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McGuinness Predicts Improvement from A Case Of You at Royal Ascot

Ado McGuinness is predicting that his star sprinter A Case Of You (Ire) (Hot Streak {Ire}) will raise his game at Royal Ascot after the dual Group 1 winner was beaten in the Group 2 Greenlands S. at the Curragh on Saturday.

A Case Of You, winner of the Prix de l'Abbaye at Paris Longchamp last season, got his season off to brilliant start when adding to his Group 1 tally when landing the Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March but could only manage third behind Brad The Brief (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) at the Curragh on Guineas weekend.

McGuinness revealed that he afforded his stable star with some down time after Meydan and expects the colt to be seen in a much better light at Royal Ascot, where he could tackle the Platinum Jubilee S over the King's Stand S., provided the ground is not soft.

The trainer said, “I was happy and I think he'll come on for the run. We had to let him down a bit after Dubai and a horse like him always sharpens up for a run.

“He had a penalty to carry, but I think it's more down to the fact he'll improve for the run, which he's proven before. He's sound and 100 per cent, so we're all looking forward to Ascot.”

McGuinness added: “It will probably be the six-furlong race, but we'll keep an eye on the weather and no decision will be made until we know what the weather and the ground is like. If it got very soft, well then we might turn back to five (furlongs).”

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Irish Injured Jockeys Charity Race Series Draws 16

A total of 16 participants will line up for the 2022 Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series, announced officials from the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. The riders taking part are: Jane Davis, Neil Durkan, Peter O'Reilly, Joan Tyner, Craig Kileff, Laura Bennett, Stan Begley, Sonya Mc Aleer, Maia O'Connor Kridichart, Michelle O'Brien, Darren Harrison, Marie Vallet, Laura Burnett, Fiona Dowling, Emer Lawlor and Dean Ryan.

After a two-year break, the series is comprised of three races held at The Curragh, Gowran Park and Leopardstown Racecourses in July, September and October, respectively. Points are accumulated for placings throughout with the overall winner announced at the final race in Leopardstown Oct. 22.

For more information, visit Irish Injured Jockeys.

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ITBA Schedules 2022 Summer Series

Following the 'Ask the Expert' Series, the ITBA presents the next portion of its 2022 Educational Programme, the Summer Series. The workshops commence at the end of May and continues through the month of June and will cover a wide range of topics, including equine health and workplace practices. All workshops will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (local time) with all fees having been waived.

Summer Series Topics:

Equine Biosecurity – 30 May/31 May
Equine Colic and Gut Health – 1 June/2 June
Equine First Aid – 7 June/8 June
Importance of Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace – 20 June
Introduction to Industry Careers & Pathways – 21 June
Equine Anatomy & Physiology – 23 June/24 June

For descriptions of the workshops and information on registering, visit ITBA 2022 Educational Programme Summer Series.

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Top Class Pedigrees on Offer as Entries for Two-Day Sale Announced by JRHA

Progeny of the 1,000 Guineas winner Homecoming Queen (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}), Irish 1,000 Guineas scorer Jet Setting (Ire) (Fast Company {Ire}) and American Oaks heroine Spanish Queen (Tribal Rule) feature among the high-class offerings at the two-day Japan Racing Horse Association Select Sale on July 11 and 12.

Japanese-breds have starred on the international stage in recent times, highlighted by the success of Marche Lorraine (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) and Loves Only You (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}), both trained by Yoshito Yahagi, who made history by becoming the first Japanese-trained winners at the Breeders' Cup last season.

The strength of Japanese racing was further highlighted by an impressive haul of five wins at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan back in March and some of the best bred yearlings and foals the country has to offer will go under the hammer next month.

The sale will be kick-started by 243 yearlings, of which there are sons and daughters of Frankel (GB), Gun Runner, Heart's Cry (Jpn), Lord Kanaloa (Jpn), Mind Your Biscuits, Omaha Beach, Saxon Warrior (Jpn) and Thunder Snow (Ire) on July 11.

There are 241 foals listed for the following day, with progeny by top-notch stallions Al Ain (Jpn), American Pharoah, Caravaggio, City of Light, Duramente (Jpn), Justify, Karakontie (Jpn), Kizuna (Jpn), McKinzie, Nadal, No Nay Never and Nyquist on offer.

Homecoming Queen was a brilliant winner of the 1,000 Guineas in 2012 and is already a proven producer of talent with her daughter Shale (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) winning the Group 1 Moyglare Stud S. at the Curragh in 2020. Jet Setting famously took the scalp of Minding (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) when winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas in 2016 while Spanish Queen gained her American Oaks win in 2015.

The catalogue is available online at www.jrha-selectsale.com and print copies will be sent out by June 4. The JRHA will have Covid-19 safety protocols in place for the live two-day sale. For more information, email lem00454@nifty.ne.jp.

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