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BHA ‘Encouraged’ By Parliamentary Debate On Affordability Checks

The British Horseracing Authority has welcomed the “valuable contributions” made by several ministers in Monday's parliamentary debate into affordability checks.

It was the first chance for MPs to properly interrogate proposals of the implementation of the supposedly “frictionless” checks after 100,000 people signed an e-petition to trigger the debate.

Matt Hancock, who has Newmarket within his constituency, Connor McGinn, whose St Helens North constituency includes Haydock, and Philip Davies were among MPs to lay out arguments against the checks during the debate at Westminster Hall. The BHA's chief executive Julie Harrington said she was encouraged by the discussions.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Harrington said, “Yesterday's debate on the impact of affordability checks on British racing has shone a light on a hugely important issue for our sport.

“It was vital that MPs were given proper parliamentary time to thoroughly interrogate the Government's proposals and we were encouraged by the high turnout for a Westminster Hall debate.

“Many MPs made valuable contributions to the debate, and we are sure that Sports Minister Stuart Andrew will have listened with interest to the views expressed.

“From MPs of all parties and all sides of the debate, there was a clear recognition of the need for the Government to protect and support British racing when reviewing gambling legislation.

“If our sport is to remain a healthy industry, supporting jobs in the rural economy and remaining competitive with our international rivals, we hope that Government will heed this advice.”

She added, “We were encouraged by Minister Andrew ruling out the use of job titles and postcodes in the implementation of enhanced spending checks and confirming that these changes will at least be subject to a genuine pilot.

“We will continue to make the case into the heart of Government that the impact of these checks both on our industry and racing bettors needs to be carefully considered and look forward to further discussions on this important issue for British racing with the Gambling Commission and DCMS.”

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City Of Troy Tops Derby Nominations at First Entry Stage

A total of 72 horses have been entered for the 2024 G1 Derby at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 1, the richest race in Britain with total prize-money of £1.5 million.

Of the 72, 23 are trained in Ireland, including the outstanding juvenile of 2023, City Of Troy (Justify), last seen winning the G1 Dewhurst S. at Newmarket by three and a half lengths in impressive fashion. He is one of 17 entries for Aidan O'Brien, the most successful trainer in the history of the Classic having saddled nine winners since the turn of the century. O'Brien's other notable entries include G1 National S. winner Henry Longfellow (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), who emulated City Of Troy by winning each of his three starts as a two-year-old, plus G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud hero Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) and G2 Champions Juvenile S. winner Diego Velazquez (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), both of whom should be well suited by stepping up to a mile and a half on pedigree.

The Paddy Twomey-trained Deepone (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}), who finished fourth behind Diego Velazquez at Leopardstown before winning the G2 Beresford S. at the Curragh, is another standout name among the Irish contingent, while Saint-Cloud maiden winner Roadshow (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) is the sole entry from France. Trained by Andre Fabre, Roadshow is another potential runner for the various Coolmore partnerships, sporting the familiar purple and white silks of Derek Smith which have already been carried to success in the Derby on three occasions.

US-trained runners at Epsom are much less common, but there could be one in the 2024 renewal, namely Common Defense (Karakontie {Jpn}), last seen filling the runner-up spot in the GII Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park for Kenny McPeek. Further international interest could be provided by Justin Milano (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), potentially a first ever runner from Japan in the Derby. Trained by Yasuo Tomomichi–a three-time winner of the Japanese equivalent, the Tokyo Yushun–Justin Milano was successful in the G3 Kyodo News Hai at Tokyo on his most recent start.

The home team is headed by the Charlie Appleby-trained pair of Ancient Wisdom (Fr) (Dubawi) and Arabian Crown (Fr) (Dubawi), both of whom achieved a high level of form at two. Ancient Wisdom proved himself one of the best of his generation when landing the G1 Futurity Trophy S. at Doncaster, while Arabian Crown impressed when running out an emphatic winner of the G3 Zetland S. at Newmarket. Incidentally, Appleby is also responsible for 'TDN Rising Star' Endless Victory (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}), a full-brother to the G1 Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter (GB) who won by a wide margin on his debut at Wolverhampton earlier this month.

Clive Cox's Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) is another to note having won each of his three starts as a juvenile, notably coming out on top in what looked a deep renewal of the G2 Royal Lodge S. at Newmarket, beating Al Musmak (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Capulet (Justify) and Macduff (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The first four have all been given Derby entries, along with John and Thady Gosden's Futurity Trophy third God's Window (GB) (Dubawi).

