The National Thoroughbred Racing Association officially announced several staffing additions and changes today. The NTRA announced that Thomas Meis and Mallory Baker will be joining the Washington, D.C., office, and Steve Driskill will be promoted to Vice President of NTRA Advantage-Equine Discounts. Driskill has been a member of the Advantage team since its inception in…
1. Sovereignty Owner/Trainer: Godolphin/Bill Mott Into Mischief —Crowned , by Bernardini Breeder: Godolphin (KY) Though he closed for a respectable second in the Florida Derby (G1) behind Tappan Street , he seemed to regress at least a couple of lengths off his Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2)-winning performance. The Florida Derby earned him a 95 Equibase Speed Figure, down from…
The Dubai World Cup (G1) program has no shortage of hot favorites, both literally and figuratively, but the Godolphin Mile (G2) early in the evening is a notable exception with 14 signed on and support spread well around. In the contentious mix are Mufasa , the last horse to defeat White Abarrio ; Raging Torrent , victorious in…
The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is set to make its three-day run April 3-5, where Santa Anita Derby (G1) contender Journalism was tabbed as the 4-1 favorite in the field of 39 individual horses, plus a 40th option for “All Other 3-Year-Olds” not listed. Unlike the first five Kentucky Derby Future…
For America’s Best Racing, 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. This week’s installment features Jack Wolf, who founded Starlight Racing with his wife, Laurie, in 2000 with the hope of having the partnership race at…
The catalog for the 2025 Tattersalls Ireland Breeze Up Sale can now be viewed online. A total of 250 2-year-olds have been cataloged for the sale, which will take place May 22-23, with copies of the catalog available from Tattersalls Ireland and Tattersalls Ireland representatives April 8. The sale will take place on the eve of the…
Dubai World Cup (G1) Florida-based conditioner Antonio Sano is set to saddle a horse in the $12 million Dubai World Cup for the third time in the form of the hard-knocking Il Miracolo. A son of top US sire Gun Runner – second behind the remarkable Arrogate in the 2017 World Cup – Il Miracolo…
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) proudly announces the appointment of Kendall Norris as the organization’s new Marketing & Communications Manager. In this pivotal role, Norris will lead the TRF’s marketing and outreach efforts, furthering the organization’s mission to provide dignified lifetime care for retired racehorses. A seasoned marketing and communications professional with a deep-rooted passion…
It was an earlier-than-usual morning for trainer Mark Casse’s team April 1 as they welcomed Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman to Churchill Downs just after 4 a.m. ET to begin his preparations for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1). Owned in partnership by D.J. Stable, Vinny Viola’s St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds, and CJ…
When one thinks of the Calumet Farm of old, legends of the American turf such as Citation, Whirlaway, Tim Tam, and the great Alydar come to mind. Now a breeding and racing operation owned by successful businessman Brad Kelley, Calumet has the distinction of being represented by a couple of horses at the April 5…
