Like his sire, Deterministic was good at three, and even better at four. As a sophomore, Liam’s Map won a stake, then tallied two grade 1 races at four; Deterministic has won graded stakes at three and four. Most recently, the dark bay colt annexed the June 8 Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes (G1T) at…
Three months before this fall’s Breeders’ Cup, numerous stakes races this weekend will provide a glimpse of leading contenders for some of the 14 Breeders’ Cup races Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Five grade 1s take place in New York and California Aug. 2, with three of them—the Whitney Stakes (G1), Fourstardave Stakes…
In the keynote address of The Jockey Club’s 73rd Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing, which concluded earlier today, Everett R. Dobson, newly elected chair of The Jockey Club, discussed his plans for the organization and The Jockey Club’s ongoing plans to help grow the sport. “In closing, let me acknowledge the…
Twice classic-placed Tacitus got his first winner as a sire when his 2-year-old filly Tacit Value was victorious July 31 at Delaware Park. Starting her fourth career race, Tacit Value was able to put it all together, taking control of the 5 1/2-furlong maiden claiming race after bumping with rivals and bobbling at the start, according…
Over 20 years have gone by since the stories of Funny Cide and Smarty Jones captured the hearts of America during their heroic Triple Crown bids in back-to-back years. Now, their stories have become officially intertwined through the sons of their Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1)-winning riders. Smarty Jones was ridden by veteran…
Due to heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in the area, the remainder of the live racing card, races six through the nine, have been cancelled at Delaware Park today. Live racing is scheduled to resume tomorrow. Sign up for BloodHorse Daily This press release has not been edited by BloodHorse. If there are any questions…
A couple of pricey New York-breds will take a shot at graded black type in the $175,000 Adirondack Stakes (G3) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 3, along with four other 2-year-old fillies, all of which will be trying the 6 1/2 distance for the first time. A $500,000 purchase at this year’s Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s…
Through the opening weeks of the Saratoga Race Course meeting, Saratoga Live, the daily Fox Sports broadcast from Saratoga, has aired on repeat a feature on trainer Amelia Green, who saddled her first starter last year. Though she’s gone to the winner’s circle with her horses eight times since going on her own, none of…
Older fillies and mares will get their chance to earn grade 1 status and an expenses-paid spot in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Aug. 2 at Del Mar. The Clement L. Hirsch, a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In event, drew a field of seven, including three from the…
Voting is underway for the 2025 Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame class. Nine horses, from classic winners to Eclipse Award winners to modern superstar millionaires, are on the final ballot. The finalists (in alpha order) are Bee Bee Bee, Brilliant Brass, Cathryn Sophia, Caveat, Cherokee’s Boy, Eighttofasttocatch, Heros Reward, Include and Smart Angle In order…
