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The Australian
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
2024 Cox Plate runner-up Prognosis retired to stud
Star galloper Prognosis has run his last race and is set to be retired to stud. The Japanese galloper, who beat all but Via Sistina in last year's Cox Plate, injured a sesamoid ligament while preparing for a return to racing. • 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! 'After finishing second in the Hong Kong G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup in April, he had been ridden in preparation for his comeback, but swelling was observed in his right front leg and examination revealed inflammation in the sesamoid ligament,' a statement read. 'After considering the need for a long period of rest and the risk of recurrence, the decision was made to retire him. Discussions are underway with the aim of him becoming a breeding stallion in the future.' While never saluting at Group 1 level, the son of legendary stallion Deep Impact went close in some big races with placings behind the likes of Romantic Warrior and Equinox. His trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida is certain Prognosis has a bright future in the next stage of his career. 'He came in second in his last race (Queen Elizabeth II Cup) and has always performed well no matter where he was,' Nakauchida said. 'I think he has done really well up until now. He will become a breeding stallion in the future and I believe he will pass on his strengths to his offspring.'
News.com.au
29-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Japanese raider Prognosis, second in 2024 Cox Plate, retired to stud
Star galloper Prognosis has run his last race and is set to be retired to stud. The Japanese galloper, who beat all but Via Sistina in last year's Cox Plate, injured a sesamoid ligament while preparing for a return to racing. 'After finishing second in the Hong Kong G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup in April, he had been ridden in preparation for his comeback, but swelling was observed in his right front leg and examination revealed inflammation in the sesamoid ligament,' a statement read. 'After considering the need for a long period of rest and the risk of recurrence, the decision was made to retire him. Discussions are underway with the aim of him becoming a breeding stallion in the future.' JUST LOOK AT HOW VIA SISTINA ROMPED HOME IN THE COX PLATE 😳 THE JOCKEY HAS BEEN FINED $2000 FOR HIS CELEBRATION 🤯 🎬 @AtTheRaces — The Winners Enclosure (@TWEnclosure) October 26, 2024 While never saluting at Group 1 level, the son of legendary stallion Deep Impact went close in some big races with placings behind the likes of Romantic Warrior and Equinox. His trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida is certain Prognosis has a bright future in the next stage of his career. 'He came in second in his last race (Queen Elizabeth II Cup) and has always performed well no matter where he was,' Nakauchida said. 'I think he has done really well up until now. He will become a breeding stallion in the future and I believe he will pass on his strengths to his offspring.'
Courier-Mail
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Grafton preview: Will Hulbert hints at a Cup upset with Dillian
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. To say co-trainer Will Hulbert was surprised at the price of Dillian in the Listed Grafton Cup (2350m) would be an understatement. Hulbert is adamant Dillian should have won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Eagle Farm on May 31 and at least placed in the Caloundra Cup at the Sunshine Coast last start and feels the $26 is way over the odds. 'To be brutally honest in my opinion, I think he has been slaughtered his last three starts,' said Hulbert who trains in partnership with his father, Peter. The imported gelding finished 10th in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup and last in the Group 2 Brisbane Cup behind Campaldino both times before an eighth to Half Yours in the Listed Caloundra Cup. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! Prior to those three runs, he kicked off his campaign, his first for the stable, with back-to-back wins over 2050m at Doomben and 2400m at Eagle Farm. 'I think he should have run second in the Caloundra Cup, the Brisbane Cup, who knows if he can run two miles but being three-wide for the first 1000 metres doesn't help,' Hulbert said. 'In the QE II Cup, I've got no doubt in my mind he would have won that if he got clear air from the 800 metres. 'I would have thought Dillian would have been near favourite. 'We know he can definitely run the distance. 'I've got our old apprentice, Adin Thompson, on this week 'He doesn't need good luck to win, he just doesn't need bad luck. 'From barrier 4, he's going to get a nice run and if he gets clear running from the 800 metres, I think he will be the one to beat.' Joining Dillian in the Grafton Cup is fellow import Zoology who is also in his first preparation for the stable. The son of Zoustar pleased Hulbert on his first-up run over 1350m at Doomben despite beating just three home. The five-year-old then finished second over 1800m at the Sunshine Coast and third to Eaglemont over 1650m at Doomben before returning there last Saturday with a nice win over 2000m. 'He has shown a lot of ability from the first day her arrived in the stable,' Hulbert said. 'He was going really well leading into his first-up run for us but he just had to go back to near last from the barrier because I didn't want to give him a gut buster first-up. 'He still ran quite well and the form has been franked by The Inflictor. 'I thought he would win two starts ago over the mile at Doomben then I galloped him on the Saturday then when the data that came back from the Equimetre came back, I thought 'crap' he is looking for 2000 metres. 'That's was how he raced so we stepped him up to the 2000 metres last Saturday and he blew them away. He had a really good turn of foot at the end of it.' Apprentice Rob Thorburn rode Zoology a treat last weekend and Hulbert had no hesitation sticking with him in the Cup and isn't concerned by the five day back-up for the gelding. 'I had no intentions of taking Rob off at all,' he said. 'He rides a bit of work for me and has had 13 rides for five wins. 'The quick back-up back doesn't concern me at all. He pulled up extremely well. 'The only query is stepping up to the 2350 metres for the first time. 'From barrier 1, he's not going to spend any petrol for the first three-quarters of the race anyway so may as well through caution to the wind and see what happens.'
