Stakes Preview: Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks

The November Horses of Racing Age Sale, held Nov. 12 at Keeneland in Central Kentucky, had a strong Middle Eastern influence to it. Representatives for Middle Eastern buyers purchased many of the highest-priced horses in the sale, topped by KAS Stable’s acquisition of Bishops Bay  (Hip 4014) for $1.3 million and RRR Racing’s purchase of World Record …

Fasig-Tipton has added two racing/broodmare prospects to its November Sale, the company’s selected mixed sale to be held on Monday, Nov. 3 in Lexington. Backcheck, a half sister to current undefeated Frizette Stakes (G1) winner Iron Orchard , will be offered as Hip 223. Iron Orchard, who recently sold on the Fasig-Tipton Digital platform for $2.5…

The Budget and Taxation Committee of the Maryland Senate heard discussion March 5 among supporters and detractors of a bill that would authorize up to 4,000 historical horse racing terminals at designated sports wagering locations in Maryland. The devices would be placed at off-track betting locations and tracks that offer sports wagering, such as the…

Normandy Coast  skipped over the sloppy track in the $300,000 Palisades Stakes at Keeneland April 6, taking full advantage of the 5 1/2 furlong sprint being taken off the turf, which resulted in five scratches from the original 10 horse field. The 3-year-old son of Omaha Beach  , appreciated the cut back in distance, after recently…

It’s only fitting that 2021 Florida Derby (G1) winner and Spendthrift Farm stallion Known Agenda  ‘s first winner would come at the site of his most important victory, and that is what unfolded June 19 as Pure Eloquence  impressively conquered seven rivals in a Gulfstream Park maiden race. The victory came on a different surface from her sire’s…

Acacia Clement & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Woodhaven Stakes at Aqueduct and the Dig A Diamond Stakes at Oaklawn. Source link