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Rebel’s Romance headlines G1 Turf Classic

Champion globetrotter Rebel’s Romance is back in New York and ready to headline Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Belmont at the Big A. The historic 1 1/2-mile race has long been a gateway to the Breeders’ Cup Turf, producing six winners who went on to lift the Cup itself, and many more who have hit the board on racing’s biggest stage.

Danielson Arrives in Mauritius, Ready to Ride

South African jockey Raymond Danielson has officially arrived in Mauritius, bringing a boost of experience and talent to the island’s racing scene. His riding license was approved by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) earlier today, clearing the first major step in getting him race-ready for the remainder of the season.

American Jockey Banned for 6 months for Hitting A Horse

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has suspended jockey Paco López for six months, effective Sept. 23, 2025, after concluding he violated the terms of his conditional reinstatement tied to a Dec. 3–4, 2024 incident involving the 2-year-old National Law at Parx Racing.

Wootton Bassett Dies at 17 – Coolmore Mourns Global Sire Sensation

Wootton Bassett, the brilliant sire who reshaped modern breeding, has died at Coolmore Australia at the age of 17. He suffered from choke that led to acute pneumonia, and despite constant care from Coolmore’s veterinary team and the oversight of Dr. Nathan Slovis of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Kentucky, he could not be saved.

Sir Delius, Waterhouse buy to G1 Winner

Sir Delius confirmed his growing reputation with a strong victory in the G1 Underwood Stakes, giving the Waterhouse–Bott training partnership another major spring feature.

Previously campaigned in Europe as Delius under Jean-Claude Rouget for Coolmore, the 4-year-old Frankel colt had already stamped himself as a horse of high class. His European résumé included three wins — highlighted by the G3 Prix du Lys — plus podium finishes in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris (third) and G2 Prix Niel (second),

Three Wild Cards, including the black-types RELAXX and ZAKHAROVA, added to the Arc Sale catalogue

Taking place on Saturday 4th October at Saint-Cloud Racecourse, the Arc Sale has been further strengthened with the addition of three talented performers that will be offered under the hammer together with the 37 lots already catalogued.

A winner on her latest start in the Prix Joubert (L.) at ParisLongchamp at the beginning of September, ZAKHAROVA will be offered as lot 32. With a rating of 98, the François Belmont trained filly was also placed in the Prix de Thiberville and Prix Caravelle (L.). The three-year-old daughter of Zelzal, that is out of the Listed winner DIVA CATTIVA, hails from the family of Group 1 winners MAETO and THE FACTOR.

Third in the Prix Bertrand de Tarragon (Gr.3) this weekend, the black-type performer RELAXX is lot 40. Group placed at two, the Carlos and Yann Lerner trained filly took the Prix de Bagatelle (L.) this season before being placed in the Prix Chloé, Prix de Lieurey and most recently the Prix Bertrand de Tarragon (Gr.3s). The three-year-old daughter of City Light, that has a rating of 104, is a granddaughter of Group winner TEXALINA and hails from the family of Group 1 scorer NEVER ON SUNDAY.

Finally, most recently third over 1,400 metres for trainer Alicja Karkosa, DORADO will go under the hammer as lot 59. The two-year-old son of Romanised has a rating of 95 and is a half-brother to Group winner OUTBURST.

Wild Cards are still available, contact the Bloodstock team for more information.

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