Calgary Herald
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Show jumping legend Beezie Madden ecstatic to be back at Spruce Meadows
Article content She is without question the most successful female rider to have graced the grounds at Spruce Meadows, which means her competitive absence the last three years did not go unnoticed. Article content Beezie Madden returns to the venue for the 2025 summer series with a couple of young mounts that require the type of experience only Spruce Meadows can offer. And the wide smile implies that she is most happy to be back. Article content Article content 'For sure last years I didn't have the horses to come here,' the Cazenovia, N.Y., rider pointed out. 'I kind of stepped back a little bit and I haven't been as aggressive about having horses and trying to make teams; focused more on young horses and students as well. Article content Article content That is an understatement. Madden, 61, has over the years etched her name on the biggest trophies the Meadows has up for grabs, currently second on the all-time prize money list. She's won the Queen Elizabeth II Cup grand prix three times, with Simon (2012) and twice with Authentic (2005-06), and the CP International in 2005 with Judgement and, 14 years later, aboard Darry Lou. Article content Article content 'The first time we came here it rained a lot,' Madden said with a laugh, trying to recall her initial visit. 'It's a little foggy now. It was some tough going at times. Now they've really modernized the footing. The grass is fantastic even if it rains. But it was good times, made you tough and made the horses tough. We had some great moments here. Article content 'One of the greatest moments was when Judgement did his first derby and went around. He was a horse that was afraid of water and I think he was third, which was amazing. The fact that he went around and did it is one of the moments I remember.' Article content
Japan Forward
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Japan Forward
Jantar Mantar Wins the 75th Yasuda Kinen by a Comfortable Margin
With the victory at Tokyo Racecourse, the Palace Malice progeny became the first horse to win the NHK Mile Cup and the Yasuda Kinen. Yuga Kawada guides Jantar Mantar to victory in the 75th Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse on June 8, 2025. (©SANKEI) Second favorite Jantar Mantar claimed his third G1 title in the 75th running of the Yasuda Kinen, his first outing of 2025, on Sunday, June 8 at Tokyo Racecourse. In 2023, the son of Palace Malice won all three starts in his 2-year-old season, including the Daily Hai Nisai Stakes (G2, 1,600 meters) and the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes (G1, 1,600 meters) to become the season's Best Two-Year-Old Colt. With Sunday's win, Jantar Mantar became the first NHK Mile Cup winner (May 2024) to claim the prestigious mile Yasuda Kinen. Trainer Tomokazu Takano registered his ninth Japan Racing Association G1 title following his 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Cup with Stunning Rose. Jockey Yuga Kawada scored his 29th G1 victory. It was his fourth Yasuda Kinen title following previous wins aboard Maurice in 2015, Satono Aladdin in 2017 and Danon Kingly in 2021. Jantar Mantar closes in on a victory in the Yasuda Kinen. (©SANKEI) Jantar Mantar was quick out of the gate and raced in a prominent position around third behind Mad Cool (Ryusei Sakai's ride). Keeping the keen Palace Malice colt in control while choosing the better part of the track off the rails and asking his mount to stay patient entering the stretch, Kawada gave Jantar Mantar the green light after the 400-meter pole. The 4-year-old responded with good speed to take command just before the 100-meter marker. And he pulled away to win by a comfortable 1½-length margin over Gaia Force. ( Watch the race on the JRA's YouTube channel. ) Winning jockey Yuga Kawada (©SANKEI) "The colt broke well and was in a good position in third to start. But then [he] got a little overexcited as horses came from behind so I got a little worried," Kawada said after the race. He then said, "The colt just barely managed to contain himself as much as he could after that, and I was still in doubt as to how he would respond at the stretch. But, considering the circumstances, he really put in a good performance in the end and really exceeded my expectations as to how strong he is." The 75th running of the Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse. (©SANKEI) Gaia Force (Seinosuke Yoshimura) raced in mid-division between rivals after a smooth break and edged forward approaching the final turn as Soul Rush (Suguru Hamanaka) passed him on the outside. After a brief struggle to find space to angle out early in the stretch, the 6-year-old son of Kitasan Black unleashed an impressive turn of foot that timed the second-fastest finish (tying with Soul Rush and Water Licht) soon after the furlong pole. Gaia Force overtook several rivals, including the race favorite, to outduel that foe by a neck for second while unable to match the winner. Race favorite Soul Rush was unhurried after a good break, sat in mid-field around 11th and made headway approaching the final corner. He was in good position for a clear run on the outside for the stretch run. But Hamanaka's ride was unable to pick up speed early enough while quickening in the final 100 meters. As a result, Soul Rush finished a neck's length behind the runner-up. Fourth favorite Brede Weg (Keita Tosaki) and 11th favorite Win Marvel (Kohei Matsuyama) placed fourth and fifth, respectively. The Takarazuka Kinen is the JRA's next G1 race on Sunday, June 15 at Hanshin Racecourse. Read the full report , including details on each of the Yasuda Kinen entrants, on JRA News. Author: JRA News
