Newgate, CHC Chase Precocious Golden Slipper Influence

Newgate, CHC Chase Precocious Golden Slipper Influence

Henry Field is hoping he can add another Golden Slipper (G1) winner to his Newgate Farm stallion roster following the March 22 running of the AU$5 million, 1,200-meter juvenile turf feature at Rosehill Gardens. Newgate is one of only two studs in Australia, alongside Coolmore, that is home to two horses who have won the Golden Slipper—2016 winner Capitalist…

Building a Case for Built in the Louisiana Derby

Building a Case for Built in the Louisiana Derby

By J. Keeler Johnson (“Keelerman”) Twitter: @J_Keelerman A 10-horse field has assembled for Saturday’s $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. The 1 3/16-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier has churned out a bevy of top-three Kentucky Derby (G1) finishers over the past 15 years, including winners Country House and Mandaloun….

Pleasant Acres Unveils Financial Savings Programs

Pleasant Acres Unveils Financial Savings Programs

In a bold move to help strengthen Florida’s thoroughbred breeding industry, Pleasant Acres Stallions today announced its Florida-Bred Excellence Program, introducing three ground breaking financial options for Florida breeders designed to give flexibility and support for the 2025 breeding season. The innovative program features three distinct pathways: “Double Play, Lifetime Stay,” “Proceeds Priority Program,” and…

Gold Phoenix Launches 2025 Return in San Luis Rey

Gold Phoenix Launches 2025 Return in San Luis Rey

The venerable gelding Gold Phoenix , one of Southern California’s top turf route performers over the last couple of years, begins his 2025 campaign in the $100,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park. Trained by Phil D’Amato for owners Agave Racing Stable, Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables, and Marsha Naify, Gold Phoenix…

Everest Winner Bella Nipotina Retired

Everest Winner Bella Nipotina Retired

Breeders will be afforded a rare opportunity when the multiple group 1-winning sprinter Bella Nipotina goes under the hammer in May.  The only mare to win The Everest (G1) was officially retired March 18, bringing an end to a glittering career in which the 7-year-old amassed an extraordinary AU$22,757,624 in prize money, making her Australia’s second-highest-earning…

Forever Young, Romantic Warrior Part Ways on Dubai Card

Forever Young, Romantic Warrior Part Ways on Dubai Card

Japan’s Forever Young  and Hong Kong’s Romantic Warrior , the embattled 1-2 finishers from $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), head back to their separate surfaces to highlight two top features on the April 5 Dubai World Cup (G1) program at Meydan Racecourse. The list of likely fields released March 19 by the Dubai Racing Club includes 35…