Equine Safety a Highlight of Kentucky Derby Week
A thrilling 150th renewal of the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) and increased betting numbers through the week were not the only positive stories to come out of Churchill Downs early this month. There was...
View ArticleGaffalione Fined for Kentucky Derby Ride
Kentucky stewards fined Tyler Gaffalione $2,500 after a May 9 review of the stretch run by Sierra Leone and Forever Young during the Kentucky Derby (G1). The post Gaffalione Fined for Kentucky Derby...
View ArticleWhitebeam, Aspray Could Give Brown Seventh Beaugay Win
It’s not quite the Chicago Bulls of the Michael Jordan era, but a look at the recent history of the $175,000 Beaugay Stakes (G3T) might give a similar impression. Trainer Chad Brown has won five of the...
View ArticleNamur Stands Out in Victoria Mile on HK and Dubai Form
Namur stands out in field of of 15 in the Victoria Mile (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse after doing battle with some of the world’s best in Hong Kong and Dubai. The post Namur Stands Out in Victoria Mile on...
View ArticleHernandez Confident in Mystik Dan's Ability
Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has confidence in Mystik Dan’s ability ahead of a potential rematch with Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Muth in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1)...
View ArticleAppleby Trainees Look Tough in Man o’ War
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Man o’ War at Belmont at the Big A (Aqueduct). The post Appleby Trainees Look Tough in Man o’ War appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleAmidst Waves Back From Breeders' Cup in Soaring Softly
Two-time stakes winner Amidst Waves attempts to rebound in her sophomore debut as she faces an oversubscribed field in the $175,000 Soaring Softly Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack at six furlongs on...
View ArticleITBF Conference in Japan Will Discuss Global Issues
International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation conference scheduled this month in Japan. The post ITBF Conference in Japan Will Discuss Global Issues appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleSnap Decision Aims for Key Steeplechase Win in Iroquois
The $200,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois is the longest of the National Steeplechase Association’s grade 1 races at three miles. Millionaire Snap Decision towers over the field of six. The post Snap...
View ArticleLeadership Change for Racehorse Owners Association
The Racehorse Owners Association, the representative body for owners in British racing, announced May 10 the departure of its chief executive, Charlie Liverton. The post Leadership Change for Racehorse...
View ArticleBold Act Remains Stateside in Louisville Stakes
Godolphin homebred Bold Act remains in the United States to race beneath the Churchill Downs lights May 18 in the 1 1/2-mile $250,000 Louisville Stakes (G3T). The post Bold Act Remains Stateside in...
View ArticleCatching Freedom Confirmed for Preakness by Cox
Albaugh Family Stables’ Catching Freedom, the Kentucky Derby (G1) fourth-place finisher, will run in the May 18 $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Brad Cox said May 12....
View ArticleSon of Finley'sluckycharm set for Japanese Derby
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Her Majesty The Queen Announced As Royal Patron Of York Racecourse
Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to be the royal patron of York Racecourse, it was announced on Monday. Both The King and The Queen have a keen interest in both racing and breeding, with the bloodstock...
View ArticleCan Lemon Muffin Snap Lukas' Black-Eyed Susan Drought?
Lemon Muffin, who dazzled in winning the Honeybee Stakes (G3) Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park, will need to rediscover that day’s winning formula. Since then, she’s finished seventh in the Fantasy Stakes (G2)...
View ArticleBaker Reflects on 30-Plus Years as a Trainer
Baker grew up in a racing family. His father, George, was a trainer in New York and gave Baker his start at the racetrack. In the 1970s, Baker eventually branched out from his father and went to work...
View ArticleGonzalez Rides First Winner at Gulfstream Park
Apprentice jockey Melvis Gonzalez notched his first winning ride May 12 at Gulfstream Park, guiding Awesome Wind to a front-running 1 3/4-length victory in a maiden claiming event carded as race 4. The...
View ArticleSerena's Song Stakes: Kathleen O.
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View ArticleLazaro Barrera Stakes: Tapalo
Lazaro Barrera Stakes The post Lazaro Barrera Stakes: Tapalo appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleSoaring Softly Stakes (G3T): Pipsy (IRE)
Soaring Softly Stakes The post Soaring Softly Stakes (G3T): Pipsy (IRE) appeared first on E-Ponies.
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