Stronach Convicted of Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault
Prominent owner/breeder Frank Stronach was found guilty on charges of indecent assault and sexual assault June 19 by Ontario (Canada) Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy, according to the Toronto Sun.
Venetian Sun Tops Colts in Commonwealth Cup
Venetian Sun, the week's buzz horse for many horseplayers, justified the confidence by landing the Commonwealth Cup Stakes (G1) as the 11-8 favorite.
Will Desert Gate Wire the Ohio Derby?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.
Social Inclusion Returning to Pennsylvania for 2027
Social Inclusion, the grade 1-placed son of Pioneerof the Nile, is returning to Pennsylvania to stand stud in 2027. He will relocate to Bonner Hill Farms near Littlestown, Pa., said Bonner Hill Farms owner Cristina Holmes.
Precise Fends Off Coronation Stakes Challengers
Precise, the 1-2 favorite, confirmed her status as a potential champion 3-year-old filly with a sparkling success under Ryan Moore in the Coronation Stakes (G1) June 19 at the Royal Ascot meeting.
NYRA Announces Opening of Main Track, Tapeta at Belmont
Beginning June 29 the Tapeta track will be open for light galloping and jogging from 5:30-7 a.m. ET Mondays and Tuesdays. Beginning July 1, the main track will be open for training from 5:30-8 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday.
Ward's Bacio Overwhelms Rivals in Ascot Handicap
United States-based sprinter Bacio blitzes home well ahead of his 26 rivals in the concluding race June 19 at the Royal Ascot meeting, a handicap referred to as the "Palace of Holyroodhouse."
Ez Tina Headlines Ward Trio in Ascot's Norfolk
Wesley Ward marked his return to Royal Ascot with a brilliant winner in Bacio June 19. Now he runs three in the 5-furlong Norfolk Stakes (G2) for 2-year-olds June 20 at Ascot Racecourse.