Thorpedo Anna, Sierra Leone Return to Work Tab
Top 3-year-olds Thorpedo Anna, the current leader in the sophomore filly division, and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up and Belmont Stakes (G1) third Sierra Leone return to the work tab at Saratoga over...
View ArticleHBA Hokkaido Selection Sale Launches Expanded Catalog
Report from Japan The post HBA Hokkaido Selection Sale Launches Expanded Catalog appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleBloodHorse Interview: Jose D'Angelo
BloodHorse Interview: Jose D’Angelo The post BloodHorse Interview: Jose D'Angelo appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleStakes Recap: Wild Applause and Goldwood
Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look back to the results of the Wild Applause Stakes at Aqueduct & Goldwood Stakes at Monmouth. The post Stakes Recap: Wild Applause and Goldwood appeared first on...
View ArticleBlow the Horn Earns Breeders' Cup Bid in Japan
Blow the Horn upset the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) June 23 at Kyoto Racecourse, earning “Win and You’re In” entries for both the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) and the W.S. Cox Plate (G1). The post Blow the Horn...
View ArticleLegacy of Rockingham Park to be Honored in Salem, N.H.
The history and legacy of Rockingham Park, which was an important landmark with a major economic impact in New Hampshire for more than a century, will be preserved and promoted at Tuscan Village in...
View ArticleZozos Returns to One-Turn Mile, Aims for Hanshin Repeat
Zozos won the Hanshin Stakes when hosted at Ellis Park one year ago. Now he attempts a second victory in the $300,000 race held at a distance he is 3-for-4 over, but will face plenty of competition....
View ArticleMixed Results for Royal Ascot's Television Ratings
A peak audience of more than one million people tuned in for the opening three days of Royal Ascot but the overall viewing figures suffered last week in competition with international football,...
View ArticleProminent International Sire Tale of the Cat Dies at 30
Tale of the Cat, a son of Storm Cat, furthered the credentials of his already powerful female family. The post Prominent International Sire Tale of the Cat Dies at 30 appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleEl-Fahkri Refuses to Sell Asfoora After Royal Ascot Win
Offers to buy Royal Ascot-conquering Australian sprinter Asfoora have been forthcoming, but the group 1-winning mare’s owner has revealed they won’t be entertained. The post El-Fahkri Refuses to Sell...
View ArticleSupreme Court Move Upholds Ruling in Favor of HISA
HISA landed a legal victory June 24 when the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to review an appeals court ruling in favor of racing’s new regulatory approach overseeing the sport’s anti-doping and...
View ArticleCharles Town Announces Organizational Changes
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races announced a series of organizational changes June 24, according to Director of Racing Operations Charlie McIntosh. The post Charles Town Announces Organizational...
View ArticleEllis Park Hosts 'Breakfast with the Works' June 29
Ellis Park invites families to the track for “Breakfast with the Works” June 29 from 7-9:30 a.m. CT for a unique, behind-the-scenes experience of morning training. The post Ellis Park Hosts 'Breakfast...
View ArticleObataye Prevails in Grande Premio Brasil
Obataye forged to the front in a four-horse battle June 23 to win the 1 1/2-mile Grande Premio Brasil (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths at Hipodromo Da Gavea. The winner earned an automatic starting position, and...
View ArticleFashionable Fillies Luncheon Honors Late Nancy Kelly
The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation will host its annual Fashionable Fillies Luncheon in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at Saratoga National Golf Club Aug. 5. The post Fashionable Fillies Luncheon Honors...
View ArticleSudden Deaths: A Puzzle That Still Must Be Solved
A panel of renowned equine medical professionals discussed where the industry is at in determining the causes of sudden death in horses at the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit in Lexington...
View ArticleJohn Velazquez Set for First Ride in Ireland
An Irish winner is one of the very few things absent from legendary jockey John Velazquez’s glittering CV, but that could change at Naas June 26 when he rides the Dermot Weld-trained De Janeiro (IRE)....
View ArticleAmerican Pharoah Firster Zips on Aqueduct Turf
Maiden Watch: Week of June 18-24 The post American Pharoah Firster Zips on Aqueduct Turf appeared first on E-Ponies.
View ArticleFirst Mission, Skippylongstocking Vie in Stephen Foster
First Mission and Skippylongstocking lead a field of nine in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 29 at Churchill Downs. The post First Mission, Skippylongstocking Vie in Stephen Foster...
View ArticleSanta Anita Park's Equine Safety in Focus at Summit
In the early part of 2019, during a spike in equine breakdowns at Santa Anita Park, trainer Tim Yakteen was asked about the incidents even when he was outside the racetrack. “Going to Starbucks—you...
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