Stakes Recap: N.Y.S.S. Spectacualr Bid Div. & Goldwood

As the racing world’s attention shifts from Churchill Downs to Pimlico Race Course ahead of the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, so will the horses who wish to participate. Six of the nine expected entries for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown woke up in Louisville, Ky. May 12, but…

Keeneland announced July 14 that Dean Dorton, a nationally recognized advisory firm that began in Lexington and has headquarters here, is the new sponsor of the $250,000 Myrtlewood Stakes to be held Friday, Oct. 24 on the penultimate day of the fall meet. The 17-day season runs Oct. 3-25. The Dean Dorton Myrtlewood is a…

Despite not participating in the Breeders’ Cup after spiking a fever, Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty  still reigned supreme in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll released Nov. 4. The poll, which is voted on by the national media, is designed to give a glimpse at the Horse of…

July 9, 2025 12:58 PM 3:16 Ahead of She Feels Pretty‘s start in the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course July 12, trainer Cherie DeVaux discusses what makes the filly special on the track and special to the trainer’s career. Source link

Tattersalls has announced the appointment of Matt Prior to the role of managing director, with fellow associate directors Harvey Bell and Jason Singh being promoted to the Tattersalls board as sales director and marketing director respectively.  Tattersalls Ireland board member Tammy O’Brien will also be joining the main Tattersalls board, while Edmond Mahony will continue…

Vahva  returned to form with a three-quarter length victory in the $298,250 Chicago Stakes (G2) under the lights June 21 at Churchill Downs, a win that snapped a three-race losing streak that dated back to her victory in last year’s edition of this seven-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. guided…