31/08/2025. Zaraki, A Star On The Rise…, Gold Phoenix (IRE), Fierceness… by TDN

 

 

Zaraki Impresses At ParisLongchamp, First TDN Rising Star For Zarak

ParisLongchamp’s Prix de Fontenoy looked a fascinating affair on paper beforehand and didn’t disappoint as Zaraki (Zarak) surged to TDN Rising Stardom on Sunday. Sent off the 19-10 favourite for the mile event for unraced… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

August 31, 2025
 
IN TODAY’S TDN

In TDN America:.

  • Fierceness (City of Light) overcame early adversity to win the ‘WAYI’ GI Pacific Classic, defeating Journalism (Curlin).
  • Europe’s Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) (Kameko) outlasts Burnham Square (Liam’s Map) to take the GIII Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs.
  • Spendthrift homebred Tommy Jo (Into Mischief) topped ‘TDN Rising Star’ exacta to stay perfect in the GI Spinaway at Saratoga.

 

In TDN Europe:

  • A desperate finish in the G3 Solario Stakes resulted in Palace Pier’s A Bit Of Spirit coming out on top.
  • Jockey Ryan Moore is likely to miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a fractured femur.
  • Ahead of next week’s BBAG September Yearling Sale, Brian Sheerin speaks with consignor Hetty Spencer.
 
 

Gold Phoenix Punches Ticket to Breeders’ Cup with Fourth Del Mar Handicap Win

He did it. The effort that goes into winning one race is tremendous. Winning the same race four years in a row? The stuff of Hollywood. Veteran Gold Phoenix (Ire) (g, 8, Belardo {Ire}–Magnifica, by… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

From Near Disaster To Pacific Glory, Fierceness Takes The Classic

It was a wild turn of events that led ‘TDN Rising Star‘ FIERCNESS (c, 4, City of Light–Nonna Bella, by Stay Thirsty) to the Del Mar winner’s circle in Saturday’s ‘Win and You’re In’ GI… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Motorious Wins Third Straight Green Flash In the Stewards’ Room

East Coast shipper Reef Runner (The Big Beast) crossed the wire narrowly first in Saturday’s GIII Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar, but was disqualified and placed second, as MOTORIOUS (GB) (g, 7, Muhaarar {GB}–Squash… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Cal-Bred Om N Joy Wins Fifth Straight in Torrey Pines

A Baffert pair looked to have the GIII Torrey Pines Stakes at Del Mar sewn up Saturday, but that’s why a race is run. She wasn’t exactly a longshot at 4-1, but Om N Joy… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

MGISW Formidable Man Stays Perfect At Seaside Oval With Del Mar Mile Score

Always a winner across five races at Del Mar, Formidable Man (City of Light–Fanticola, by Silent Name {Jpn}) added a sixth score over the local course when he rolled late to take the GII Del… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

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