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Delaware Fan-Favorite Whereshetoldmetogo Back To Defend His Title In Friday’s New Castle

Delaware Park fan favorite, Madaket Stables, Ten Strike Racing, Michael Kisber and BTR Racing's Whereshetoldmetogo, will be back to defend his title in the $100,000 New Castle Stakes at Delaware Park this Friday. The six-furlong event for Delaware Bred and Certified 3-year-olds and upward has attracted a field of six.

The 7-year-old son of El Padrino has a career record of 16 wins, five seconds and three thirds from 35 starts with earnings of $895,295. His Delaware Park record is six wins and two seconds from eight starts including his victory in the New Castle Stakes last year. The Maryland-bred trained by Brittany Russell also crossed the finish line first in the 2020 New Castle Stakes, but was disqualified and placed second for lugging in on a rival. He has also won the Alapocas Run Stakes at Delaware Park twice including his most recent outing when he posted a 2 ¾-length score in the six-furlong stake.

“This horse is about as cool as they come,” said trainer Brittany Russell. “He is a fan favorite especially at Delaware Park because he has done so well there through the years. He is also Delaware Certified so these kind of races just make sense for a horse like him. He is really doing well, so we are hoping he can win another New Castle. He is an older horse who has been very successful, but he still likes to do his job. He walks over there and shows up every time. He really really likes Delaware, so we are pretty excited for this race.”

For more information on the Delaware Certified of Bred Thoroughbred Program (DCTP) visit the website at https://www.dtha.com/dctp/.

$100,000 New Castle Stakes

For Delaware-bred or Certified 3-year-olds and upward

Six furlongs

# HORSE OWNER TRAINER JOCKEY Wg OD
1 Benandjoe Larry Rabold Hugh McMahon Jean Alvelo 120 8-1
2 Mr. Sandman Club Risque & Quick Randy Allen Angel Suarez 120 10-1
3 Indian Lake Gap View Stable Jaime Ness Jaime Rodriguez 118 6-1
4 Whereshetoldmetogo Madaket Stables et al Brittany Russell Jevian Toledo 122 7/5
5 Tappin Cat Non Stop Stables Gary Capuano Jeiron Barbosa 120 6-1
6 Threes Over Deuces Pocket 3's Racing Gary Capuano Mychel Sanchez 118 9/5

A Delaware Certified weanling or yearling thoroughbred has spent a minimum of 90 days on a certified Delaware farm or training facility before December 31st of its yearling year.  Over 3,000 thoroughbreds are Delaware Certified and eligible to participate the during the 2022 Delaware Park meet. 

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Virginia’s International Gold Cup Returns To Great Meadow On Oct. 22

The famous International Gold Cup, one of the largest steeplechase events in the U.S., returns to Great Meadow on Saturday, Oct. 22. Gates open at 10 a.m. with the first race at 12:30 p.m. New to the event last year and again this year, tickets are sold only with packages and tailgates, boxes and tents are available.

“The fall International Gold Cup has become the premier fall event in the state,” said Dr. William Allison, chairman of the Virginia Gold Cup Association that oversees both the spring and fall events. “It is just breathtaking to be there in person where you can hear the hoofbeats and see the horses and jockeys as well as the spectacular fall foliage around the area.”

Attendees must purchase a rail spot that comes with 10 tickets (10 wristbands, one reserved tailgate car pass and two general admission car passes.) The cost is $895 for a space along the racecourse fence and $795 for rail spaces one row back from the rail in either north or south areas. A limited number of spaces are available on Members Hill for $795. And there are some smaller spaces for $400 that accommodate a vehicle and up to four attendees. No individual tickets will be sold.

Tailgate packages are available and purchases can only be made by calling 540-347-2612. A limited number of group and corporate tents are also available on Members Hill.

The pandemic had a financial impact on Virginia's equine industry with the cancellation of race. It's an industry that's very important to the Commonwealth's economy. A 2018/19 report by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reported that the horse industry brings more than $2 billion annually in economic development to the Commonwealth. The report noted that there are more than 183,643 horses in the state that provide approximately 38,874 jobs. It also stated that there are 30.5% or one million households that contain horse enthusiasts.

“We are delighted to see a comeback for the horse industry in Virginia,” stated Allison. “So many jockeys, trainers and industry employees are dependent on these races and the purses they win from them.”

For more information visit vagoldcup.com.

The 2022 International Gold Cup Races are presented by Brown Advisory, the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, Virginia Equine Alliance and the Virginia Breeders Fund.

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‘A Fairytale From Start To Finish’: Staying Legend Stradivarius Retired To Stud

Seven-time Group 1 winner Stradivarius has been retired from racing at the age of 8, owner Bjorn Nielsen told Racing Post this weekend, following a slow recovery from a bruised foot. The son of Sea the Stars will join the stallion roster at the National Stud for the 2023 season.

“It has been a fairytale from start to finish,” Nielsen told Racing Post. “Until this setback he had never been medicated and had never missed an engagement through injury. He had great presence when he went to the races, which the crowds loved, and his overall soundness was rare to see in any horse – never mind one of his age. He is a tribute to (trainer) John Gosden, who has trained him so brilliantly for so long.”

Stradivarius won 20 of his 35 starts over seven seasons, including four Goodwood Cups, three Ascot Gold Cups, three Lonsdale Cups, and two Doncaster Cups. He earned a total of £3,458,968 (about US$3,749,330).

From the Qipco British Champion Series: 

Trainer John Gosden has praised crowd favorite Stradivarius following the announcement of his retirement this morning.

The highly recognisable Stradivarius, with four white socks, has captured the hearts and minds of the British public since his breakthrough year as a three-year-old in 2017, when he won the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and went on to win his first Goodwood Cup that year.

Stradivarius has gone on to break numerous records on the track since, including an incredible 16 QIPCO British Champions Series races, which is the most in Series history and he remains far clear of next best and QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Famer, Frankel (nine Series wins).

Gosden commended the 'unique' racing career of the 8-year-old chestnut and the joy he has provided for all his team at Clarehaven Stables.

“Stradivarius has been the most extraordinary and unique racehorse throughout his career. He has always maintained his total commitment and enthusiasm. He exhibited joy in his training and has given enormous pleasure to everyone, both on and off the track,” Gosden said.

“He was kept in training this year, as an eight year old, to run in three races, the Yorkshire Cup, the Ascot Gold Cup and the Goodwood Cup. He maintained his form at the highest level in all three races and his positive mind set remained undiminished. It is an amazing feat for an entire horse and speaks volumes for his courage and tenacity.

“His constitution has been a marvel to behold and his exciting style of travelling easily in a race, and then quickening to pounce, reflected his character.

“As everyone noticed, he could be very vociferous and playful before a race and quite often put in a buck cantering off to the start. Always an entertainer, but with a tough competitive mind, who was all business when the starting stalls opened.

“To his owner/breeder, to everyone at Clarehaven Stables and to his loving race going public, he has been a constant source of pleasure and excitement. He goes to stud with an amazing race record and enormous affection. To train he has been a complete joy to all of us here. He will remain close to home and is already looking forward to his new career.”

Bred and owned by Bjorn Nielsen, Stradivarius will stand at the National Stud in Newmarket from 2023. In total during his racing career, spanning more than six years, Stradivarius recorded 20 wins from 35 races, a remarkable feat of longevity for a racehorse on the Flat.

His victory in this year's Yorkshire Cup at York in May made him the record holder for most European Group race wins, with 18. Among those included four Goodwood Cups and three Gold Cups at Royal Ascot.

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