Sanchez Named Jockey of the Week After 12-Win Week

Sanchez Named Jockey of the Week After 12-Win Week

Riding between Parx, Delaware Park and Laurel Park, Mychel Sanchez recorded 12 victories from 34 mounts including two four-win days earning Jockey of the Week honors for June 16 through June 22 by the panel of racing experts. The weekly honor recognizes jockeys for significant riding accomplishments and who are members of the Jockeys’ Guild,…

Chan’s Green Impact Could Reap Irish Derby Reward

Chan’s Green Impact Could Reap Irish Derby Reward

Owner Marc Chan’s foray into breeding could reap the ultimate reward June 29 when his first homebred Green Impact  bids for classic glory in the Irish Derby (G1). The Jessica Harrington-trained colt was among the top juveniles in Ireland last year, landing two of his three starts, with both successes coming at Leopardstown and against Delacroix  in…

Fair Grounds Meet to Move Forward After Dates Approved

Fair Grounds Meet to Move Forward After Dates Approved

Meeting June 24 in New Orleans, the Louisiana Racing Commission formally approved customary race dates for Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, during which the track will race Nov. 20-March 22. The approval by the commission was little more than a formality after Louisiana horsemen and track operator Churchill Downs Inc. reached an agreement last week…

Raging Torrent Leads NTRA Poll Ahead of Upcoming Stakes

Raging Torrent Leads NTRA Poll Ahead of Upcoming Stakes

Metropolitan Handicap (G1) winner Raging Torrent  continues to lead the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll ahead of a star-studded renewal of the June 28 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, results from which are likely to impact next week’s rankings. Though Raging Torrent is not in action Saturday—his next start is expected to…