Journalism Arrives at Churchill Downs

The Ciaron Maher team is set for another high-profile weekend across Sydney and Melbourne, headlined by Godolphin’s rising 3-year-old Tempted, who bids to become the first filly to capture Golden Rose Stakes (G1) glory since Forensics in 2008. The daughter of Darley’s Street Boss  heads into the Sept. 27 Rosehill group 1—that was upgraded to…

The Breeders’ Cup provided more evidence of increased interest in racing during the 2025 season as NBC Sports reported strong ratings. Beyond those viewers, it’s important to remember that fans reach this event through a number of other outlets. NBC Sports reports its Breeders’ Cup Saturday audience increased 18% when compared with the 2024 World Championships. In…

Rey Santino Diez’s 4-year-old Frateli La Vita  is set to defend his title against 13 foes in the May 25 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella (G1T) at Club Hipico de Santiago. The winner will earn an automatic starting position and fees paid into the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) through the Breeders’…

An invigorated buying bench drove a lively trade at the Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale Sept. 2, where the market was led by a pair of 160,000gns (US$225,037, 1 guinea=US$1.41) purchases.  Tattersalls offered a significantly slimmed-down catalog compared to 12 months ago, with 257 lots coming under the hammer during a single session. Last year saw 426 yearlings…

It was nothing unusual when Thorpedo Anna  triumphed in the Aug. 23 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.  After all, that nose victory marked the seventh time the 2024 Horse of the Year has won a grade 1 event. What was different, however, was that the dark bay or brown filly took the…

Dubai Racing Club has announced that in an effort to avoid some expected hot weather, the races on the April 5 Dubai World Cup card will be pushed to an hour later from their originally scheduled time. DRC said it made the decision to ensure the comfort of all jockeys and the safety of the horses…