Basher Watts and his syndicate have turned down a $2.5 million offer for Shes Perfect ahead of her bid for classic redemption in the June 15 Prix de Diane (French Oaks, G1). The filly, who was demoted for interference after passing the post first in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (French One Thousand Guineas, G1)…
Royal Ascot-bound juvenile Miss Yechance sold to Royal Chance Bloodstock for 250,000 guineas (US$357,500, 1 guinea=US$1.43) during the Tattersalls Online June Pop-Up Sale June 12. The daughter of Cotai Glory made a winning debut for the Newmarket-based trainer Jack Morland at Redcar last month, striking by a length and a half. She is entered for the Queen…
Fresh off a come-from-behind win in the May 16 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico Race Course, Margie’s Intention aims for a consecutive victory in the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) June 14 at Delaware Park. The 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-old fillies, race 9 on a stakes-laden Saturday program, features a rematch with…
Following his victory in the Belmont Stakes (G1), Sovereignty (125) has joined the Top 5 in the fourth edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025 and is currently the highest rated 3-year-old in the world. Sovereignty won the Belmont by three lengths over Journalism (120), and in doing so, he raised his rating to 125 from…
The June 7 Epsom Derby (G1) resulted in turnover on World Pool bet types of HK$54,403,320 (approx. US$6,931,130) up on 2024’s figure of HK$51,760,276, a 5% jump. Won by the Aidan O’Brien-trained Lambourn , who returned at 10.35 for World Pool punters, the 18-runner classic showed up positively with international punters. Over 28 jurisdictions were able…
Leading sprinter Satono Reve will carry the hopes of a nation as he looks to provide Japan with an historic first victory at Royal Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Gold Cup ninth Ingrandire was Japan’s first runner at the meeting in 2004, with 2022 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes fourth Shahryar faring…
A June 9 letter sent by Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., to the Louisiana Racing Commission and political leaders in the state, noting CDI’s intention to surrender its racing license at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, appears unlikely to result in immediate regulatory or legislative relief. The letter, sent following comments made…
Augustin Stables’ Mrs. Astor , a three-time stakes winner in Southern California, faces the opposite sex for the first time in the June 15 $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park. A true route specialist, Mrs. Astor should have no issues with the 1 3/4 miles of the San Juan Capistrano. The 5-year-old daughter…
Ramona S. Bass and Perry R. Bass II’s Goliad will get a break from facing grade 1 turf milers when he drops in class and shortens in distance June 14 in the $100,000 Daytona Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park. The 6 1/2-furlong turf sprint for 3-year-olds and up drew an accomplished field of eight…
With the rain staying away and the sun beaming through the clouds, the second day of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale took place June 11. And once the session wrapped, it was the fillies from the consignment of Omar Ramirez who were among…
