O'Brien Believes City of Troy Can Bounce Back in Derby
Aidan O’Brien believes he has never sent a colt “with as much ability” to the Epsom Derby (G1) as City of Troy, despite last season’s star 2-year-old turning in a bitterly disappointing effort in the...
View ArticlePyrenees Carries Winning Streak Into Pimlico Special
Blue Heaven Farm’s homebred son of Into Mischief has three consecutive wins since Dec. 15. He will be making his graded stakes debut in the May 17 Pimlico Special Stakes (G3). The post Pyrenees Carries...
View ArticleDel Mar Brings Back 'Ship and Win' for 14th Season
The highly successful “Ship & Win” and the relatively new, but solidly backed, Maiden Dirt Bonus once again will enhance the racing product of the shore oval as the track prepares to kick off its...
View ArticleStakes Recap: Man O' War and Peter Pan
Andy Serling & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Man O’ War and Peter Pan. The post Stakes Recap: Man O' War and Peter Pan appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleA 30-Year Woodbine Thrill Ride for Husbands
Over Patrick Husbands’ his 30-plus years in the saddle, he has has crafted an enviable riding resume, one that showcases countless high-profile triumphs in some of Thoroughbred racing’s top events. The...
View ArticleTAA Launches Silent Auction Ahead of Preakness Party
The online silent auction coincides with the America’s Best Racing Pre-Preakness Party May 15. The post TAA Launches Silent Auction Ahead of Preakness Party appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleT.I.P. Non-Competition Award Applications Available
T.I.P. recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of Thoroughbred classes and high point awards at sanctioned horse shows, year-end performance awards, a...
View ArticleHernandez's Riding Passion Traces to Cajun Country
Cajun land has been a breeding ground for so many great jockeys, including Kentucky Derby (G1) winners Eric Guerin, Eddie Delahoussaye, Kent Desormeaux, and Calvin Borel. The post Hernandez's Riding...
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“Just A Bit Of Fun” – Frances Crowley To Send Out First Runner For 16 Years...
Frances Crowley has ruled out a full scale return to the training ranks and described sending out her first runner in 16 years at Leopardstown on Friday as “just a bit of fun” with the ultimate goal...
View ArticleDollars & Sense: Strength in Racing's Job Numbers
Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst The post Dollars & Sense: Strength in Racing's Job Numbers appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticlePimlico Undercard Lures Julia Shining, She Feels Pretty
In addition to three graded events May 17 on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico Race Course, three ungraded stakes worth $100,000 apiece complement the stakes action. The post Pimlico Undercard Lures...
View ArticlePreakness Stakes: D. Wayne Lukas 5-13-2024
D. Wayne Lukas talks about his prospects for Preakness Stakes weekend and what the Preakness means to him. Courtesy Maryland Jockey Club The post Preakness Stakes: D. Wayne Lukas 5-13-2024 appeared...
View ArticlePreakness Stakes: Mystik Dan – 5-14-2024
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan trains May 14 at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes. Courtesy Maryland Jockey Club The post Preakness Stakes: Mystik Dan – 5-14-2024 appeared first on...
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King Of Steel Ruled Out Of Summer Targets Due To Training Setback
King Of Steel (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is set for a spell on the sidelines having been found to be lame after his routine exercise in Newmarket on Tuesday morning. Trained by Roger Varian, King Of Steel...
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Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Under-Tack Show Postponed
The second session of the under-tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, which had been scheduled to begin Wednesday morning at 8 a.m., has been postponed after a...
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Opulence Ladies Syndicate Launched With Breeze-up Filly
The latest all-female racing syndicate has been launched by Opulence Thoroughbreds, which purchased a Calyx (GB) filly at the recent Goffs UK Breeze-up Sale at Doncaster. Named Impatiently (Ire), the...
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Godolphin Flying Start Trainees For 2024-2026 Announced
The latest intake of Godolphin Flying Start trainees for the 2024-2026 term was revealed on Wednesday. The two-year Thoroughbred Industry Management and Leadership Programme features trainees from...
View ArticleMaryland Considers Paths Forward for Stakes Program
With plans for a new track in place, Maryland racing leaders can turn their attention to crafting a stakes schedule fit for the new venue. The post Maryland Considers Paths Forward for Stakes Program...
View ArticlePreakness Stakes: How to watch, what you need to know
When is the Preakness, who is favored and what is a possible betting strategy? Here’s everything you need to know for Saturday’s race. The post Preakness Stakes: How to watch, what you need to know...
View ArticleCan the Preakness' venue save a downtrodden Baltimore neighborhood?
Despite horse racing’s waning popularity, Maryland is betting $400 million to help save a neighborhood The post Can the Preakness' venue save a downtrodden Baltimore neighborhood? appeared first on...
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