Monday, June 26, 2000
RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION BACKS BHB PLAN
The Racehorse Owners Association have given their support to the BHB proposals for "pooling" various rights to maximise the amount of revenue raised for racing.
ROA Charman Sir Eric Parker stated: "I am pleased to say the ROA had no hesitation in supporting the BHB's future funding stance. It is clear racing can only maximise its income if it sticks together. Pooling copyright and media rights will enable us to sell an overall package."
KING'S BEST A POSSIBLE FOR IRELAND
Sir Michael Stoute's King's Best may take his chance in Sunday's Budweiser Irish Derby at the Curragh. Stoute stated yesterday: "Obviously we are thinking very strongly about it, but I don't want to say yes and then decide we are not going. We won't make a final decision until we get a little bit more information about the ground, and just see how he is."
The son of Kingmambo worked under Pat Eddery at the weekend, his probable partner for Ireland, who is set to take the place of the injured Kieren Fallon.
Meanwhile Holding Court, the victor in the French Derby, is likely to be supplemented for the Irish classic at tomorrow's IR£85,000 supplementary stage. Trainer Michael Jarvis stated: "If we don't run, we'll bump in into Montjeu in the King George. At this stage it's good to have a crack at the best horses of the same age." Jarvis went on to reveal that he has been assured by officials at the Curragh that there will be at least eight runners in Sunday's race, which is the minimum number required for Holding Court to collect a $1 million bonus, is he is successful.
The home challenge is likely to be led by Sinndar, who is also in line for the $1 million bonus after his success in the Vodafone Derby.
Ground conditions are currently good to firm, although there are plans to water before Sunday.
CRIMPLENE MAY TACKLE TEN FURLONGS
Crimplene, the impressive winner of last Friday's Group One Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, may take the step up to a mile and a quarter for her next appearance.
Trainer Clive Brittain is considering a tilt at the Group One Vodafone Nassau Stakes at Goodwood on August 5. Brittain stated: "The Nassau is a possibility. We feel that she will stay further than a mile. An invitation is on its way for a $500,000 race in Kentucky, which we will also consider."
Looking further ahead, Brittain confirmed he was considering a tilt at the Breeders Cup with Crimpene, to be run at Churchill Downs on November 4.
HILLS HOPING FOR WEDNESDAY RETURN
Jockey Michael Hills, who suffered arm and leg injuries when falling from Prairie Falcon in last week's Ascot Stakes, is hoping to return on Friday.
The 37 year-old explained today: "I am seeing the physio but my arm and hand are still badly bruised and my leg is very sore. I'm aiming to be back on Wednesday. It is getting better but at the moment I still couldn't get a boot on so that is obviously a problem."
Meanwhile Kieren Fallon, who was injured in the same incident at Royal Ascot, is recovering from a five-hour operation to graft a group of nerves and realign crushed ligaments. Fallon is expected to be out of action for at least three months.
Bookmakers Victor Chandler have installed Richard Quinn as the 5/4 favourite for the jockeys championship, ahead of Kevin Darley at 7/4 and Pat Eddery on 2/1.
FUSAICHI TO STAND AT COOLMORE
Fusaichi Pegasus is to retire to Ashford, Coolmore's American Stud at the end of the season.
The Mr Prospector colt, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby, is believed to have cost between $50 million and $60 million, thereby exceeding the $40 million record held by Shareef Dancer. However, as yet there has been no official comment from Coolmore on the purchase price.
Until the end of the season, Fusaichi Pegasus will continue to race for his Japanese owner Fusao Sekiguchi. The Breeders Cup Classic is his target, where he may meet Godolphin's Dubai Millennium.
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