Se Va Colando Qualifies for BC Filly and Mare Turf
Connections for Se Va Colando had their faith rewarded with a professional victory in the Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) that signaled better things to come for Se Va Colando.
Potente, Intrepido Set Track Ablaze in Derby Works
Southern California-based trainers are generally known to have their horses work quickly in tune-ups for major stakes races. On April 26, that reputation was reinforced from two West Coast trainers preparing horses for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).
OBS Spring Sale Drives More Growth in Juvenile Market
A decile analysis of the Ocala Breeders' Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale and OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale results shows growth at all price levels.
Bottle of Rouge Out of Oaks; Lovely Grey Gains Berth
Bottle of Rouge has been declared out of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1) after exiting an April 26 workout with a cough, freeing a starting spot for Go Grey Stable's longshot Lovely Grey, a Vekoma filly owned by Barstool…
Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior Shine Again in HK
Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior, the world's top-rated horses, turn back powerful international raiders on Champions Day in Hong Kong April 26.
Kentucky Derby Notes: Six Derby Entrants Breeze
Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Potente, Intrepido Set Track Ablaze in Final Derby Work
Southern California-based trainers are generally known to have their horses work quickly in tune-ups for major stakes races. On April 26, that reputation was reinforced from two West Coast trainers preparing horses for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).
BH at the Derby: Post Position Draw Reactions
On the April 26 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Analysis of the post position draw plus comments from Bhupat Seemar (Six Speed), Ned Toffey (Further Ado), Tyler Gaffalione (Fulleffort), and Riley Mott (Albus, Incredibolt).
Group 1-winning trainer Liam Browne Dies at Age 89
Group 1-winning trainer Liam Browne has died at age 89. Browne trained Dara Monarch to victory in the 1982 Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) and St James's Palace Stakes (G1).
Wide-Open Field Assembled for Haneda Hai
The Haneda Hai (G1), held April 29 at Oi Racecourse—the first leg of the Dirt Triple Crown for 3-year-olds in Japan lacks a standout contender and looks to be a wide-open race.