After delivering a memorable runner-up performance in his first try on dirt, 10-time grade/group 1 winner Romantic Warrior will return to grass racing when he starts in the $5 million Dubai Turf (G1T) April 5 at Meydan Racecourse. The Dubai Turf is one of four grass races planned for Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) card….
A total of four horses sold for more than $100,000 at the Texas Thoroughbred Association 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 2 at Lone Star Park, with Hip 15 topping the sale at $150,000. Purchased by Clark Brewster from the consignment of Bryan Ford Training Stable, the Oklahoma-bred colt by Omaha Beach breezed an eighth of a…
The Royal Palm Meet at Gulfstream Park begins April 3 highlighted by the third running of the Royal Palm Juvenile and Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies stakes, races that will once again offer automatic berths to one of six juvenile races at the upcoming Royal Ascot meet in England along with a $25,000 travel stipend. The…
With much of Kentucky under a flood watch amid heavy rain expected to pound the state from April 3-6, Keeneland has postponed its first two scheduled days of racing. The Lexington track said the rescheduling was done to “ensure the safest environment for horses, participants and fans.” Its scheduled card for Friday, April 4, which was…
1. Tappan Street Tappan Street handled his first class test in the Feb. 1 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, stretching out from a seven-furlong debut win to finish second to Burnham Square in the 1 1/16-mile graded event race in just his second start for trainer Brad Cox. Rather than wheel him back…
Virginia horseman Harold “Sonny” Via Jr., owner of duel Eclipse Award winning jumper and Hall of Famer Good Night Shirt, died March 25 at age 94, according to Jack Fisher, who trained the champion as well as other Via runners. Via, who lived at Hob Knob Farm in Free Union, Va., campaigned Good Night Shirt…
Sonata Stable’s Arzak is back in the bluegrass to defend his title in the $400,000 Shakertown Stakes (G2T) April 5. The copper-coated son of Not This Time is a two-time graded stakes winner over Keeneland‘s 5 1/2-furlong turf trip, having also captured the Woodford Stakes (G2T) in 2023. Third to Our Shot in last year’s…
By J. Keeler Johnson (“Keelerman”) Twitter: @J_Keelerman Arguably the most wide-open Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier taking place this Saturday (barring a postponement due to heavy rain) is the $1.25 million Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland. The seven-horse field is small in size, but quality runs deep. Four of the…
Sales histories for horses entered in the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale being held April 15-18 in Ocala, Fla. Sales histories for horses entered in the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, being held April 15-18 with daily sessions starting at 10:30 a.m. ET. The under tack shows will be…
After the Florida Senate’s Regulated Industries Committee passed Senate Bill 408, which seeks to decouple Thoroughbred racing from gaming in the state, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association said it’s not about to give up in its fight to stop the bill. “The Senate’s first of three committee stops showed that there’s more work…
