Stakes Preview: Woodhaven Stakes & Dig A Diamond Stakes

Bucanero Fuerte , winner of the 2023 Phoenix Stakes (G1), has left Tally-Ho Stud and returned to the yard of Adrian Murray, the trainer confirmed at the Curragh March 29. The son of leading sire Wootton Bassett  returned to training after suffering from what Murray described as “fertility issues” and now the 4-year-old will return to competitive action…

When Richi  squared off against stablemate Cavalieri  in the March 8 B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park, trainer Bob Baffert advised jockey Antonio Fresu that the only way they could beat Cavalieri was to steal the race. Richi ran gamely, turning back Cavalieri’s challenges until the very end, only grudgingly giving…

The middle legs of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association Florida Sire Stakes series continue Oct. 18 at Gulfstream Park without the winners of the first legs—Lennilu  and Fourth and Central —but with two dozen other juveniles. Thirteen fillies, one of them an also-eligible, are entered in the Susan’s Girl division, and 11 males will compete…

Maggie Wolfendale & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Dwyer Stakes & the Hill Prince at Aqueduct. Source link

April 25, 2025 4:09 PM 1:19 United States Polo Association membership and handicap director Lindsay Greenway notes efforts to promote the abilities of Thoroughbreds in post-racing careers at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses April 24 in Lexington. Source link

After Lovesick Blues won the GI Bing Crosby on July 26 at Del Mar to secure a bid to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, owner-trainer Librado Barocio’s initial idea was for the California-bred gelding to train up to the $2 million Sprint on Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Further contemplation changed that plan. On Saturday, three…