One of the key stories of the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3 was that of social media influencer Griffin Johnson and his involvement with Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman . Through West Point Thoroughbreds, Johnson is a shareholder in Sandman, who finished seventh in the Derby, as part of America’s Best Racing’s “A…
Regaled , a 4-year-old filly who finished second by a neck in the Heavenly Cause Stakes April 12, will be offered in the Inglis Digital USA May Sale, set to take place May 23-28. She will be consigned by Paramount Sales. “We are thrilled to represent longtime horseman Samuel G. Davis with this talented filly. Regaled has…
Selling a horse for €2.3 million (US$2,477,404) is one thing. But selling one for that sum after you’ve told the sport’s superpowers exactly how good you think this horse is comes with its own unique set of pressures. That is why, rather than pride or elation, Norman Williamson reaches for the word “relief” as he reflects…
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Pimlico Race Course for the week leading up to Preakness 150 Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Preakness is a grade 1 race that spans a distance of 1 3/16 miles and serves as the second leg of the Triple Crown. With the combined efforts of 1/ST RACING, The Maryland…
Bella Nipotina and Amelia’s Jewel eclipsed the Inglis Chairman’s Sale’s old record price—fetching AU$4.2 million (US$2,689,869, US$1=AU$0.64) and AU$3.8 million, respectively—as an extraordinary year for Inglis continued at Riverside May 8. In an action-packed session in which 14 lots sold for AU$1 million or more—smashing the sale’s previous high of nine from each of the…
A veterinarian accused of conspiring with trainers at Hollywood Gaming at Penn National Race Course to administer injections at prohibited times accepted a lifetime suspension May 7 from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. In a resolution to the HISA website Thursday, Dr. Allen Bonnell, the vet in question, admitted to his role of conspiring…
During a panel discussion May 8 of the ongoing Association of Racing Commissions International annual meeting in Louisville, Ky., five racing investigators spotlighted successful investigations and encouraged coordination across jurisdictions. Calling racing investigators the guardians of the sport of horse racing, Dr. Stuart Brown, Keeneland vice president of equine safety, introduced and moderated the five racing…
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 127 entries for its May Digital Sale, which may be viewed at digital.fasigtipton.com. Bidding opened May 8 and will close Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. The catalog offers horses of racing age, breeding stock—including mares with foals at foot—2-year-olds in training, yearlings, and a grade 1 winning stallion prospect….
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty arrived early morning May 8 at Saratoga Race Course to begin his preparations for the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1) June 7. Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott for owner/breeder Godolphin, the Into Mischief bay shipped from Churchill Downs and arrived around 7:30 a.m. to the barn of the veteran conditioner,…
Wootton Bassett has been sweeping most things before him in a sensational start as a shuttle stallion in Australia. Now, he has the country’s record service fee as well. Coolmore Stud has confirmed their star stallion will stand this spring for a mammoth AU$385,000 (all fees inc GST). It smashes the previous mark shared by…
