Trainer John Ortiz tells us three things you might not know about Quietside, who is running in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). The daughter of Malibu Moon, who won the Fantasy Stakes (G2) March 29 at Oaklawn Park.
Jockey Flavien Prat secured his 2,000th career victory in North America aboard Iron Max as part of a memorable five-win day June 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack. “Honestly, when I started riding, I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would be here in New York and celebrating 2,000 wins, so I’m very grateful,” Prat…
Thorpedo Anna put to rest any lingering doubts about her talents as a 4-year-old June 28, thundering to her seventh stakes score in the $498,500 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs. Even before the daughter of Fast Anna‘s victory Saturday, breeder and co-owner Judy Hicks had said the filly’s accomplishments—a Horse of the…
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 127 entries for its May Digital Sale, which may be viewed at digital.fasigtipton.com. Bidding opened May 8 and will close Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. The catalog offers horses of racing age, breeding stock—including mares with foals at foot—2-year-olds in training, yearlings, and a grade 1 winning stallion prospect….
Booth looks to make it three in a row this year at Oaklawn Park with a win in the $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) at six furlongs April 12. The 4-year-old son of Mitole is the youngest competitor in the seven-horse field of older horses. Booth was last seen winning the Whitmore Stakes (G3) March…
The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) announced today the release of its 2024 Annual Report. The full report is available here. The Annual Report details HIWU’s organization-wide activities as the independent enforcement agency of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program. Among the highlights are statistics on testing,…
Nicolini Vito has followed the lead of stablemate Here To Shock in winning the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield. Will Hayes has likened Nicolini Vito to a fine wine after he landed a last stride victory in the Victoria Handicap at Caulfield. The Ben, Will and J D Hayes-trained galloper gave the Lindsay Park stable back-to-back wins…
