The lead-up to the Labor Day holiday weekend yielded four juvenile fillies who uncorked “better than it looked” debuts in turf races. They didn't earn gaudy speed figures or win by huge margins, but their visually appealing efforts added depth…
Reinforcing her three prior victories, including a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard'-worthy effort at Keeneland in April, Mashallah (Maxfield) came from just off the pace to run off to an eye-catching 5-length victory over GSW Mythical (St Patrick's Day)…
Book'em Danno (Bucchero), forced to defect from the Aug. 29 GI Forego after being cast in his stall the night before, has been ruled out of the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint at Keeneland, according to post on X by Paul…
The parade of freshman sire starters continues on both coasts with full and half-siblings to noteworthy runners going to post at Saratoga, Del Mar, and Kentucky Downs for a packed Monday of Labor Day racing. Please see 'Summer Breezes' for…
Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings. Summer Breezes, sponsored by OBS Sales, highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up…
Unbeaten juvenile Push The Boat Out (Kodi Bear) will sport new silks when he makes his next appearance on a racecourse, having been bought by Ace Stud in the days following his success in the G3 Round Tower Stakes at…
The Aga Khan Studs ruled ParisLongchamp's Arc Trials Day, with the king of them all Daryz (Sea The Stars) completing a high-profile treble with another tour de force in the G2 Qatar Prix Foy. Treating the Coronation Cup winner Bay…
With TDN Rising Star Erdenali (Caravaggio) having done the business in the G1 Qatar Prix du Moulin earlier on Sunday's star-studded card, the Aga Khan Studs operation was in full swing at ParisLongchamp when Varandir (Zarak) dented some lofty reputations…
Further illuminating the annus mirabilis of The Aga Khan Studs and Francis Graffard, Erdenali (Caravaggio) announced his arrival on the big stage when taking command of Sunday's G1 Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp. Unexposed entering this first real examination…
Newgate Farm's Henry Field has built one of the most influential bloodstock operations in the Southern Hemisphere, but he is quick to acknowledge the people who helped shape his approach along the way. In the latest instalment of TDN's Words…