“She’s Got This,” Mark Edwards Riding High with Thorpedo Anna
Everyone has their superstitions before a big race. For Mark Edwards, it’s the shirt he was wearing when Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) broke her maiden by over eight lengths and…
John Stewart Buys Controlling Interest in King George Winner Goliath
American owner-breeder John Stewart of Resolute Racing has completed a deal to buy a majority share in the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug…
Impressive Leopardstown Win For Newtown Anner’s Wootton Bassett Filly
Building on her debut second over seven furlongs at Leopardstown last month, Newtown Anner Stud Farm’s Chantez (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}–Lady Lara {Ire}, by Excellent Art {GB}) returned to the…
Friday Insights: Brown Has Turf Maiden Surrounded
7th-SAR, $100k, Msw, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, post time: 3:54 p.m. ET Chad Brown saddles a pair of debutantes in this spot, led by Klaravich Stables’ $310,000 Keeneland September purchase…
Fasig-Tipton Opens Bidding For August Digital Sale With Over 200 Entries
Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 213 entries for its August Digital Sale, which opened bidding Aug. 22 and will close Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 12 p.m. ET., the auction house said in…
Letter To The Editor: Why Synthetic Surfaces Make Sense For New York Breeders
A synthetic track is necessary for the survival of New York breeding farms, such as Sequel. The New York Bred program and the breeder awards generated are incredibly beneficial and…
Breeders’ Cup Next for City Of Troy Following World-Leading Win at York
The GI Breeders’ Cup Classic has been confirmed as the next port of call for City Of Troy following his dominant win in Wednesday’s G1 Juddmonte International at York. Trainer…
Nunthorpe Hero Borderlescott and the Story of Yorkshire’s Favourite Son
No two racing fans ever experience the same journey into the sport. For some the excitement of the punt comes first and a true appreciation for what the Thoroughbred is…
Irish National Stud Hosts IEVA Veterinary Lecture
The Irish National Stud will host the fourth event in IEVA ‘s CPD 2024 Series Saturday, Aug. 31. Entitled “Surgery and Lameness”, the event is geared toward recent veterinary graduates…
Omaha Beach Filly Runs To the Money and Earns a ‘Rising Star’ at the Spa
With the Angels (f, 2, Omaha Beach–Sister Margaret, by Pulpit) was accorded a 6-1 chance on the morning line for Thursday’s state-bred opener from Saratoga, but she was well-tried in…
Pretty Mischievous Retired to Godolphin’s Gainsborough Division
Godolphin took to X to announce 2023 Eclipse champion 3-year-old filly Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief–Pretty City Dancer, by Tapit) has been retired from racing. The social media post said, “Kentucky…
Friday’s Observations: Persian King Craven Breeze Up Sensation Debuts at York
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action…
Saturday Sires: Twirling Candy and Union Rags
There were two Grade I races last weekend in North America, one at Saratoga and one at Del Mar. One was on the dirt and one was on the turf,…
‘This is Our Grand Finale’: Dwyer Relishing Asfoora’s Nunthrope Bid
With Europe’s sprinting division positioned in a kind of limbo over the past year or so, the presence of Australian raider Asfoora (Aus) (Flying Artie {Aus}) has added some spice…
TAA Onsite During Del Mar’s Pacific Classic Day
Once again, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will be present to raise awareness for retired racehorses during Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar on Saturday, Aug. 31, the non-profit said…
Sainz expects McLaren-like rebound from Williams
Carlos Sainz says his early impressions of the key personnel at Williams have given him the same optimism about the team’s potential for future success as he had when he…
Ahead of 200th race, Verstappen says he’s ‘passed halfway’ of F1 career
Max Verstappen says his Formula 1 career is “passed halfway for sure” as he prepares for his 200th race at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. The defending champion made his…
‘There is no next thing for me’ – Ricciardo all-in on Red Bull hopes
Daniel Ricciardo says he has no interest in a move outside of the Red Bull family despite uncertainty over his future at RB. Red Bull’s decision to stick with Sergio…
I’d have loved to take Bonnington to Ferrari – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he would have loved to take Peter Bonnington with him to Ferrari, following confirmation of his long-time race engineer’s promotion at Mercedes, which will being their relationship…
ESPN highlights F1 audience growth from first half of 2024 season
Formula 1 returns from its annual summer break with this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, the first of 10 races remaining in the sport’s longest season to date. ESPN reports race…