The final chance to earn points toward the Kentucky Derby (G1) comes April 12 at Keeneland in the $400,000 Lexington Stakes (G3). The 1 1/16-mile Lexington offers points on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale. However, none in the field of nine are in the top 32 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Favored at 2-1 to cross…
Prominent figures from the bloodstock sales world have said they are assessing the economic implications of the sweeping range of controversial trade tariffs being introduced by United States President Donald Trump. Trump asserts the policy will result in new jobs and investment in his home nation, but economic experts have countered with warnings of rising prices…
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April 8, 2025 12:56 PM 3:55 Performing his first breeze since finishing third in the March 29 Arkansas Derby (G1), Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Coal Battle recorded a half-mile in :48 2/5 at Churchill Downs April 8. Assistant trainer and exercise rider Bethany Taylor discusses the breeze as the…
Fresh off his Santa Anita Derby (G1) triumph, Journalism moves to the top of the latest National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll of Top 3-Year-Olds, released April 8. Overcoming a quality field that included two other top-10 sophomores, Journalism impressed with how he navigated trouble in the 1 1/8-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) prep. Now, the son…
One of Keeneland‘s most popular races during its spring meet is set for April 11, when a competitive field assembles for the 37th Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes (G1T). The race is an early season barometer for middle-distance grass horses as they get their campaigns into full gear prior to the summer months and then a…
Leading the 2025 wish list for longtime Central Kentucky owner/breeders Tracy and Carol Farmer was winning the $750,000 Ashland Stakes (G1), a historically important prep race April 7 at Keeneland for the Kentucky Oaks (G1), and run only a few miles from the couple’s Shadowlawn Farm. La Cara , a homebred daughter of Street Sense , answered…
As an integral part of the team that purchased champion male sprinter Straight No Chaser and 2024 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Seize the Grey for MyRacehorse, Roderick Wachman has had an outstanding year of results as a bloodstock consultant. Other recent successes include being the co-breeder of multiple stakes winner Provocateur—now a stallion at McMahon…
View More Free TipsSaleBallinaGoulburnDalby SandownHawkesburyIpswichMurray BridgePinjarraEllerslieHappy Valley Today’s Best BetToday’s Best Long ShotToday’s Best Multi A nine race card has been set down for Happy Valley this Wednesday night where the depth looks pretty good. Best Bookies 💰 👉 View the Best Betting Sites and Bookie Apps Race 1. Yau Ma Tei Handicap (Class 5) 1650m…
View More Free TipsBallinaDalbyGoulburnSaleEllerslieHappy ValleyHawkesburyIpswichMurray BridgePinjarraSandown Today’s Best BetToday’s Best Long ShotToday’s Best Multi The lone NZ racing card on Wednesday will take place at Ellerslie. The weather is fine, the track is soft (5) and the rail is out eight metres for the entire circuit. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA &…
