Following his third breeze on the Churchill Downs surface April 22—a half-mile in :47 4/5—trainer Lonnie Briley and assistant trainer Bethany Taylor discuss how Coal Battle is training with just 11 days until the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Despite not posting a flashy time, Admire Daytona's half-mile work in :53 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 22 went according to plan as the UAE Derby (G2) winner prepares for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Following La Cara's bullet half-mile workout in :46 April 22, trainer Mark Casse gives her an A+ ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Hall of Famer also discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman ahead of his April 23 breeze.View the full article

The Coach, D. Wayne Lukas, discusses the development of Virginia Derby winner American Promise ahead of his start in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses his relationship with Godolphin, which dates back to winning the inaugural Dubai World Cup (G1) with Allen Paulson homebred Cigar in 1996. Mott trains Godolphin homebred Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.View the full article

New Zealand's best racehorse is ready for a huge money test.View the full article

Despite not posting a flashy time, Admire Daytona's half-mile work in :53 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 22 went according to plan as the UAE Derby (G2) winner prepares for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with a brand new casino that seemed to take 100 years to get going, but now holds the promise of prosperity for horsemen.View the full article

Just had a look at the likely field - no DUBAI HONOUR and the field headed by last year's King George winner GOLIATH. That day, GOLIATH beat the future Arc winner BLUESTOCKING at the Ascot showpiece midsummer event over 2400m. From there, GOLIATH won the Conseil de Paris on heavy ground before a decent sixth in the Japan Cup. I can't see how this sharp 2000m works for GOLIATH given his form is over 2400m on galloping tracks but I could be wrong. The Japanese challengers PROGNOSIS and LIBERTY ISLAND are to be respected but PROGNOSIS was left trailing by VIA SISTINA in the Cox Plate - she'd have been a fascinating runner in this by the way while LIBERTY ISLAND should do better back at this trip and this way round but was moderate in Meydan to be honest. I can't see EL VENCEADOR beating an in-form LIBERTY ISLAND to be blunt but you have to excuse the latter's last effort and you could probably argue TASTIERA will beat them both.

TRUMP.    Wears Diapers Talks Shit

So true TRUMP. VANCE grim but funny

Crap again. USA is no longer considered by most countries including those in Nato as trustworthy under Trump. Therefore, they are making other plans when it comes to defence spending.

What a load of crap. Russia invaded Ukraine thinking it would be over in days. They simply wanted to take them over as they did Crimea. 

What you must realise is that all syndicators are skimmers. They need to service the myriad shares and make a margin.

El Vencedor under injury cloud LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 22 April 2025 Multiple Group One winner El Vencedor is under an injury cloud ahead of next Sunday’s Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin in Hong Kong. Dr Bronte Forbes, the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Head of the Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy, has advised that the Stephen Marsh-trained gelding is being treated for lameness in the left hind leg. The son of Shocking has been restricted to light work in the quarantine trotting ring since last Friday where he is being provided veterinary care and farrier treatment. Forbes inspected El Vencedor on Monday morning prior to and after the horse worked in the quarantine trotting ring, and advised the horse had shown improvement, and was passed suitable to complete trackwork on the Sha Tin track on Tuesday morning. El Vencedor will continue to be monitored and will be further examined at the first routine pre-race veterinary examination later today.

I think Te Akau are very professional with full disclosure in their agreements.  However I do not think this applies to all syndicators.  I think NZTR should be doing more so that all syndicators have to disclose the same data on a easy to read form so that investors know clearly what they are signing up to.

You do talk some shite , but to get it straight , I never got into Wild Night BECAUSE of his price , I loved him as a type , knew the pedigree and liked it , but the price was never the first and foremost reason . I have also bought into horses costing 105k and 110k , they also were selected first and foremost on type , then pedigree . You really need to get a life , you are low life pond scum , always dragging discussions down for the sake of disharmony . I really have no understanding of why someone who has their own forum needs to spend so much time on a rival site . Doesn't say a lot for your own forums quality .

Just caught up with this. I think you have a lot of fun ahead of you Joan. Looks very smart and covers the ground nicely.  https://harness.hrnz.co.nz/gws/ws/r/infohorsews/wsd06x?Arg=hrnzg-Ptype&Arg=RaceVideo&Arg=hrnzg-RacehdrID&Arg=DA279F82-FE8C-4C55-8DEA-5CB32695A4FF&Arg=hrnzg-rSite&Arg=TRUE  

In 1912 in the first edition of The Bloodstock Breeders Review (an annual publication) J B Robertson pointed out weakensses in the Bruce Lowe Figure System e.g the better families (the lower numbered families) had greater representation.  The Figure System book was by William Allison from work by Bruce Lowe. We do not know if the suggestions in the book are by Bruce Lowe. In my data horses born before 1900 are 4.1% of the total.  I would be forgiving of conclusions from small numbers. The Figure System book was a start. It gave us a numbering system, and it got people thinking about pedigrees. In the last few years there is much finger pointing at errors in pedigrees. These errors, as far as I can see, are centuries old. Do the correction of these errors help us breed better horses?   I questioned a DNA study that said inbreeding is increasing (a study that referenced 150 research papers). My simple analysis said the opposite. If DNA research can predict the ability from a mating of a sire and dam, or predict the ability of a new-born foal I will be interested. Pointing out errors in data or errors in conclusions without adding to our knowledge is described in Ireland as "the hurler on the ditch" - the spectator who knows everything about the game of hurling but does not actually get on the field and play the game.