D'Amato Brings Two Contenders to Shoemaker Mile
Trainer Phil D'Amato, who previously has won the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1T) five times, has entered 2025 Shoemaker winner King of Gosford and Almendares in the May 25 race at Santa Anita Park.
Knoell, Little Appointed to TRF Board
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Dr. Megan Knoell and Donald Little III.
Gstaad Looks for First Win of Year in Irish Guineas
Gstaad (GB) will face nine rivals in the Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) as he attempts to go one better than his Newmarket second at the Curragh May 23.
NYRA Announces Purse Increases for Belmont Fall Meet
The New York Racing Association announces significant purse increases to overnight races during the fall meet at Belmont Park, which will open for live racing Sept. 18 following a multiyear redevelopment project.
Cautious Optimism Ahead of Tatts Ireland Breeze Up Sale
With the buying temperature in breeze-up season having cooled considerably this year, there will be no overconfidence from Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins and his team but an understandable pride in the cast assembled for the May 22 sale.
He's a Knockout Ready to Strike Hard in Snow Chief
Santa Anita Park's May 23 card highlight's five Cal-bred stakes races, including the Snow Chief Stakes.
Powershift, Renegade Breeze; Both Could Race in Belmont
Arkansas Derby (G1) winner and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Renegade may have some company in the starting gate for the June 6 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course in stablemate and frequent workout partner Powershift.
Daryz Continues Group 1 Tear With Prix Aga Khan Victory
Daryz continued his merry way cutting a swathe through the European Pattern on a balmy evening at ParisLongchamp, completing a hat trick of group 1 victories in the May 21 Prix Aga Khan IV (G1).
Thought Process, Take A Breath to Square Off in Gamely
Thought Process, an impressive winner of the Feb. 28 Buena Vista Stakes (G2T), will take on seven fillies and mares May 25 in the $300,000 Gamely Stakes (G1T) at Santa Anita Park.
Pride Of Jenni Bids for Fifth Group 1 in Doomben Cup
The May 23 Doomben Cup (G1) has drawn a total of seven acceptors as Pride Of Jenni (AUS) bids to continue her racing renaissance with a fifth group 1 win in the feature race at Doomben.