17/08/2025. Ready for Candy (Twirling Candy–Enoree, by More Than Ready), MV Magnier Snaps Up Wootton Bassett Colt For €2.3 Million At Arqana… by TDN // SAH Racing: British Racing to Strike

Twirling Candy’s Ready For Candy Sweet Off The Bench In The Spa Opener

Experienced Ontario-bred Ready for Candy (Twirling Candy–Enoree, by More Than Ready) established her lead after the bell and did not look back as she took the Sunday opener at the Spa. Last summer as a 2-year-old,… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

MV Magnier Snaps Up Wootton Bassett Colt For €2.3 Million At Arqana

The first yearling to break seven figures during the Arqana August Yearling Sale was lot 104, an elegant son of Wootton Bassett and the Invincible Spirit mare High Celebrity, a winner of the G3… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

Sea The Moon’s Rayif Electric In The Francois Boutin

Providing a welcome winner for The Aga Khan Studs on the Deauville card they sponsored in its entirety, Rayif (Sea The Moon) lit up the G3 Prix Francois Boutin with a display that shouted Classic… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

Breeders’ Cup Mile-Bound Diego Velazquez First Jacques Le Marois Winner In The Sangster Silks

Providing instant justification and reward for the investment by Sam Sangster Bloodstock, Ballydoyle’s Diego Velazquez (Frankel) edged a thriller from Notable Speech (Dubawi) in Sunday’s G1 The Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques le Marois at… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

British Racing Called Off For One Day as Axe The Racing Tax Campaign Gathers Pace

In an extraordinary move by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), no race meetings will take place in Britain on Wednesday, September 10. The refusal to race is a protest at the British government’s proposed tax… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

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Nitrogen Shines in Alabama, Fulfilling a Childhood Dream for Mark Casse

For Mark Casse, Saturday’s Alabama Stakes at Saratoga wasn’t just another Grade 1 win—it was the race he had chased since boyhood. The dual Hall of Fame trainer finally saw his dream realized when D.J. Stable’s homebred Nitrogen powered home to capture the 10-furlong, $600,000 Alabama presented by Keeneland Sales.

British Racing to Strike

British racing will stage a one-day strike on Wednesday, September 10, in protest against government plans to raise taxes on horserace betting.

Mansetti Delivers Upset in the 166th King’s Plate

Mansetti, trained by Kevin Attard and ridden by 21-year-old rising talent Pietro Moran, stunned the Woodbine crowd on Saturday with a commanding victory in the 166th running of the $1 million King’s Plate.

She Feels Pretty gets up in E P Taylor

She Feels Pretty has spent much of her career proving she belongs among the elite, but on Saturday at Woodbine she left no doubt. The 4-year-old daughter of Karakontie (JPN) fought through adversity and fended off a furious late rally from Diamond Rain (GB) to capture the $750,000 Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes, stamping her ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) in the process.

Narrow Creek August 2yo Sales Draft

Narrow Creek Stud have enjoyed another wonderful season in 2024–2025.

Among the stars bred or raised by Narrow Creek to grace the South African turf this season were G2 Omoda Golden Horseshoe winner Chronicle King and G3 Post Merchants victor I Am Giant.

Mauritzfontein Stud August 2yo Sales Draft

Mauritzfontein offers another classy draft for this 2 year old Sale with stud manager Nigel Page offering his comments on each of the 2 year olds below.

Riethuiskraal Stud August 2yo Sales Draft 2025

Riethuiskraal – A Rich Past

The farm was previously owned by acclaimed novelist Wilbur Smith. In April 2000 Altus Joubert, an advocate from the Johannesburg Bar, purchased the land from Smith and developed it into a stud farm. At that time Joubert had already been breeding thoroughbreds for some 10 years, boarding mares at various farms. As a consequence the horses were bred in the name of “Adv A.P. Joubert”. All such horses referred to herein reflect the breeder as “Riethuiskraal Stud”.

Winterbach Stud August 2 Year Old Sales Draft

Winterbach Stud, the boutique operation known for consistently producing winners both at the track and in the sales ring, is back with another eye-catching draft for the upcoming August Two Year Old Sale.

Hopes And Dreams Stud August 2yo Sales Draft

The Hopes And Dreams draft features six promising two-year-olds, each with the pedigree to back up the hype. Among the headliners are two colts by Declarationofpeace, a young sire whose stock is gaining attention. Lot 11 is out of Alto Alex, a half-sister to Listed Golden Loom Handicap winner Bold Ransom, while Lot 261 is from the accomplished Travelling Light—a three-time winner by Gimmethegreenlight and close relative to champion sire Captain Al.

Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud – August 2yo Yearling Sales Draft 2025

Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud made headlines at the recent 2025 KZN Yearling Sale, delivering one of the standout consignments of the auction. The farm sold three of the top four-priced yearlings, including the sales topper—a Vercingetorix filly who fetched R1.3 million. That performance helped propel Hemel ‘N Aarde to the top of the vendor standings, with 12 yearlings sold for a total of R6.29 million.