Sussex Next On Panthalassa’s Dance Card

2023 G1 Saudi Cup hero Panthalassa (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) will target the G1 Sussex S. at Goodwood in August, according to the entire's trainer Yoshito Yahagi.

Yahagi, who ran Bathrat Leon (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), told www.netkeiba.com, “We had the idea of a mile race somewhere, I think the Sussex S. on a tough course would suit. The [G1] International S. is the flattest one-turn race in the UK, and I have the image of it being suited to a speed type of horse.”

Panthalassa won the 2022 G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan and was also runner-up in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) later that year. He secured the Saudi Cup by 3/4 of a length over Country Grammer (Tonalist) at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh in February.

Of his 10th-place finish in the G1 Dubai World Cup on Mar. 25, the trainer added, “He was quite tired but seems to be recovering well now. He will return to Ritto Training Centre in a month, I'm confident that is plenty of time.”

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Thirsk Hunt Cup Adds Vickers As New Sponsor

Thirsk Racecourse added local independent bookmaker Vickers as its new sponsor of the 2023 Thirsk Hunt Cup, the racecourse said in a release on Wednesday.

First run in 1859, the £50,000 mile handicap headlines the Thirsk Hunt Cup Coronation Celebration Raceday on Saturday, May 6.

“We have had a great working relationship with Vickers for a couple of years now and we're thrilled to have them on board as sponsor of the Thirsk Hunt Cup,” said Erin Boswell, General Commercial Manager at Thirsk. “The race is always well supported, and the day is set to be a real celebration alongside the King's Coronation.”

The Darlington-based bookmaker was launched in 2020 by former jockey and trainer Ian Vickers and is now managed by his daughter Jo Vickers.

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Wildcard Entries Added To Goffs Punchestown Sale

Two wild card entries were added to the Goffs Punchestown Sale which will take place after racing on Thursday, Apr. 27.

The first wild card is Milo Lises (Fr) (Storm The Stars) (lot 22), a 4-year-old gelding consigned by Willie Mullins's Closutton Stables, who debuted as the runner-up in Tuesday's Goffs Defender Bumper.

Also in play is Williethebuilder (Ire) (Arcadio {Ger}) (lot 23), another 4-year-old gelding, who is consigned by D. Queally of Lisroe Farm and finished second in Tuesday's 4-year-old bumper.

All horses will be available to inspect at Goffs Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. before they move to Punchestown where they will be available for inspection throughout the afternoon.

The full catalogue and race footage for all 23 lots can be viewed on the Goffs website.

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Breezes Held At La Teste-De-Buch For Osarus Breeze-Up Sale On Thursday

The breezes for the Osarus Breeze-Up Sale were held over the training track at La Teste-de-Buch on Wednesday. Just over 50 lots remain in the sale set for Thursday in the south-west of France.

Some of the lots of note include a colt by Dark Angel (Ire) (lot 9) consigned by Ard Erin Stud from the family of G1 Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Rosanara (Fr) (Sinndar {Ire}) and a colt by Acclamation (GB) (lot 65) who is kin to multiple group winner Signora Cabello (Ire) (Camacho {GB}); and M.C. Thoroughbreds offers a Night Of Thunder (Ire) filly out of a daughter of Group 3 winner Zantenda (GB) (Zamindar).

For the full catalogue, please visit the Osarus website.

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