How competitive is the Appalachian Stakes (G2T), rescheduled for April 8 at Keeneland? Glad you asked. Six of the 10 3-year-old fillies entered for the race won their last start, one by 10 1/2 lengths. Two come off back-to-back victories, and another has won three straight. The 1-2 finishers from the Florida Oaks (G3T) at…
After seeing her unbeaten streak come to an end in the Honeybee Stakes (G3), last year’s Demoiselle Stakes (G2) winner Muhimma will try to return to her winning ways in the rescheduled Ashland Stakes (G1) April 7 at Keeneland. The 1 1/16-mile Ashland for 3-year-old fillies, which offers a total of 200 Kentucky Oaks (G1)…
Thoroughbred industry stakes holders got positive news April 2 related to the United States’ global tariff structure announced by United States President Donald Trump, aimed at enhancing national and economic security. Horses eligible under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will continue to cross the U.S.-Canada border duty-free. A fact sheet issued by the White House stated: “For…
Reigning Eclipse champion turf female Moira is set to make her 6-year-old debut April 5, but she’ll do so south of the equator. Entered in the AU$4 million Doncaster Mile (G1) at Randwick Racecourse, the Ghostzapper mare was one of a handful of mares purchased by Yulong Investments at the breeding stock sales last fall. Yulong,…
Trainer John Toscano Jr. died April 3 in a Long Island, N.Y., hospital, according to Daily Racing Form. He was 80. The horseman, a winner of 428 races in a career dating back to 1979, was a fixture of the New York Racing Association circuit for decades, winning the Bold Ruler Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack in 2022…
West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing, and CJ Stables’ Statesman has won his last two races and steps up in class for the $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) April 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack. The Wood Memorial, which offers 100-50-25-15-10 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points to the top five finishers, is slated as race 12 on Saturday’s…
Three-time group 1 winner Zougotcha will provide buyers with a rare opportunity when she goes under the hammer at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast next month. Zougotcha managed eight wins and two second placings from 18 starts on the track—including landing the 2022 Flight Stakes (G1) and both the Coolmore…
The last three races awarding 100 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points to the winner will be held April 5, at Aqueduct Racetrack and Santa Anita Park, and April 8, at Keeneland. Talented 3-year-olds will compete in the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) and the $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1), both Saturday, as well as in the…
April 3, 2025 10:14 AM 2:19 Coming off a strong win in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2), Straight No Chaser looks primed for the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1). Trainer Dan Blacker discusses the 6-year-old horse at Meydan Racecourse. Video courtesy of Dubai Racing Club. Source…
$12 Million group 1 Dubai World Cup William Buick has a glittering book of rides on the April 5 Dubai World Cup card and spoke of glowing terms after partnering his Dubai World Cup (G1) mount Rattle N Roll on Thursday morning. Godolphin’s number-one rider was mobbed by the international press at trackwork before and…
