Stakes Recap: Breeders' Cup Distaff & Classic

A day after Gin Gin  lit up the toteboard at odds of 38-1 in the Doubledogdare Stakes (G3), Utah Beach  delivered another healthy stakes payoff for the Keeneland crowd with an 11-1 upset victory in the $394,188 Elkhorn Stakes (G2T) April 19. While the betting public may not have expected the win, for the connections…

What defines possession of a banned substance was the focus of a Horse Racing Integrity & Welfare Unit case against trainer Eusebio Juarez, who ultimately received a 24-month suspension and $18,000 in fines. Juarez, while working as an assistant to trainer Ingrid Mason at Oaklawn Park, had his truck searched Jan. 29 as part of…

The Japan Racing Association has moved the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) up a few weeks on the calendar to avoid the worst of increasingly hot summers but competition on the racecourse for the June 15 renewal should provide enough heat of its own. The race is one of two which encourage Japanese fans to vote for…

Fasig-Tipton’s Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale, held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, saw a healthy amount of prospective buyers on the grounds over the weekend. The one-day sale begins Sept. 30 at 11:00 a.m. ET. A total of 225 horses have been cataloged. “We’ve had a lot of traffic,” said Paget Bennett, Fasig-Tipton’s Midlantic…

Image: Bradley Photos The opening Group 1 event at Randwick this Saturday is the Australian Oaks (2400m), with standout filly Treasurethe Moment holding clear favouritism in the market. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Australian Oaks. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA….

Calling all Thoroughbred owners and racing enthusiasts. The Backside Learning Center is excited to announce the Derby Handicapping Social at Angel’s Envy Distillery on Tuesday, April 15th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM (500 E Main St., Louisville, KY 40202). This exclusive event is limited to only 100 tickets, so don’t wait to secure your spot!…