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,…
Velazquez To Serve Three-Day Suspension For Spa DQ
John Velazquez, the winningest jockey in the history of Saratoga Race Course, will serve a three-day suspension Aug. 28-30 stemming from the disqualification of his mount from a win in…
Wootton Bassett’s 340K Half To Arrest Off The Mark On Debut For Juddmonte
Wednesday’s seven-furlong novice at Kempton looked an intriguing affair on paper and Juddmonte’s newcomer Detain (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}–Nisriyna {Ire}, by Intikhab) came through his first test with flying colours…
Honest Mischief’s Sacrosanct Easy Debut Winner at the Spa
2nd-Saratoga, $90,000, (S), Msw, 8-21, 2yo, 6f, 1:11.65, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. SACROSANCT (c, 2, Honest Mischief–Vibrato, by Unbridled’s Song), the 8-5 favorite, strode home an easy 3 1/4-length victor…
Breeding Digest: Yoshida’s Parting Shot Proves A Bargain
Once again American investors have shown an increasing receptivity to European bloodlines, this time at the big yearling sale in Deauville. For now, however, we’re still only talking about a…
For Senor Buscador, The Pat O’Brien A Starting Point
For a horse that has won the richest race in the world, Saturday’s $250,000 GII Pat O’Brien S. at Del Mar might not seem like an overly difficult spot. But…
Brown Has Sierra Leone And Unmatched Wisdom Ready For The Travers Stakes
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–In an intriguing GI Travers Stakes loaded with talent and questions, will anyone be surprised if ‘TDN Rising Star’ Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) wins? Nope. Although it is…
‘Now is the Moment’ Redvers Relishing Queen of the Pride’s Yorkshire Oaks Bid
Eight fillies and mares of contrasting recent fortunes line up for Thursday’s G1 Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks, with the appropriately named Queen Of The Pride (GB) (Roaring Lion) currently edging…
The RACER Mailbag, August 21
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are…
Bonnington gets Mercedes promotion, ending Ferrari speculation
Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer Peter Bonnington has been promoted at Mercedes, ruling out a move to join his current driver at Ferrari next season. Bonnington and Hamilton have formed a…
Now Sainz is signed, who's steering the F1 driver market?
It was not even 24 hours after the Belgian Grand Prix had ended, when members of Formula 1 teams were preparing to take a few weeks off during August, that…
Parker Retzlaff is finding his footing in the Xfinity Series, making second Cup start at Daytona
By Dustin Albino Parker Retzlaff busted onto the racing scene through iRacing. It was up to him on whether that experience could translate to the real world. While many people…
'NASCAR Nonstop' to show every green flag lap of Cup races at Daytona, Atlanta, and Talladega
NBC Sports is going “NASCAR Nonstop” for Cup Series superspeedway racing at Daytona International Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Talladega Superspeedway on NBC and USA Network this season, providing live…
Kubota Tractor Corporation partners with Kansas Speedway for Kubota Tractor 200 in upcoming Truck Series race
The marketer and distributor of the #1-Selling Compact Tractor in the USA* is partnering with Kansas Speedway for one of the most important races of the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck…
Kyle Petty named Grand Marshal for NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade at Darlington
Darlington Raceway announced today that NASCAR legend and esteemed commentator Kyle Petty will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase & Parade on Friday, Aug.…
NASCAR National Series News and Notes – Daytona International Speedway & Milwaukee Mile Speedway
NASCAR Cup SeriesNext Race: Coke Zero Sugar 400The Place: Daytona International SpeedwayThe Date: Saturday, August 24The Time: 7:30 p.m. ETThe Purse: $9,193,568TV: NBC, 7 p.m. ETRadio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel…
Richard Childress Racing loses Richmond penalty appeal
The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a Behavioral penalty issued on August 14, 2024 to driver Austin Dillon, owner Richard Childress and spotter Brandon…
Nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist Caeleb Dressel named honorary event official for Coke Zero Sugar 400
Nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist Caeleb Dressel will serve as honorary event official for the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 25. Dressel is fresh…