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by Jessica Martini and J.M. Severni The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, which enjoyed record-setting renewals in 2013 and 2014, got off to a measured start Tuesday in Ocala. With 163 horses selling for $9,642,700, the average fell 7.9% to $59,158, while the median was up 5% to $42,000. A...
Jorge Luis Batlle Ibañez, the former president of Uruguay and longtime Thoroughbred breeder and owner; Louis Romanet, the chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA); and Frank Stronach, the founder and honorary chairman of The Stronach Group, have been added to a growing list of prominent international racing executives who will share their...
Marylou Whitney, whose accomplishments and generosity in the worlds of Thoroughbred racing and philanthropy have garnered national acclaim and admiration for decades, will be honored by Churchill Downs with the designation of “First Lady of the Oaks” during the celebration of the 141st running of the GI Longines Kentucky Oaks. The designation of a “First...
Felice Villa’s Scuderia Effevi has a chance to finally snatch its first win in the G3 Premio Parioli (Italian 2000 Guineas) Sunday. The reigning Italian champion owner has won the Derby and the Oaks three times since 2007, and the Italian 1000 Guineas once, but the Parioli has been an elusive target. Hero Look (Ire) (Lope De...
Stepitup finally returned to the form which saw him sweep the local 3-year-old series in 2013 with a thrilling victory in a blanket finish in this prep for the S$3-million Singapore Airlines International Cup May 17. Winless in 12 starts since annexing the Fortune Bowl 14 months ago, Stepitup was away without incident from gate...
Recently retired G1 Galaxy S. winner Sweet Idea (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}–Flidais {Aus}, by Timber Country) has been supplemented to the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale the sales company announced Tuesday. The chestnut, who raced for a partnership, racked up four Group 2 victories in addition to her Galaxy score for the barn of trainer Gai Waterhouse and...
by Bill Finley Everyone wants to win the Kentucky Derby, but the people who usually get there shop at Tiffany. Not Jon Jazdzewski. He goes to the Dollar Store. What does it take to buy a Derby contender these days? Sometimes as much as $1.6 million, which is what was paid for Carpe Diem at...
Globetrotting group winner Mount Athos (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) faces an uncertain future on the racetrack after trainer Marco Botti revealed Wednesday the 8-year-old gelding could be retired. The Marwan Koukash silkbearer, who has not been seen since winning the Listed Aston Park S. almost a year ago, was being readied for the May 8 G3 Ormonde S.,...
Wesley Ward’s already formidable team for Royal Ascot has been further strengthened with the addition of G1 winner Big Macher (Beau Genius) to his stable. Previously trained by Richard Baltas to win the G1 Bing Crosby Handicap at Del Mar last July and last seen running creditably in the G1 Golden Shaheen S. on Dubai World Cup...
Khalifa Mohammed Alattiya has been appointed General Manager of Al Shaqab Racing, and will report directly to Sheikh Joaan bin Khalifa al Thani on all racing and breeding matters. “I am honored to be a part of the team in Al Shaqab Racing,” Khalifa Mohammed Alattiya said. “We have exciting plans for Al Shaqab and...
Angel Castillo, who was abruptly removed from his mounts and ejected from Parx racetrack on Tuesday after Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission officials allegedly linked him to the discovery of an electrical horse shocking device in a common area of the jockeys’ quarters, has been granted a stay and ride five mounts on Saturday. Castillo’s reinstatement...
G2 UAE Derby winner Mubtaahij (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) arrived at Belmont Park Friday along with stabelmate Umgiyo (Aus) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) and trainer Mike de Kock’s assistant Trevor Brown. Mubtaahij, who was eighth in his North American debut in the GI Kentucky Derby, is being pointed towards a start in the GI Belmont S. He fired a five-panel bullet...