Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 15th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: We preview the field for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17. Hall of Fame trainer D….
The Shes Perfect camp will appeal against her dramatic demotion from first place in the French One Thousand Guineas (G1) May 11 after labeling Mickael Barzalona’s use of his hand down the neck of the promoted winner Zarigana as “unacceptable”. The filly, who cost €50,000 and is owned by Basher Watts Racing, finished first past…
Skipping the Kentucky Derby (G1) after your 3-year-old qualifies for it can be a tumultuous decision. It is, after all, the sport’s most famous and coveted race. Yet for the connections of WinStar Farm, CHC, Pantofel Stable, and Wachtel Stable’s River Thames , it wasn’t a thorny choice to keep him in his stall on the first Saturday…
The New York Racing Association announced May 12 the appointment of Scott Jordan to the position of head starter. Jordan joins NYRA from Churchill Downs, where he had served as the head starter since 2006. He will assume his NYRA responsibilities May 23 pending relevant licensing. Jordan has more than 20 years of experience as…
In advance of the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1), U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) reintroduced the Regulation Advancement for Capital Enhancement Act of 2025, a bill that aims to simplify the registration process required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The bill, identified as the RACE Act, will increase the ability of fractional ownership companies like…
Gabriel Duignan’s Echo Sound makes her seasonal debut May 16 in the $150,000 Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) at Pimlico Racecourse. She will face an expected 12 other 3-year-old fillies in the six-furlong sprint, including 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up Vodka With a Twist . Last year Echo Sound closed her 2-year-old season with a second…
Maggie Wolfendale & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Peter Pan Stakes and the Man O’ War Stakes at the Belmont at the Big A. Source link
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…
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…
As time continues to tick away for the connections of Journalism to decide whether or not to enter the Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17, trainer Michael McCarthy returned to Kentucky May 11 to oversee the colt’s training. With…
