Raging Torrent All the Way to Victory in Godolphin Mile
Raging Torrent led all the way to a daylight victory in the Godolphin Mile (G2), giving trainer Doug O'Neill his second straight score in the race.
Soul Rush Edges Romantic Warrior in Tight Dubai Turf
Other winners of the four turf group stakes races offered on the Dubai World Cup (G1) card April 5 at Meydan Racecourse include Dubai Future, Believing, and Danon Decile.
Dark Saffron Defeats Elders in Dubai Golden Shaheen
A front-running Dark Saffron defeated the world's best sprinters with a stunning 65-1 upset in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan Racecourse April 5.
Americans Hit Show, Mixto Finish 1-2 in Dubai World Cup
Unleashing a furious rally down the stretch under Florent Geroux, Hit Show caught fellow American Mixto by a half-length in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan Racecourse.
American Promise to Await Start in Kentucky Derby
Altering his initial plan to run American Promise in the April 12 Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland, trainer D. Wayne Lukas said April 5 the colt would instead await the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Nick Rockett Leads Mullins' 1-2-3 in Grand National
Ireland-bred Nick Rockett led home a spectacular and historic 1-2-3 finish for an emotional Willie Mullins in the Grand National as he denied stablemate I Am Maximus back-to-back victories.
Owners, Trainers to be Paid for Aqueduct Cancellation
Horsemen impacted by the March 30 cancellation of racing at Aqueduct Racetrack will be receiving compensation through the New York Racing Association purse account of $2,500 or $1,000 per horse for the lost racing opportunity.
Horses Evacuated as Oaklawn Training Center Floods
Crisis was averted at the Ten Mile Creek Training Center in Benton, Ark., April 5 thanks to the fast-moving and dedicated racing community. As flood waters began to fill the barn area, they managed to evacuate all 68 resident Thoroughbreds…
Journalism Favored in Derby Future Before Final Preps
The final Kentucky Derby Future Wager closed April 5 a few hours prior to the final major prep races with Journalism as the 5-1 favorite. Champion Citizen Bull, who will face Journalism in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), was second…