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Hip 367,
a colt by Justify out of Sky Dreamer, clocked 10.0 in his breeze for Wavertree Stables (Ciaran Dunne).

A well-bred son of the Triple Crown winner showing a smooth, professional move on the track.

Sold to AMO Racing USA for $250,000.
@coolmorestud
#OBSMarch #Bloodstock #Justify

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From the racetrack to the breeding shed! 🐎✨

Dual G1 winner La Cara and multiple graded stakes winner Quietside have officially been retired following their runs in the G2 Azeri Stakes.

🧬 La Cara (by Street Sense) will be bred to Not This Time.
🧬 Quietside (by Malibu Moon) will be bred to Nyquist.

The next chapter begins! Who are you most excited to see offspring from?
#Thoroughbred #HorseRacing #Bloodstock #NoblesLineJournal

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9.4 BREEZE ALERT!
The highly anticipated FIRST CROP of LIFE IS GOOD is delivering the goods at #OBSMarch! of G2W Hotshot Anna, just threw down a massive 9.4 for CM Thoroughbreds.
Pure brilliance on the dirt. Who is taking this superstar home?
@WinStarFarm
#FirstCropSire #Bloodstock #2YOsInTraining #HorseRacingPredictions

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BOOM! * 9.3 seconds!
Hip 508 (Drain The Clock x Windsail) just dropped a massive breeze at #OBSMarch.
Talk about making a statement with your FIRST CROP!
Incredible prep and presentation by the team at @ToplineSales
Drain The Clock is passing down that brilliant dirt speed.
@Gainesway
#FirstCropSire #HorseRacing #Bloodstock

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The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up in Tampa!
The official field for the G3 Tampa Bay Derby is set. 50 crucial #KyDerby qualifying points are on the line this Saturday over 1 1/16 miles. A heavyweight clash featuring elite trainers like Pletcher, Cox, and Brown.
Check out the official draw and post positions below. Who is taking home the prize?
#TampaBayDerby #HorseRacing #RoadToTheDerby #NoblesLineJournal

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Let's hear it, racing fans! The $1M Rebel Stakes offers a massive 50 Derby points.
Do you prefer the raw early speed and front-running power of Litmus Test from the inside (Post 2), OR the powerful late-closing kick of Silent Tactic sweeping down the center from the outside (Post 7)?
Drop your predictions and betting picks below!
#KentuckyDerby #RacingTwitter #HorseRacing

[TALAL ALOTAIBI @talal2fahad5]

@Noblesline The Japanese Machine (Forever Young)

[تركي محمد بن سعد الشهري @TRS162]

@Noblesline Ameerat Alzamaan and Of course Forever young👌🏼🏇🐎

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1800m. One turn. Deep dirt.
The Saudi Cup isn't just about speed; it's a test of "heart" and tactical brilliance.

History shows that you need a horse that can handle the kickback and sustain a grueling gallop to the wire. The field is stacked, but only the toughest will survive the stretch.

Who is your pick? 👇

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2025 Eclipse champion 2-year-old male Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) is sidelined from the Triple Crown trail due to bone bruising,

connections announced today. The unbeaten colt will receive 90 days of rest at Stonestreet Farm in Ocala, Florida, with trainer Todd Pletcher hopeful for a Saratoga return.

Pletcher: ‘We must do right by the horse.’

A four-time winner, including G1 victories in the Hopeful, Breeders’ Futurity, and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.

#EclipseChampion #KentuckyDerby #TedNoffey

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The 2025 Eclipse Awards celebrated excellence in American Thoroughbred racing, featuring historic achievements from the Breeders’ Cup and beyond. Follow for deeper analyses!
#EclipseAwards #ThoroughbredRacing

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Summary of the 2025 Eclipse Awards (held on 22 January 2026 in Florida)!
🏆 Horse of the Year: Sovereignty (also winner of 3-Year-Old Male, with victories in the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Travers Stakes).
#EclipseAwards #HorseRacing

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🏆 Outstanding Trainer: Bill Mott (his third with a Horse of the Year)
🏆 Outstanding Jockey: Flavien Prat (second consecutive)
🏆 Outstanding Apprentice Jockey: Pietro Moran
🏆 Outstanding Owner: Godolphin (fifth consecutive)
🏆 Outstanding Breeder: Godolphin (fifth consecutive)
Congratulations on these distinguished human achievements.
#EclipseAwards

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Mike Repole’s bold announcement on Jan. 19, 2026, marks a pivotal shift: after four years of failed attempts to unite stakeholders, he’s pursuing a national antitrust lawsuit against key horse racing entities—The Jockey Club, Breeders’ Cup, NTRA, and TOBA. This isn’t just a legal battle; it’s a structural assault on the industry’s fragmented, ‘feudal’ system plagued by monopolistic practices, opacity, and conflicts of interest.
Drawing parallels to Michael Jordan’s suit against NASCAR, Repole is leveraging the judicial discovery process to unearth hidden financials, administrative failures, and mismanagement that have led to declining foal crops, track closures, and unresolved issues like aftercare—where thousands of Thoroughbreds face slaughter annually despite billions in industry revenue.
The aim? Not damages, but existential pressure on the ‘Old Guard’ to embrace centralized governance, modern reforms, and true accountability. Without change, racing risks shrinking to a regional relic outside Kentucky and a few states. Repole’s mission: Save the tracks, small owners/breeders, fans, and above all, the horses, ensuring the sport thrives for generations.

