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Raging Torrent jumped right out front in the $1 million Godolphin Mile (G2) and, with Frankie Dettori controlling the pace, was never in trouble thereafter on his way to a 3 1/2-length victory April 5 at Meydan Racecourse. Dettori scored his eighth win in the Godolphin Mile. Trainer Doug O’Neill notched his third and second…
Swamp King Hangs On, Gives Silver State First Winner
Swamp King held off a rival at the wire to earn his maiden victory and give his sire, Silver State , his first winner Aug. 17 at Ellis Park. Breaking sixth in a field of 11, Swamp King settled in along the rail with jockey Axel Concepcion. They found an opportunity to challenge the leaders and…
Five Weeks’ Rest is Best for Belmont but Three Can Work
In terms of race spacing, should the sport get the Belmont Stakes (G1) showdown it’s hoping for of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism , there are some positive trends for each horse that should bring a smile to the faces of their connections and backers. Godolphin homebred Sovereignty would be…
NTRA Announces 2025 NHC Hall of Fame Inductees
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Jim Benes, Cheryl McIntyre, and Rich Nilsen have been voted by their peers for induction into the NTRA National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Fame. These decorated handicappers represent the 11th class of NHC Hall of Fame inductees and will be recognized during the NHC Champions Dinner…
Filly Chopsticks First Winner for Essential Quality
Dual champion and classic winner Essential Quality was represented by his first winner June 27 when 2-year-old filly Chopsticks won the third race at Churchill Downs in her career debut. Trained by Brad Cox, who also trained Essential Quality, Chopsticks broke from the 5 post and raced in the three path around the turn. Moved out…
Kilwin Posts Sweet Victory in Test Stakes
Kilwin looked like she had a most impossible task ahead of her when the gates opened for the 100th running of the Aug. 2 Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. The daughter of Lane’s End stallion Twirling Candy went to her knees with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard in the $500,000 Test and trailed the field…