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…
Charity funding: Two Sheffield community organisations compete to win £20,000 in Sky Bet horse racing
Sheffield Steelkings and Sheffield Mencap and Gateway ice hockey clubs could win big with prize money from York Racecourse and Sky Bet (part of Flutter Entertainment) in the Sky Bet…
Friday’s Nunthorpe Attracts Field of 14, Asfoora and Big Evs to Lock Horns Again
Friday’s G1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes has attracted a field of 14, with just one of the 15 overnight contenders, Vadream (GB) (Brazen Beau {Aus}), dropping out of York’s…
Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: August 22, 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…
TDN Rising Star The Lion In Winter Breaks York Track Record in the Acomb
Aidan O’Brien trainee The Lion In Winter (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–What A Home {Ire}, by Lope De Vega {Ire}), a €375,000 Goffs Orby yearling, attained ‘TDN Rising Star‘ status…
Camelot’s Los Angeles Defies Group 1 Penalty With Battling Success in the Great Voltigeur
Despite the late scratching of Derby fourth Deira Mile (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), York’s G2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes still produced a thrilling finish as Coolmore and Westerberg’s G1 Criterium…
Justify’s City Of Troy Makes All In International, Breaks Sea The Stars’ Record
Wednesday’s G1 Juddmonte International Stakes attracted its first double-digit field since Postponed (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) defeated 11 rivals in 2016 and this year’s renewal witnessed a performance for the ages…
Receiving Barns: `Let’s Clean Up the Sport, And The Stalls’
On Nov. 9 last year, veteran trainer Steve Klesaris shipped his mare She’s Awesome from Delaware Park to Aqueduct to compete in the second race. When she arrived, the receiving…
Ryan Picks Jerkens For Book’em Danno
After entering stable star Book’em Danno (Bucchero) in both Friday’s Robert Hilton Memorial at Charles Town and Saturday’s GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial S., trainer Derek Ryan confirmed Wednesday that…
‘I Wish They Made a Lot of Small Horses Like Him’: Magnier Lauds City Of Troy
YORK, UK — Those rather dangerous words issued last October after the Dewhurst don’t seem quite so bold now. “He’s our Frankel,” said City Of Troy’s part-owner Michael Tabor back…
NHC And BCBC Contest Set For Saturday At Monmouth
An $800 NHC & BCBC Handicapping contest, with cash prizes also awarded to the top 10 finishers, will be available online and onsite at Monmouth Park on Saturday, Aug. 24,…