Stakes Preview: Diana and Bowling Green

In an incredible achievement from horse, jockey, and trainers, the rise of Half Yours hit a meteoric peak Nov. 4 when he became only the 13th horse in history to complete the Caulfield Cup (G1)/Melbourne Cup (G1) double. Providing trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy and his rider Jamie Melham with a first win in the…

In the days leading up to the May 20 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, the question on the minds of many people involved in the auction was how changes to the under tack show—timed breezes were eliminated at the “gallop only” May 18 session—would impact what happens in the sales ring? Naturally, there was…

After a successful Kentucky debut last month against allowance foes, John Gallegos’ homebred One Magic Philly  aims to make it 2-for-2 in her new home state as she reenters graded company in the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Nov. 15. Formerly based in California with trainer Phil D’Amato, the 1-length victory at Keeneland…

On the heels of a record-breaking November Breeding Stock Sale, Keeneland hopes to build off that success with its November Horses of Racing Age Sale. The single-session sale begins Nov. 12 at noon ET and features a catalog of 215 horses of racing age, with many who are in top form and by some of…

Explosive debut winner Ewing  may point to a next start in the Aug. 2, $200,000 Saratoga Special Stakes (G2), according to trainer Mark Casse.  Owned by D. J. Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds, and Kenneth Freirich, Ewing romped by 12-lengths in a 5 1/2 furlong maiden special weight during the July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga…

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced a selection of special wagers to be offered during the five-day 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival to be held from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8 at Saratoga Race Course. Highlighted by the 157th edition of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by…