The second entry stage is set for Wednesday, April 24.

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“Outstanding Horses” Feature In Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale Catalogue

What do Bradsell (GB), Perfect Power (Ire), Ardad (Ire) and Prince Of Lir (Ire) have in common? Not only did they all taste success at Royal Ascot but they were also sold at the Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale, one of the go-to sources of top-notch talent.

The first glimpse of the potential star graduates of the future were made available on Tuesday with the publication of the eagerly-anticipated 2024 edition of the sale catalogue.

Doncaster has proven to be a tried and trusted source of talent with Carla's Way (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Beautiful Diamond (GB) (Twilight Son {GB}), Graceful Thunder (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) and Tiger Belle (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) some of the big names to have emerged from the sale less than 12 months ago.

This year's catalogue is jam-packed with potential talent and features the progeny of top-class stallions Siyouni (Fr), Kingman (GB), Night Of Thunder (Ire), Lope De Vega (Ire), Wootton Bassett (GB), No Nay Never and more.

Goffs UK Managing Director Tim Kent commented, “It is a proud boast that the Doncaster Breeze-Up has been on an upward trajectory for some time now and last year it really made a statement by achieving the highest level of trade in its history. Following that, and Bradsell claiming our ninth Royal Ascot win in the last eight years, we received over 1,000 nominations for places, the most we have ever received, and the resulting catalogue features some outstanding horses.”

He added, “The attraction of a winner at Royal Ascot is a huge driver for many when it comes to racehorse ownership and this sale's success there has grown its international following to a new level so we will be working hard over the coming weeks to ensure we attract another large and diverse buying bench.

“We will be traveling throughout America, France, Italy, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and of course Ireland and the UK, working alongside GBRI and the Breeze-Up Consignors Association, to market the catalogue and to ensure we can welcome another international audience to Royal Ascot's leading two-year-old sale on 23 and 24 April.”

A Siyouni colt out of a half-sister to Regal Parade (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) [lot 4] has the potential to get the sale off to a flying start on paper at least while the Kingman filly out of Group 3 winner Queen Of Bermuda (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) [lot 15] and the Night Of Thunder half-sister to Lucky Vega (Ire) [lot 16] also catches the eye.

There is a Mehmas (Ire) half-brother to high-class sprinter Marshman (GB) (Harry Angel {Ire}) [75], a Bernadini half-brother to Group 1 winner Elate, a Wootton Bassett filly out of a Galileo (Ire) own sister to Group 2 winner Gustav Klimt (Ire) and a Havana Grey (GB) filly out of a half-sister to Group 1 hero Hearts Of Fire (GB) (Firebreak {GB}) that are also noteworthy.

As well boasting a strong catalogue with a host of top-class stallions well-represented, Arizona (Ire) [1], Earthlight (Ire) [3], Far Above (Ire) [1], Golden Horde (Ire) [2], Hello Youmzain (Fr) [4], Kameko [3], King Of Change (GB) [3], Mohaather (GB) [7], Persian King (Ire) [1], Pinatubo (Ire) [1], River Boyne (Ire) [1], Romanised (Ire) [1], Sands Of Mali (Fr) [6], Sergei Prokofiev [3], Threat (Ire) [1] and Without Parole (GB) [2] are some of the European-based first-season sires with representation in the catalogue.

The catalogue can be viewed online. Meanwhile, the breeze takes place on April 23 with the sale getting underway the following day.

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First Mares In Foal For Sumbe New Recruits

The first five mares bred to Nurlan Bizakov's Sumbe newcomers–multiple Group 1 winner Mishriff (Ire), and the pair of G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere winners Angel Bleu (Fr) and Belbek (GB), are all in foal the operation announced on Tuesday morning.

Group 3 winner Tamarind (Ire) (Sadler's Wells), a winner of the G3 Give Thanks S. and the dam of three stakes-placed horses, is in foal to Mishriff, as is Labaaqa (Ire) (Le Havre {Ire}), who is the only one of the five not a member of Bizakov's broodmare band.

Albanka (Giant's Causeway), the dam of G3 Oh So Sharp S. heroine Altyn Orda (Ire) (Kyllach {GB}), who placed in a pair of Group 1 races, is pregnant to Angel Bleu.

Rounding out the quintet of in foal mares are the black-type producer Melilot (Fr) (Elusive City) and her daughter Mageva (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), who was third in the G1 French 1000 Guineas.

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