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The Jimmy Jerkens-trained duo of Wicked Strong (Hard Spun) and Effinex (Mineshaft) are both eyeing stakes on the GI Belmont S. undercard June 6 for their next starts. The pair was last seen in Aqueduct’s GIII Excelsior S. Apr. 25, where Effinex upset his heavily favored stablemate, who checked in third, with a victory at odds of 6-1. Centennial...
Prominent owner/breeder Charles Fipke has joined the Water Hay Oats Alliance in support of federal legislation to ban race day medication. His statement in support of the organization is as follows: “In regards to the anti-bleeding medication Lasix, although we are at a disadvantage in racing, our stable policy is that we do not permit...
by T.D. Thornton In an attempt to bolster the horse population during the summer months, Gulfstream Park will pay for shipping costs incurred by racing outfits that want to either relocate or return to south Florida, Gulfstream Vice President of Racing P.J. Campo said Saturday. “If guys are looking for spots, or if they have...
Godolphin’s Devonshire (Ire) (Fast Company {Ire}), third in Sunday’s G1 Irish 1000 Guineas, could be seen next at Royal Ascot, according to trainer Willie McCreery. “She ran a blinder and the better ground seemed to suit her,” the conditioner noted. “You couldn’t ask for any more from her, so we’re delighted. I haven’t had a chance to...
The G1 Sussex S. the feature race of the five-day Qatar Goodwood Festival, which runs from July 28 to August 1 inclusive, has attracted a worldwide entry of thirty nine horses. The one mile contest sees its prize-money boosted from £300,000 last year to a staggering £1,000,000 this year. Among the tremendous international entries...
Following a highly respectable first effort in Group 1 company last weekend, the Luca Cumani trained Postponed (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) will drop down to a Group 2 race next when he lines up in the G2 Hardwicke S. at Royal Ascot. The progressive 4-year-old was beaten only a half-length into third behind Al Kazeem (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and Fascinating Rock...
Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile) schooled in the gate at Churchill Downs Friday morning before galloping 1 1/8 miles under regular rider Jorge Alvarez. (Video) “Everything was great this morning–no problem,” Alvarez said. “He looked real professional. This is good what they’re doing by closing the track for us and letting us train. That makes...
Sunday’s G2 German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf has a wide-open feel, with the home defence headed by the one-two in the G3 Schwarzgold-Rennen: La Saldana (Ger) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) and Bourree (Ger) (Siyouni {Fr}). Separated by a half-length in that Apr. 19 Cologne contest, they set the domestic standard just ahead of their unbeaten compatriot Full Rose (GB) (Aqlaam {GB}). Jaber...
Sunday’s Woodbine Oaks sees 10 Canadian-bred fillies vie for the first Canadian Classic of the season, with the three-for-four London Tower (Head Chopper) the 5-2 morning line pick on paper. Competing exclusively over the Woodbine all-weather against Canadian-breds in her short career, the Steve Owens homebred closed from far back in her sophomore bow to take the...
GI Kentucky Derby runner-up Firing Line (Line of David) will miss an expected start in the July 4 GII Los Alamitos Derby. The colt, seventh in the GI Preakness S., missed a scheduled workout last Saturday due to a sore right front foot. “It’s not quite cleared up and we’ve decided against the Los Al race,” trainer...
by Jessica Martini Topped by the record-setting sale of a colt by Scat Daddy, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s June 2-Year-Olds Sale opened its four-day run in Ocala Tuesday. The dark bay colt (hip 78), consigned by Steve Venosa’s SGV Thoroughbreds on behalf of breeder Doug Arnold, Jr., brought a final bid of $575,000 from...
Not long ago seen as a valid contender for the G1 2000 Guineas and Derby, Ol’ Man River (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) has ground to make up after two high-profile flops so far this term as he tackles Royal Ascot’s G2 King Edward VII S. on Friday. The ‘TDN Rising Star’ was never able to go the gallop before finishing last...