First-out winner Piedra Preciosa added some glitter to her victory by becoming the first winner for Darley America’s freshman sire and multiple grade 1 winner Maxfield . The 2-year-old bay filly, raced by Alex Doyle with owner/trainer Rey Hernandez, prevailed by a nose over favorite Wanna Go Home , who was a nose in front of Mescat ….
Kentucky-bred Ruling Court , a son of Justify , continued Godolphin’s brilliant recent record in the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) May 3 with victory for Charlie Appleby and William Buick. He was positioned in midfield and began his charge widest on the stands’ side, enduring a battle with stablemate Shadow of Light heading into the final furlong…
The Florida Legislature has concluded policy discussions for the 2025 regular legislative session, effectively killing the proposed decoupling provisions of Senate Bill 408, House Bill 105, and House Bill 1467, all of which the Senate declined to approve for final passage, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association reported May 2. Decoupling would have allowed…
The Florida Legislature has concluded policy discussions for the 2025 regular legislative session, effectively killing the proposed decoupling provisions of Senate Bill 408, House Bill 105, and House Bill 1467, all of which the Senate declined to approve for final passage, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association reported May 2. Decoupling would have allowed…
May 3, 2025 11:07 AM 4:18 Trainer Whit Beckman speaks about Kentucky Oaks (G1) runner-up Drexel Hill the morning after the race. He also shares his thoughts on Simply Joking‘s Oaks trip and how he expects a wet track to benefit Flying Mohawk in the May 3 Kentucky Derby…
Although Kentucky Derby (G1) morning was cool and rainy May 3, the dreary weather couldn’t dampen the spirits in trainer Brad Cox’s barn the day after Good Cheer ‘s dominating victory in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). “It was an exciting day,” Cox said. “She shows up every time, and all she does is keep winning.” Cox…
May 3, 2025 10:00 AM 3:33 Trainer Brad Cox is amazed that Good Cheer has managed to stay unbeaten through seven career starts after her victory in the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Despite the growing target on her back, the trainer said he’s not feeling…
Patrons arriving May 3 at Churchill Downs for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) did so with ponchos in tow along with their betting acumen, as steady rain soaked the Louisville, Ky., area throughout the morning hours. Precipitation is forecast to continue to fall through parts of the day. A wet main track is possible when the first leg…
Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna , last of seven in the May 2 La Troienne Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, will be x-rayed and examined by renowned Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage, trainer Kenny McPeek posted May 3 on X. The La Troienne marked the lone time in Thorpedo Anna’s 13-race career…
One of the smaller crowds in the recent history of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) saw undefeated Good Cheer win the lilies May 2 in the 151st edition on a day when a mid-afternoon storm delayed proceedings and turned the track sloppy at Churchill Downs. The crowd of 100,910 was the smallest since 100,118 in 2022…
