In his first day riding in races since a Sept. 21 fall sent him to the hospital, jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. won an allowance optional claiming race aboard James Colwell, Ryan Chanley, and Post Time Thoroughbreds’ Sir Greylind for trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs Nov. 12.
Matt Laurie is confident that a wide draw will be no barrier to success for Vinrock in the Caulfield Guineas (G1) over 1,600 meters (1 mile) as the crack colt headlines the stable’s three-pronged attack on the stallion-making contest Oct. 11. Laurie quipped that it might be the first and last time his wife Kate is…
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This column highlights the performances of 2-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to…
Chasing the Crown showed an affinity for the undulating course at Kentucky Downs in winning a massive $508,400 handicap at the Southern Kentucky oval Aug. 31. But through his career, the 6-year-old has been equally—if not more—effective over the grass at Churchill Downs, where he boasts four wins and two seconds from six starts. That effectiveness could tip…
Racing is canceled at Thistledown July 30-31, the remainder of its scheduled race week, as the track surface there goes through continued examination. Pending a satisfactory evaluation, equine workouts are planned to resume Aug. 2 and racing Aug. 4, according to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. The cancellations follow cards being scrapped on both July…
Group 1 winner White Birch has appeared as a star name in the catalog for the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training and Yearling Sale which runs Oct. 27-31. There are 1,627 lots listed in the horses in training section, followed by 104 yearlings on the final day. John Murphy’s gray White Birch has had an…
