Japan Racing Association’s Dr. Kenji Korosue at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses April 24 in Lexington outlines how new methods in early training can benefit a horse when it transitions to a post-racing career.
With 10 days to go ahead of the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course July 26, it does not appear there will be many 3-year-olds brave enough to take on Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Sovereignty . However, the connections of Sandman have never been ones to shy from a…
Breeders’ Cup Limited today unveiled the official race order, post times, and wagering menu for the 42nd Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. The 2025 World Championships will again feature 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in purses and awards, bringing together…
Six 3-year-old fillies will line up in the Saratoga Race Course starting gate July 19 for the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks invitational Stakes (G1), but what the field lacks in quantity it more than makes up for in quality. When partnered with the Aug. 16 Alabama Stakes (G1), the CCA Oaks is part one…
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez was unanimously voted Jockey of the Week for Sept. 29-Oct. 5 after winning eight races, including four stakes. During the week, Velazquez, 53, won a total of eight races including four stakes races, three of them graded and “Win and You’re In” races into the Breeders’ Cup. The panel…
Godolphin homebred First Mission has always shown promise throughout his career, but after his strong victory in the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) April 19 his connections are hopeful 2025 will be his breakout season. “We were looking forward to keeping him in training and maybe see if we can win a grade 1 down the road…
Godolphin, with Sheikh Mohammed at the center of the huddle, squared up against Amo Racing as a well-related son of Sea The Stars fetched 3.7 million guineas (US$5,205,900, 1 guinea=US$1.41) midway through the Oct. 7 opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Amo principal Kia Joorabchian was back in his usual position…
