Molveno

Group 2 winner Geography is one of four wildcards added to the upcoming Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale, which is scheduled for October 27-31. The son of Holy Roman Emperor is a multiple group winner in Germany and was fifth to Maranoa Charlie (Wootton Bassett) in the G1 Prix de la Foret on Arc Sunday. He is rated 114 by Timeform and is lot 726A. Rated the equal of Geography is Naqeeb (Nathaniel) (lot 726B), the winner of the Listed Foundation Stakes. He is a half-brother to the Sea The Stars...

Marco Botti and Marco Ghiani enjoyed a glorious homecoming at Capannelle on Monday when teaming up to win the 142nd running of the G2 Derby Italiano with Molveno (Almanzor). Both trainer and jockey were winning the most prestigious race that their home country has to offer for the first time. Former Joseph O'Brien trainee Heldtoransom (Churchill) raced at the head of affairs through the first part of the 2,200-metre contest, with April's G3 Italian 1,000 Guineas winner Klaynn (Make Believe) for company as Ghiani settled his mount towards the rear...