Mott: Derby Field is ‘Well-Balanced’ Group – Video –
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott says the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) field is a “well-balanced” group following Sovereignty‘s five-furlong breeze in 1:01 4/5 at Churchill Downs April 27.
Similar Posts
Fasig-Tipton Does Away With Timed Workouts at 2YO Sale
Fasig-Tipton announced July 1 that it will eliminate timed workouts and restrict crop use beginning at the under tack show for next year’s Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The sales company stated the changes are an effort to emphasize the natural athleticism of the horse. All under tack show performances will be untimed, and Fasig-Tipton will not officially…
Booth Flaunts Speed in Whitmore Romp
In scoring at first asking by 5 1/4 lengths at Keeneland in October 2023, Booth ran like a horse with the makings to become a graded stakes winner. That potential was ultimately realized March 15 when the speedy Mitole colt led from start to finish in the $250,000 Whitmore Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. His 2…
F-T Announces Changes to Midlantic Under Tack Format
Fasig-Tipton announced July 1 that it will implement changes to the format of the under tack show at next year’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. These changes, centered around eliminating timed workouts and restricting whip use, are designed to better reflect the natural athleticism of the horses, and attract a wider pool of…
Hong Kong sprinter heads Al Quoz Sprint market
Hong Kong raider Howdeepisyourlove heads the Ladbrokes.com.au market for the Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) this evening at Meydan. The John Size trained galloper brings the Ka Ying Rising form, which is clearly A1, and does get J Mac to steer. He heads betting at $3.20. Believing is on the second line of betting at $3.90,…
Thought Process Easily Handles San Clemente Competition
Thought Process has returned as a 3-year-old as perfectly as anyone could ask. Dominating in her comeback race at Santa Anita Park, she moved on to Del Mar with elan, easily vanquishing a talented field in the July 19 San Clemente Handicap (G2T). The win accomplished several goals. Trainer Phil D’Amato took the race for…
Homebred Dorth Vader Keeps Owner/Breeder Ropes Dreaming
At the end of 2024 when owner John Ropes weighed retiring his homebred filly Dorth Vader against bringing her back to race at 5 this season, his checkmarks in the pro-racing column included three achievements he’d love to see her accomplish. In talking things over with trainer George Weaver and adviser Marette Farrell, they wanted…