@RepoleStable

#HorseRacing #MikeRepole #RacingReform #AntitrustLawsuit #BreedersCup #JockeyClub #NTRA #TOBA #ThoroughbredAftercare #SaveHorseRacing

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Classic Into Mischief success story: $3.2 million Saratoga grad, multiple Graded stakes performer, now joining the roster at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.
Bloodline continues to dominate. Excited to see how he translates to the breeding shed. Any first-crop mare interest already reported? @theTDN

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The post-position draw for the 10th Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) has sharpened the narrative ahead of Saturday’s $3 million contest at Gulfstream Park.

Undefeated Disco Time (Not This Time) drew the rail (Post 1) and was installed as the 8-5 morning-line favourite under Flavien Prat for trainer Brad Cox, while defending champion White Abarrio (Race Day) was assigned Post 11 (4-1) with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard—historically a challenging draw over the 1 1/8 miles.

A compelling renewal awaits, pitting proven Grade 1 excellence against unbeaten promise on this landmark anniversary!! .
#PegasusWorldCup #GulfstreamPark #ThoroughbredRacing #Bloodstock #BreedersCupChallenge

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Noble’s Line Journal – Pegasus World Cup Field Update

Gulfstream Park, Florida – January 10, 2026

As the ninth running of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (Grade 1, $3 million purse) approaches on Saturday, January 24, over 1⅛ miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt, the invited list has undergone significant adjustments. These changes reflect the calculated strategies of owners and trainers in this advanced stage of the season.
Management, drawing on verified reports from Horse Racing Nation and related industry sources, has confirmed the withdrawal of three prominent horses from the initial invitation list, with one reserve elevated in compensation.

Withdrawn Horses:

• Bishops Bay (trainer: Brad Cox) Removed at the request of connections, despite a strong performance in the Cigar Mile (Grade 2).

• Rattle N Roll (trainer: Kenny McPeek) — Redirected to the Saudi Cup (Grade 1, $20 million purse) in February.

• Chunk of Gold (trainer: Ethan West) — Withdrawn without further detail disclosed.

New Addition:

In response, Banishing (6-year-old gelding by Ghostzapper, trainer: David Jacobson, owner: Lawrence P. Roman) has been promoted from the reserve list to the primary invitees. Banishing brings graded-stakes victories and career earnings exceeding $1.6 million.
Current Primary Invitees (per latest updates):

• White Abarrio (trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.) → Defending champion, victorious in the 2025 edition by 6½ lengths; stands as the clear favourite to repeat.

• Skippylongstocking (trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.) → Recent winner of the Harlan’s Holiday Stakes (Grade 3).

• Goal Oriented (trainer: Bob Baffert) → Victorious in the Malibu Stakes (Grade 1).

• Captain Cook, Full Serrano,
Poster, Touchuponastar, Tappan Street (trainer: Brad Cox), and Disco Time (trainer: Brad Cox) — All confirmed or under strong consideration, supported by positive recent workouts.
The field remains subject to final adjustments until the official post-position draw in the coming days, with emphasis on proven Grade 1 performers and high speed figures.

Noble’s Line Journal continues to monitor developments with precision, relying on principal industry sources.

#PegasusWorldCup2026

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Lecomte Stakes (G3) – January 17, 2026

Fair Grounds, 1 1/16 miles, $250,000, fast track
A brisk early pace (:23.7 quarter, :47.1 half) collapsed forward placers, rewarding closers in this first major 2026 Derby prep (20-10-6-4-2 points).

Golden Tempo (Curlin–Carrumba, by Bernardini), a ‘TDN Rising Star’ in only his second start, rallied last-to-first under José Ortiz for a ¾-length victory in 1:44.98, earning 20 Derby points and vaulting to second on the leaderboard behind Ted Noffey (40).

Stablemate Mesquite closed strongly for second, confirming trainer Cherie DeVaux’s depth with lightly raced improvers. Carson Street held third after pressing early; Chip Honcho (Gun Runner winner) finished fourth after a slow break and wide trip.

Pedigree supports progression: Curlin imparts classic stamina and late kick, complemented by Bernardini’s two-turn balance (Dosage Index ~2.0–2.5). The Curlin–Bernardini cross has produced elite performers such as Clairiere.

This open edition signals a competitive Road to the Kentucky Derby, with DeVaux now holding dual threats ahead of the Risen Star (G2).

Noble’s Line Journal will track these developments via Equibase charts and BloodHorse reports.

#LecomteStakes #KentuckyDerby #RoadToDerby #Bloodstock #ThoroughbredRacing #FairGrounds