Stakes Preview: Paradise Creek & Cliff Hanger

The under tack show for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale kicked off March 6 after being delayed one day by the weather. Hips 1-272 breezed Thursday, with three juvenile colts clocking the fastest furlong of the day in :09 4/5. Hip 119, a colt by first-crop sire and multiple grade 1 winner…

Fasig-Tipton announced July 1 that it will implement changes to the format of the under tack show at next year’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. These changes, centered around eliminating timed workouts and restricting whip use, are designed to better reflect the natural athleticism of the horses, and attract a wider pool of…

After a year-long winless spell, Italian Soiree – Horse Profile – BloodHorse.com”>After a year-long winless spell, Italian Soiree  emerged victorious as a 14-1 longshot in the $175,000 Coronation Cup Stakes (G3T), a 5 1/2-furlong turf race July 11 at Saratoga Race Course. Italian Soiree, b, 3/f Uncle Mo — Social Call, by Smart Strike Owner: Hit…

A longtime assistant for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, Whit Beckman seems to have picked up the knack for getting 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to Churchill Downs on the first weekend in May, even early in his training career. While Pletcher is preparing River Thames  and Grande  to become his record-extending 66th and 67th starters, Flying Mohawk  is…

Image: Steve Hart The fourth and final of the majors at Randwick this Saturday is the Australian Derby (240m), where the market suggests it’ll be an open affair. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Australian Derby. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA….

Jockey Nik Juarez returns to his home state of Maryland to ride American Promise in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17. Source link