Atitlan Prevails in Tight Finish in Charles Whittingham

Atitlan Prevails in Tight Finish in Charles Whittingham

Atitlan  makes it back-to-back graded stakes scores with a narrow victory in the $200,500 Charles Whittingham Stakes (G2T) May 3 at Santa Anita Park. Racing in midpack for most of the 1 1/4-mile journey, favored Atitlan advanced turning for home before overtaking Packs a Wahlop  and holding sway over a closing Dicey Mo Chara  at…

Sovereignty Outlasts Journalism to Win Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty Outlasts Journalism to Win Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty  edged favored Journalism  to take home the garland of roses in the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3. The margin of victory was 1 1/2 lengths. Baeza  was a neck behind Journalism in third. The son of leading sire Into Mischief   is owned and bred by Godolphin, which won its first Kentucky Derby, and…

Kopion Rallies to Catch Hope Road in Derby City Distaff

Kopion Rallies to Catch Hope Road in Derby City Distaff

Kopion  pulled away mid-stretch to claim victory in the $1 million Derby City Distaff at Churchill Downs. The daughter of Omaha Beach   is owned by Spendthrift Farm and trained by Richard Mandella. Kopion, ch, 4/f Omaha Beach — Galloping Ami, by Victory Gallop Owner: Spendthrift Farm, LLC (Eric P. Gustavson) Breeder: Tall Oaks…

Think Big Proves Big Division Threat in Turf Sprint Win

Think Big Proves Big Division Threat in Turf Sprint Win

When Think Big  showed a positive response to cutting back in distance and switching to turf, trainer Michael Stidham and Godolphin thought they had an opportunity to take advantage of their gelding’s youth in graded company. The theory proved correct as a second consecutive grade 2 win May 3 in the $569,600 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes…