Richi Builds on Success of Chilean Runners in the U.S.

Richi Builds on Success of Chilean Runners in the U.S.

Chilean-bred horses have been making an impact on North American racing for considerable time.  Indeed, since Cougar II earned honors as champion turf horse in 1972 more than a dozen Chilean-breds have won United States grade 1 events, also including Miss Brio, who defeated Winning Colors for the 1989 Maskette Stakes (G1); Puerto Madero, who left Silver…

Cornucopian to Run in Allowance, Eyes Preakness Bid

Cornucopian to Run in Allowance, Eyes Preakness Bid

The seventh race at Aqueduct Racetrack April 27, a one-turn allowance optional claiming mile for sophomores, will feature the well-regarded $1.1 million purchase Cornucopian  as part of an eight-horse field that includes graded stakes-placed New York-bred Sand Devil . Trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, the son of Into Mischief   made his first two starts…

5,000 Raised for Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

$445,000 Raised for Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

The Thoroughbred racing industry joined forces on Saturday, April 19th for the seventh annual PDJF Telethon to raise over $445,000 for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The event was presented by Lane’s End Farm and broadcast on both FanDuel TV and America’s Day at the Races on the FOX Sports family of networks. “This…

Churchill Pauses Three Projects Due to Tariff Costs

Churchill Pauses Three Projects Due to Tariff Costs

Citing current macroeconomic conditions and increasing uncertainty surrounding construction costs related to tariff and trade disputes, Churchill Downs Inc. announced on April 23 that it has decided to pause its multi-year projects to develop the Skye, Conservatory, and Infield Projects. In the coming months, CDI will assess the evolving economic landscape and evaluate any changes…

First Mission Pointed Toward Stephen Foster

First Mission Pointed Toward Stephen Foster

First Mission  has a guaranteed spot in the $250,000 Pimlico Special Stakes (G3) May 16 at Pimlico Race Course, but his team has bigger plans for the 5-year-old son of Street Sense  . A first career grade 1 victory. “Absolutely,” Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan said moments after First Mission’s two-length victory in the $1.25…