An Into Mischief filly initially listed as reserve not attained on final bid of $290,000 Oct. 8 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales October Yearling Sale has sold post-sale for $275,000 to become the sale topper. Hip 513, a bay Kentucky-bred filly by the six-time leading general sire out of the multiple stakes-winning, graded stakes-placed War Front mare…
The 150th running of the Dewhurst Stakes (G1) was also a landmark for rising force Yulong Investments, who put established superpowers Coolmore and Godolphin in the shade when Gewan made the most of a prominent position under James Doyle to give Andrew Balding a second win in four years in the juvenile fixture Oct. 11…
An Into Mischief filly initially listed as reserve not attained on final bid of $290,000 Oct. 8 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales October Yearling Sale has sold post-ring for $275,000 to become the sale topper. Hip 513, a bay Kentucky-bred filly by the six-time leading general sire out of the multiple stakes-winning, graded stakes-placed War Front …
Jack Davison is set to saddle his first runner at the Breeders’ Cup with his stable star She’s Quality traveling to Del Mar following another huge sprint effort when third in the Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp (G1) Oct. 5. The 4-year-old has been a model of consistency this season. Ridden in Paris by her usual…
Following his Oklahoma Derby (G3) victory at Remington Park Sept. 28, BBN Racing’s Bracket Buster is under consideration for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 1. The 3-year-old son of Vekoma returned to Keeneland‘s worktab for trainer Vicki Oliver Oct. 11, recording four furlongs in :48 2/5. “Bracket Buster came out…
Ken McPeek, trainer and part-owner of Thorpedo Anna , was interviewed in a video clip Oct. 9 that seemed to suggest the 2024 Horse of the Year could be retired before getting a chance to defend her 2024 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) victory. We’ll see. While the racing world will learn the connections’ plans for the 4-year-old daughter…
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is set to stand at The Shizunai Stallion Station in Japan for the 2026 breeding season in partnership with the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association (JBBA). The son of Pioneerof The Nile will return to his base at Coolmore America’s Ashford Stud in July 2026. “We have worked very closely shuttling…
Arqana reports group 2 winner Ridari was privately purchased by John Stewart’s Resolute Racing following the Arqana Arc Sale Oct. 4. Offered as Lot 56 from the Aga Khan Studs consignment, Ridari exchanged hands for €950,000 (US$1,099,330). Ridari, a winner of Longchamp’s Prix Daniel Wildenstein (G2) on the afternoon before the Arc Sale, is to be conditioned…
Ghostwriter is being aimed at the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1T) at Gulfstream Park in January. The 4-year-old son of Invincible Spirit was purchased on the eve of Royal Ascot for £2 million (about $2,712,592) by Amo Racing and went on to finish third in the Hardwicke Stakes (G2). His next start was due…
Trainer Kenny McPeek fell just short of formally announcing the retirement of 2024 Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna Oct. 10 during his “Horse Races Now” podcast. “There is a very good possibility that we officially announce her retirement soon,” McPeek told podcast host Teague Ridge. “I would be surprised if…
