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Phipps Stable’s Grade I winner Mr Speaker (Pulpit) returns to the turf as he heads an internationally flavored field of 10 in today’s repositioned and reconfigured GIII Hill Prince S. This race has been run at a mile and in June since 2006. A 23-1 upsetter of the 10-panel GI Belmont Derby here July 5, Mr Speaker...
John Oxley’s Skyway (Sky Mesa) is one of just a few runners in today’s GI Del Mar Futurity that has a win under his belt, never mind one over this track. Selected as the morning-line favorite, the Mark Casse trainee opened his account with a 6 3/4-length romp on the Keeneland synthetic Apr. 5 and was a...
The opinion/editorial by Dr. Fenger published by the Thoroughbred Daily News on 29th August 2014 Thoroughbred Daily News on 29th August 2014 contains critique on a report of a scientific study that was recently published in the Equine Veterinary Journal. Regrettably, Dr. Fenger severely misrepresents the study and her criticisms contain many errors and inaccuracies. The reputed...
Saratoga’s 146th season concluded Monday after offering a record $17.45-million in stakes purses. “With our guests treated to top quality thoroughbred racing, 40 days of special events and new capital improvements to enhance the on-track experience, the 2014 Saratoga meet was a success,” said New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay. “On behalf...
By Bill Oppenheim Horses will be shipping in tomorrow, and beginning to show Friday, for the biggest yearling sale of all, Keeneland September. They are gearing up for 13 days of selling over a 14-day period beginning next Monday. Last year Keeneland September heralded the beginning of a significant recovery in the Thoroughbred business, as...
1st-GWD, £5,000, Mdn, 2yo, f, 8fT, 1:41.44, gd/sf. +TIMBA (GB) (f, 2, Oasis Dream {GB}–Teeky {GB}, by Daylami {Ire}) was steadied last of the five runners after a slightly tardy exit in this unveiling. Nudged along to close approaching the final quarter mile, the 8-1 chance rolled around under pressure once into the clear soon after, but...
4th-GWD, £25,000, Cond, 2yo, 7fT, 1:27.38, gd/sf. MAKE IT UP (GB) (c, 2, Halling–American Spirit {Ire}, by Rock of Gibraltar {Ire}), who followed up an Epsom debut score July 31 with a second at Lingfield last time Aug. 16, broke into an immediate lead here. In control throughout, the 11-4 third choice was pushed along...
Ruler Of The World (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) could make his return to action in the G2 Prix Foy as trainer Aidan O’Brien eyes a second crack at the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Last year’s G1 Investec Derby hero was only seventh to Treve (Fr) (Motivator {GB}) in the Longchamp feature and has not raced...
GORLSDORF GOES INTO ORBIT By Kelsey Riley Gestut Gorlsdorf homebred Sea the Moon (Ger) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) stamped himself as the next big thing to come out of Germany when he romped by 11 lengths to remain unbeaten in the G1 Deutsches Derby July 6, and at the same time put the icing on...
Last term’s G1 Irish Oaks victress Chicquita (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) is being readied to make her eagerly awaited return in the Sept. 14 G2 Blandford S. at The Curragh. It will mark her first start for Aidan O’Brien after a racecourse absence of almost 14 months. The bay, who also ran second to Treve (Fr) (Motivator {GB})...
MONSUN COLT TOPS BBAG SALE By Kelsey Riley A final-crop son of Monsun stole the show at yesterday’s BBAG sale in Baden-Baden, Germany, reaching a final price tag of €450,000, but the underlying theme of the one-day sale was the international flavor, with yearlings at all levels of the market knocked down to buyers from...
Ballydoyle conditioner Aidan O’Brien has indicated G1 Yorkshire Oaks victress Tapestry (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) will likely remain on home soil for her next start, and is a possible contender for the Coolmore-sponsored G1 Matron S. going one mile at Leopardstown Sept. 13. “We probably wouldn’t like to travel again for her next start so it is possible...