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The Australian
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Punters in a ‘Daze' as import causes a boilover
Given his history, the aptly-named import Glory Daze was always going to find an off-season Benchmark 88 easier than some of the races he has found himself in. Now a resident of Bong Bong in the southern highlands, Glory Daze's opening seven starts in his native Europe included a tussle with future stablemate and Caulfield Cup winner Duke De Sessa in a Group 3 at Leopardstown at start number three. Fast forward to starts six and (finally) seven and the grandson of our own Exceed And Excel contested both the English and Irish Derbies during June 2022. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Saturday's 2000m assignment at Royal Randwick tested the stamina as much, or more, as either of the two classics, illustrated by a 60 length margin between winner Glory Daze and the French import Behtar at the back. The result wasn't just an Irish-bred quinella, it was a double celebration for syndications firm, MyRacehorse whose racehorses, Glory Daze and Adam Hyeronimus' ride Bear On The Loose, pocketed over $100,000 between them for their hard earned efforts. 'He (Glory Daze) was looking for a trip and he was looking for a wet track,' Ciaron Maher Racing's Johann Gerard-Dubord said. 'This has been a long time between drinks but a couple of preps ago when he won here with Nash (Rawiller), it was very impressive. • Queensland Oaks on radar for Let's Fly 'He is a horse that has had a few issues. The owners have been very patient and it was good to see they got rewarded. 'He's just got a big action and he needs to use that. It is the first time he found a Heavy track but I think the heavier the better and you won't get much heavier than that today. That will give him plenty of confidence too. 'He is in a good spot at the moment and will improve again off the back of that.' Glory Daze's heroics marked win 107 for star apprentice Benjamin Osmond. 'He's huge. He's got a massive stride,' the jockey said. 'The race panned out well. I always felt like I was going to get to Adam but it just took a long time to get there.'
News.com.au
24-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Patience pays off as Glory Daze finds his best form to claim an upset win on a wet Randwick
Given his history, the aptly-named import Glory Daze was always going to find an off-season Benchmark 88 easier than some of the races he has found himself in. Now a resident of Bong Bong in the southern highlands, Glory Daze 's opening seven starts in his native Europe included a tussle with future stablemate and Caulfield Cup winner Duke De Sessa in a Group 3 at Leopardstown at start number three. Fast forward to starts six and (finally) seven and the grandson of our own Exceed And Excel contested both the English and Irish Derbies during June 2022. Saturday's 2000m assignment at Royal Randwick tested the stamina as much, or more, as either of the two classics, illustrated by a 60 length margin between winner Glory Daze and the French import Behtar at the back. The result wasn't just an Irish-bred quinella, it was a double celebration for syndications firm, MyRacehorse whose racehorses, Glory Daze and Adam Hyeronimus ' ride Bear On The Loose, pocketed over $100,000 between them for their hard earned efforts. 'He (Glory Daze) was looking for a trip and he was looking for a wet track,' Ciaron Maher Racing's Johann Gerard-Dubord said. 'This has been a long time between drinks but a couple of preps ago when he won here with Nash (Rawiller), it was very impressive. Glory Daze powers home to win at Randwick for @cmaherracing at big odds! ðŸ'° â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 24, 2025 • Queensland Oaks on radar for Let's Fly 'He is a horse that has had a few issues. The owners have been very patient and it was good to see they got rewarded. 'He's just got a big action and he needs to use that. It is the first time he found a Heavy track but I think the heavier the better and you won't get much heavier than that today. That will give him plenty of confidence too. 'He is in a good spot at the moment and will improve again off the back of that.' Glory Daze's heroics marked win 107 for star apprentice Benjamin Osmond. 'He's huge. He's got a massive stride,' the jockey said. 'The race panned out well. I always felt like I was going to get to Adam but it just took a long time to get there.'
NZ Herald
01-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Horse Racing: Cashla Bay has form, wet-track credentials for Te Rapa feature
'It was good to tick that box the other day at Matamata and hopefully she can get some black-type.' Cashla Bay will jump from barrier six on Saturday and will be ridden by veteran hoop Vinnie Colgan. 'It all sets up really nicely for her,' Forsman said. 'We have got a good, experienced rider in Vinnie on [her] and she has got the ability. 'The big thing with her is that she jumps and puts herself in the race and she can handle all track conditions. There's no reason why she won't have every chance. 'She has been up a fair while now and this has always been the target, and hopefully she can go well.' Forsman will also be represented in the race by Engine Of War, who will carry the silks of Australian micro-share syndicator MyRacehorse. The Circus Maximus gelding placed on debut over 1100m at Waverley last week, and Forsman is hopeful of a bold showing with that experience under his belt. 'He is a very capable horse, he just lacks experience,' Forsman said. 'We had to take him down to Waverley the other day without the benefit of a trial just to get his campaign going. 'He is a horse we think a lot of and I think he will make a nice horse into the spring of his 3-year-old year.' Engine Of War is the first horse Forsman has trained for MyRacehorse, and he said his future is likely to be in Australia post Saturday's run. 'They have just come on board and bought into him,' Forsman said. 'At this stage, I'd say his future lies in Australia.' On the undercard, stablemate Force Of Nature is a dual acceptor for the Modern Transport Group (1200m) and Peter Kelly-Bayleys 1400, with Forsman to decide on which race he will contest closer to Saturday. 'We put in a late nom for the 1200m, which came on the radar because of the smaller field size and he is probably better-weighted there,' Forsman said.
Express Tribune
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Straight No Chaser wins $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint
Straight No Chaser, a 6-year-old gelding trained by Dan Blacker, claimed victory in the $2 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With jockey John Velazquez aboard, Straight No Chaser powered home to win the Group 2 race after holding off a strong challenge from the Japanese sprinter, Jasper Krone. The race saw Straight No Chaser engage in a thrilling battle with Krone, who initially took the lead, but the American contender steadily asserted himself down the stretch. Straight No Chaser demonstrated impressive strength and control, despite the pressure from his rival. The victory earns the gelding a fees-paid spot in the 2025 GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, a prestigious race he won in 2024. Muqtahem, representing Saudi Arabia, finished second, while Japan's Gabby's Sister placed third. Straight No Chaser, who was sold for $110,000 as a 2-year-old, has now accumulated $2.6 million in career earnings. His victory continues his successful campaign, which includes an outstanding record of 11 wins from 13 starts. HOW IMPRESSIVE WAS STRAIGHT NO CHASER?!?! He did not mess around in the $2,000,000 Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) at @TheSaudiCup. @dan_blacker trains the @MyRacehorse stallion. @ljlmvel piloted him perfectly. Congrats to all the connections! Play the next: — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) February 22, 2025 The Riyadh Dirt Sprint was part of the Saudi Cup festival, which serves as an automatic qualifier for the Breeders' Cup events. This year's festival features top international contenders, with the $20 million Saudi Cup also offering a Breeders' Cup Classic berth. The event exemplifies the growing synergy between global racing events, with Breeders' Cup's expanded presence in Saudi Arabia marking an exciting new chapter in international competition. As the 2025 Breeders' Cup nears, Straight No Chaser's victory cements his status as one of the top sprinters in the world, with much anticipation surrounding his future performances.
