to become the dam of Matareya (Pioneerof the Nile), victorious in the GI Acorn S. for the Brad Cox barn last season and a latest upset winner of the GI Derby City Distaff on the Kentucky Derby undercard May 6. Innovative Idea is a daughter of MGSW/GISP Golden Velvet (Seeking the Gold), whose other produce include GSW Lucullan (Hard Spun), MSP Embossed (Medaglia d'Oro) and SP Soft Touch (Uncle Mo). Godolphin acquired MGSW third dam Caress (Storm Cat)–a full-sister to Bernstein–for $3 million at the 2000 Keeneland November Sale. The competition includes Cheyenne Stables' Driana (Kantharos), a $525,000 FTSAUG acquisition who was a big second to Lady Irene (Kantharos–Leslie's Lady) on her 5 1/2-furlong unveiling May 20. TJCIS PPs

2nd-MTH, $57.5k, Msw, 2yo, f, 4 1/2f, post time: 1:07 p.m. ET
OMAHA GIRL (Omaha Beach), a daughter of MSP Anchorage (Tapit), is a half-sister to a pair of 2-year-old debut winners, including the SP Chip Leader (Giant's Causeway), as well as the Grade III winning turf marathoner Abaan (Will Take Charge). A $400,000 KEESEP purchase by Kerri Radcliffe on behalf of Amo Racing/Omni Horse, the Mar. 20 foal hails from the extended female of Broken Vow. TJCIS PPs

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Children’s Book Sale to Benefit TRF

Former Major League Baseball pitcher and author Chris Carpenter will release his children's book “The Long Shot” in July. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the book, which is based on Carpenter's experiences with the racehorse Benbang (Shanghai Bobby), will benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

“I am honored to collaborate with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and contribute to their vital work,” Carpenter said. “By supporting the foundation through the sales of 'The Long Shot,' we can make a tangible difference in the lives of retired racehorses, offering them a well-deserved sanctuary and a chance for a peaceful retirement.”

A debut winner for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners in Saratoga in 2021, Benbang went on to win last summer's Blue Sparkler S. at Monmouth Park.

“The Long Shot” follows Benbang's journey, from facing doubts and uncertainty to winning her debut race. Set against a backdrop of true events, the story is designed to encourage young readers to chase their dreams fearlessly, no matter the challenges that lie ahead.

Carpenter, who played for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox, collaborated with Saratoga artist Dave Papa, who provided illustrations for the book.

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Lope De Vega Colt Flashes Home In Monmouth Sunday Finale

10th-Monmouth, $55,850, Msw, 5-14, 3yo/up, 1 1/16mT, 1:41.13, fm, 5 lengths.
PROGRAM TRADING (GB) (c, 3, Lope de Vega {Ire}–Dreamlike {GB}, by Oasis Dream {GB}) debuted here under Lasix as the 3-1 choice in this finale to the Sunday card. The bay colt settled into a comfortable spot third along the rail past the grandstand and into the first turn. Losing a spot down the backstretch, the Chad Brown trainee took aim at the leaders around the far turn, sported a strong set of gears when given his cue, and with a furlong to go, left the field behind to win easily by 5 lengths over Coast Along (West Coast). Unraced second dam So Silk (GB) (Rainbow Quest), out of MG1SW Gossamer (GB) (Sadler's Wells), counts G1SW Ibn Khaldun (Dubai Destination) as a half-brother and she produced GSW Silk Sari (GB) (Dalakhani {Ire}). As for the winner's dam, she is responsible for an unraced 2-year-old filly named Alabama Anna (GB) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) and a yearling filly by Pinatubo (Ire). Sales History: 250,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $33,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.
O-Klaravich Stables, Inc.; B-Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm Stud (GB); T-Chad C. Brown.

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BetMakers Launches Fixed Odds Mobile App

MonmouthBets, the first legal and regulated mobile application for fixed odds betting on horse racing in the United States, has launched announced BetMakers Technology Group Friday. Approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the MonmouthBets app is now available for New Jersey residents to accept wagers on mobile devices ahead of Monmouth Park's 78th season beginning Saturday, May 13.

In addition to being able to place bets on Monmouth Park races, New Jersey horseplayers can now place fixed odds wagers on races from Tampa Bay Downs, Canterbury Park, Delaware Park, Hawthorne Race Course, Emerald Downs, and Century Mile.

“With last year's retail offering setting the foundation, we are excited and honored to bring fixed odds betting to horseplayers through our MonmouthBets digital platforms,” said BetMakers CEO Jake Henson. “Fixed odds betting will help to form a healthy betting ecosystem for horse racing in New Jersey and beyond, with the transformative potential to provide a massive benefit to the entire racing industry.”

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