Day: May 28, 2025

The Inglis Digital USA May Sale closed May 28 with a pair of six-figure fillies with close relations to the top two finishers in this year’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) leading the way. The sale topper was Regaled , a grade 3-placed half sister to Kentucky Oaks runner-up Drexel Hill , who sold for $300,000 to Legion Bloodstock, the…

2004 Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free died the morning of May 28 at Sam-Son Farm’s Ocala, Fla., facility due to complications of old age. He was 26. A popular gelding on the track and off, he lived out his days at Sam-Son’s Florida farm, with his ownership committed to his aftercare and postracing…

There were late fireworks on the second and final day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale May 28 when Yulong added further group 1 depth to a broodmare band already dripping with quality with the dual acquisition of Call Di and Aristia for a combined AU$3.55 million. Following steady rather than spectacular trading, the…

A stakes winner from one mile to 1 1/2 miles, on turf and synthetic, and with more than $2.1 million in earnings, there isn’t too much Get Smokin  hasn’t accomplished in his six seasons at the track. The venerable gelding, a crowd favorite with a need-the-lead mentality, returns to the races for his seventh year…

Woodbine is joining the racing community in mourning the passing of longtime trainer, breeder, and owner Paul Buttigieg, a respected and accomplished figure in Canadian horse racing. A fixture in the Woodbine racing community for decades, Buttigieg was known for his unwavering dedication to the sport, his deep knowledge of horses, and his hands-on approach…

Undefeated in two career starts, Lennilu  has given trainer Patrick Biancone confidence that the 2-year-old filly is ready to take on Royal Ascot. “I think we have the right horse to do that,” Biancone said May 28. Lennilu, owned in partnership by owned by Amy Dunne, Caitlin Dunne, Brenda Miley, Jean Wilkinson, Hoffman Family Racing, Tranquility…

Due to anticipated wet weather, the Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) and three other scheduled turf races, which were carded for May 30 at Penn National Race Course, have been postponed three weeks until June 20. The other affected stakes include the Penn Oaks, Alphabet Soup Handicap, and Lyphard Stakes. Significant rain fell in the area May…

The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing reflects a momentary dip between two high-cresting waves—Memorial Day weekend in the past, and a spectacular five days of racing at Saratoga Race Course topped by the Belmont Stakes (G1) in the very near future. This weekend’s action is highlighted by a card Saturday, May 31, at…

The Triple Bend Stakes (G3) descended in grade and value this year, but the latest renewal of the seven-furlong sprint May 31 at Santa Anita Park still lured several notable but sparsely raced runners. The $100,000 sprint, a grade 1 from 2003-18 and a grade 2 worth about $200,000 annually from 2019-24, lured Spirit of Makena , the 2023 Triple…