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Snitzel, Australia’s four-time champion stallion, sire of 23 group 1 winners and 160 stakes winners to date, was euthanized June 11 aged 22, owing to age-related issues, chiefly a deterioration in the liver. The father of 12 official champions across various classes, winner of the Australian general sires’ title from 2017-20, and sire of such…
Following a disappointing fifth-place finish in the June 6 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, the first loss in her eight-race career, Good Cheer has exited the race in good order but has no plans yet for a next start. Trainer Brad Cox reported that the 3-year-old Medaglia d’Oro filly was moving well when…
Carl Spackler and Satono Reve headlined the action on Newmarket’s July Course June 11 as contenders put the finishing touches on their preparations for Royal Ascot. United States turf heavyweight Carl Spackler impressed in his gallop under Jamie Spencer, with the 5-year-old set to make his debut for Australian handler Ciaron Maher in the Queen Anne Stakes…
Just as the Belmont Stakes Festival of Racing got underway on Wednesday, John Velazquez began accumulating stakes wins. By the end of the 5-day Festival, Velazquez won a total of six stakes including three designated Gr. I and one Gr. III for a total of nine wins for the week. The panel of racing experts…
After months of speculation, James Cummings, one of Australia’s best trainers, confirmed June 11 that he will join the Hong Kong training ranks next year. Cummings, the grandson of legendary trainer Bart, had been at the helm of Godolphin’s Australian training operation for eight years before the global giant’s recent announcement to move to a…
Sales histories for horses entered in the Ocala Breeders’ Sales June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale being held June 17-18 in Ocala, Fla. Sales histories for horses entered in the Ocala Breeders’ Sales June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale being held June 17-18 in Ocala, Fla, with…
In an age where most everything is digital, trading cards have found a resurgence. The National Thoroughbred League is getting involved in that upswing as it recently unveiled its first set of trading cards. Scheduled to be released in the fall, the NTL trading card set features 100 cards—10 celebrity owners, 10 trainers, 10 jockeys,…
This column highlights the performances of 2- and 3-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more…
Against a backdrop of warm temperatures and occasional rain showers showing up early on, the first day of the Under Tack show for the 2025 Ocala Breeders June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale took place June 10, highlighted by a strong showing from youngsters representing the Blue Sapphire Stables consignment. Before a rainstorm…
