While there are thousands of partnerships formed each year in Thoroughbred racing, only a handful, if any, experience the euphoric thrill of Triple Crown success. Back in 2015, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, and Robert LaPenta came together to buy a $1.2 million son of Tapit at Fasig-Tipton’s The Saratoga Sale. Named Tapwrit , after finishing…
Middleham Park Racing were on the mark with a big-money brace during a solid renewal of the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale May 1. The double was initiated by the Calyx filly from Albany Stud who led the market at 155,000 guineas (US$216,095, 1 guinea=US$1.38). “She’s got a lot of size and substance to her,” the…
A field of 11 will line up in the first British classic of the season with leading contenders Field of Gold , Ruling Court , and Expanded among the runners for the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse May 3. William Buick has elected to ride Ruling Court, the subject of a big gamble April 30, having…
A share in champion sire Zoustar topped the Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale which came to a conclusion May 1, selling for AU$1.1 million (US$702,306, AU$1=US$0.64). Offered by Qatar Bloodstock, the share sold to Craig Rounsefell’s Boomer Bloodstock, acting on behalf of an undisclosed client. “I’m always looking to bolster clients’ portfolios and thought…
Noting the borders have largely been secured, industry participants and regulators gathered May 1 at Churchill Downs to say the timing is right for the President and lawmakers to reform the complicated laws and processes that regulate legal foreign workers in the United States. Both tracks and farms rely on foreign workers for labor, with…
As Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy, heads to Churchill Downs as one of the favorites for the 150th Kentucky Derby, McCarthy is using the moment to spotlight something often overlooked: what happens after the race is over. McCarthy has pledged to donate a portion of any Derby winnings to Win Place Home, a 501(c)(3) aftercare…
Horris Hill Stakes winner Orne features among 96 entries for Tattersall’s Online May Sale beginning May 8. The son of Acclamation won the 2023 Horris Hill Stakes (G3) at Newbury for John and Thady Gosden and was also second the following season in the Sandy Lane Stakes (G2) to Inisherin . Other notable lots include Punchestown…
By J. Keeler Johnson (“Keelerman”) Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is almost here. Months of prep races have produced a strong field for Saturday’s 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses.” This is my 12th year handicapping the Kentucky Derby on Unlocking Winners. My Derby…
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs. The final installment of the annual series features Umberto Rispoli, who will get a leg up from trainer Michael McCarthy on Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner and expected Derby…
May 1, 2025 9:17 AM 1:33 Danielle Bricker tells us three things you might not know about Grande! The Curlin colt is trained by Todd Pletcher and will break from the 10 post in the Kentucky Derby (G1). View Comments …
