heartbreaking update: Toronto Blue Jays star faces a potentially career-ending illness.
In a devastating development for the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans, it has been revealed that Vladimir Guerrero Jr., one of the team’s most celebrated players, is battling a…
Acuerdo cerrado: el Arsenal completa oficialmente el fichaje de Merino.
Ha sido un verano complicado para los aficionados del Arsenal, que sólo han visto un nuevo fichaje en el Emirates. Mikel Arteta ha sido paciente, permitiendo a Edu Gaspar manejar…
Kingman’s Celandine Makes All For Lowther Triumph
Rockcliffe Stud’s Listed Empress Stakes victrix Celandine (GB) (Kingman {GB}–Pepita {Ire}, by Sir Prancealot {Ire}), who collected minor prizes in last month’s G2 Prix Robert Papin and G3 Molecomb Stakes,…
Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: August 23, 2024
Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the ‘baby’ races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which…
Harry Angel’s Diligently Swoops Late To Snag Harry’s Half Million Pot at York
Clive Cox trainee Diligently (GB) (Harry Angel {Ire}–Anna Of Lorraine {GB}, by Dutch Art {GB}) had failed to strike in five prior outings, but timed his breakthrough success to perfection…
Ballydoyle’s Content Gives Galileo Landmark 100th Group 1 Winner In The Yorkshire Oaks
Continuing Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore’s incredible week, Content (Ire) put the icing on the cake on Thursday by bringing up the long-awaited 100th individual group 1 winner for the legendary…
“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…