Making Waves

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Survie in the GII Glens Falls Stakes. Survie Gets Her Graded Win In New York Michael Tabor's Survie (Churchill), multiple Group 1-placed in Europe and Group 1-placed in Saudi Arabia, put her stamp on the rescheduled GII Glens Falls Stakes at Saratoga for trainer George Boughey on August 2 (video). A winner of the G2 Prix de Malleret in 2024, the five-year-old mare sold...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Pandora's Gift at Monmouth. The Gift That Keeps On Giving LSU Stables' Pandora's Gift (Churchill) has accrued several near misses since transferring to the U.S., and she finally found the winner's circle with a three-length score in Monmouth's Incredible Revenge Stakes for trainer Miguel Clement on Saturday (video). Bred by Rossenarra Bloodstock and a €28,000 Goffs Sportman's yearling, Pandora's Gift was trained by...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Learntodiscover at Saratoga. Havana Grey Sires Stakes Winner At Saratoga Mark Dobbin's Learntodiscover ran out a neck winner of Saratoga's GIII Quick Call Stakes on July 19 (video). The Havana Grey gelding signed off his European campaign in the same colours with a third in the G3 Round Tower Stakes last August. Bred by G Wilding, the son of Our Gal (Kyllachy) sold...

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Detain at Del Mar. Detain Prevails At Del Mar Juddmonte's Detain, third in the 2025 G1 Prix du Jockey Club, got off the mark in his second American start at Del Mar on Friday evening (video). Bred by Swordlestown Little, the four-year-old colt is now trained by Michael McCarthy. Offered by his breeder at the 2022 Goffs November Foal Sale, the son of Nisriyna...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victories of Europeans in both the GI Belmont Derby and the GI Belmont Oaks. Coolmore Partners Draw Closer To Record Since changing names to the Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes from the Jamaica Handicap in 2014, the race--which dropped "Invitational" in 2026--has been secured by a combination of the Coolmore partners thrice. With Title Role's nose victory on July 4 (video), the ownership group is now...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Cortina d'Amprezzo at Santa Anita. Nothing But Luck Cortina d'Amprezzo (Lucky Vega) got the job done for trainer Phil D'Amato at Santa Anita on June 11 (video). The three-year-old filly races for Hopeless Stables, Little Red Feather Racing, Medallion Racing, McNulty Thoroughbreds, Veranda Stables, and Omar Aldabbagh. Bred by Mountarmstrong Stud, she changed hands for €26,000 as a Goffs Autumn yearling when picked...

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Tribalism in Arcadia. No Nay Never Colt Finds His People BR Thoroughbreds' Tribalism (No Nay Never) graduated going a mile at Santa Anita on May 30 (video). The Michael McCarthy trainee was bred by Phoenix Thoroughbreds Limited. Second on debut at Keeneland, Tribalism was a $280,000 buy-back out of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. The third foal and first winner for the multiple stakes-placed...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Siyouincanada at Churchill Downs. Oh, Canada! Making his first start in the colours of breeder LNJ Foxwoods, Siyouincanada took charge from the bell and stormed home to win by 2 1/2 lengths at Churchill Downs (video). Trained by Joe Sharp, the son of Siyouni is out of the winner Polished (Kitten's Joy). Siyouincanada is the second runner and first winner for his dam,...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Victorious Dream at Santa Anita. Ghaiyyath Filly Crowned In Arcadia The three-year-old filly Victorious Dream ran out a 1 1/2-length winner at Santa Anita for Michael McCarthy on May 10 (video). Bred by Paul Croke and raced by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Sabby Racing and Michael House, the daughter of Ghaiyyath and the Oasis Dream mare Perfect Dream carries some black type, after placing...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of King's Remark during the Belmont at the Big A meeting. Kingman Colt Reigns In New York Firster King's Remark closed to win a Belmont at the Big A affair on April 30 (video) for Cheyenne Stable and Miguel Clement. Clearwater Stud bred the son of Kingman out of Parle Moi (Montjeu). The 300,000gns Tattersalls October graduate was selected by Mike Ryan and is...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Sandtrap at Aqueduct. Lope De Vega Fillies Capture Aqueduct Affairs Named a TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard in her Salisbury debut for Ralph Beckett in September of 2024, Sandtrap (Lope De Vega) made her American bow a winning one at Aqueduct on April 18 (video). Trained by Chad Brown, the daughter of Zindaya (More Than Ready) races for Bridlewood Farm. Bred by...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Heading (Starspangledbanner) at Keeneland. Starspangledbanner Colt Triumphs At Keeneland Gainesway homebred Heading trotted up a 4 1/2-length winner on Keeneland's opening day (video). The Starspangledbanner colt is trained by Graham Motion and was making his fourth start, second in America. The first foal out of South African champion three-year-old filly and older mare Celtic Sea (Captain Al), the former Andrew Balding-trained colt is...