A big Saturday on both sides of the world, with the Arc barrier draw dominating the northern headlines and Epsom and Turnbull Stakes days front and centre at home. Weather is the talking point at Flemington, while Gulfstream Park faces serious integrity allegations and the Fasig-Tipton California yearling sale posted a record topper.
Daryz Draws Stall Five For Arc Defence
The draw for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp has Daryz in stall five, with Mickael Barzalona reported as pretty confident ahead of the defence. Diamond Necklace drifted in the market after a wide draw. Ryan Moore has been confirmed aboard Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini, Aidan O'Brien's number one.
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Gulfstream Trainers Allege Horses Nobbled Before Racing
The Thoroughbred Daily News has spoken with several trainers with horses stabled at Gulfstream Park who believe horses in their care were administered a substance by an unknown party the night before they were due to race. The trainers link the alleged interference to poor performances by short-priced runners. Dan Ross reports.
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Arabian Lion Colt Tops California Sale At $525,000
A colt by Spendthrift Farm's first-crop yearling sire Arabian Lion topped the Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale on 30 September at a sale-record $525,000, eclipsing the previous mark of $350,000 set in 2021. Michael McCarthy signed for Hip 202, out of the Empire Maker mare Imperial Pippin, on behalf of Marc Gunderson's MWG Enterprises, who were leading buyer with two purchases totalling $625,000. Barton Thoroughbreds consigned the topper and led all consignors, selling 30 for $1,964,500. Overall, 139 horses sold for $4,896,200, a 6 per cent rise on last year, with the average up 9.1 per cent to $35,224.
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McDonald Nominates Best Ride On Epsom Day
James McDonald has an elite book of rides at Royal Randwick on Epsom Handicap day. In his weekly Racenet column he explains why one mount stands above the rest, describing it as hands down his best ride on Saturday.
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Flemington Safe To Race But Contingency Plan Ready
Flemington remains safe to race on Turnbull Stakes day, though heavy overnight rain and the prospect of more has prompted the Victoria Racing Club and Racing Victoria to prepare a contingency plan. Officials will continue to monitor the track and conditions through Saturday. Gilbert Gardiner reports for Racenet.
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Pony Club Rivals Grima And Fitzgerald Line Up In Epsom
Apprentices Mollie Fitzgerald and Siena Grima, who grew up competing against each other in pony club, will both ride in the Epsom Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. It is the biggest occasion of their careers to date.
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