Widden Gears Up for New Season With Cogburn
Cogburn will stand at Widden Stud alongside their recently minted Australian champion sire Zoustar for an introductory fee of AU$27,500.
Santa Anita Derby's Importance in Focus at CHRB Meeting
California racing representatives acknowledge the importance of maintaining the stature of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and the state's other major races for 3-year-olds.
Canterbury Raises Purses for Two MN-Bred Stakes
Canterbury Park announced that, in cooperation with the Minnesota HBPA, the purses for the Blair's Cove Minnesota Turf and the Bella Notte Minnesota Distaff Sprint will be increased to $50,000 and will be conducted as stakes Sept. 6.
Study on Surgical Removal of OCD Lesions Published
In a study authored by Hagyard surgeon Dr. Russ Freeland—along with Hagyard Alumni Dr. W. True Baker and Dr. Pieternel Kerber; results indicate yearlings that had the LTR OCD removed performed comparably to unaffected Thoroughbreds.
Tropical Racing Joins Fair Hill Roster of Barn Owners
Fair Hill Training Center today announced that Tropical Racing has joined its roster of barn owners. With the acquisition of the newly constructed Parlo II barn, Tropical secures access to an innovative Thoroughbred training center in the U.S.
Gonzalez Named Jockey of the Week Post Del Mar Oaks Win
Ricky Gonzalez won the second grade 1 of his riding career Aug. 16 in guiding Velocity to an upset victory in the Del Mar Oaks (G1T). A panel of racing experts voted Gonzalez Jockey of the Week for Aug. 11-17.
Picks for the Travers and Forego Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Travers (G1) and Forego (G1) at Saratoga.
Thorpedo Anna Seeks Revenge in Personal Ensign
Bounced around early in the La Troienne Stakes (G1), leading to the worst loss of her career, Thorpedo Anna has a chance to turn the tables Aug. 23 in the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course against…
Scylla Eyes First Grade 1 Victory in Ballerina Stakes
When Scylla enters the starting gate for the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (G1), the 5-year-old daughter of Tapit will be looking to follow in the footsteps of her dam, Close Hatches, by becoming a grade 1 winner at Saratoga Race Course.