Betz's Kentucky Arrival Led to Lifetime Success
When Light Won Up won the $103,000 Sweet Life Stakes at Santa Anita Park in February, the $200,000 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate joined an impressive roster of stakes winners bred (and sold) by Bill Betz and partners.
BloodHorse MarketWatch: Into Mischief KY Derby Insights
Pedigree analyst Jay Leimbach delves into the pedigrees of Into Mischief's three Kentucky Derby (G1) winners. Spendthrift Farm's seven-time leading North American sire could make Derby history if one of his sons wears the blanket of roses.
Sir Delius Shines in Queen Elizabeth Victory
Sir Delius proved his rare quality beyond doubt in taking the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) as Autumn Glow's winning streak came to a decisive end April 11 at Randwick Racecourse.
Star Anise Wins First Leg of Japan Filly Triple Crown
Star Anise looked every bit the budding star in winning the Oka Sho (Japanese One Thousand Guineas, G1T) April 12 at Hanshin Racecourse, the first leg of the Japanese fillies Triple Crown.
Stakes Recap: Lexington & Jenny Wiley
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look back at the Lexington Stakes & Jenny Wiley Stakes at Keeneland.
Gargan Points Blue Grass Third Talkin to Preakness
Trainer Danny Gargan won his first Triple Crown race with Dornoch in the 2024 Belmont Stakes (G1). Now he's hoping for a second triumph as he points Talkin to the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1), to be run May 16 at…
Silent Tactic Works Toward Kentucky Derby
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse sent out Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Silent Tactic, and Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopefuls Counting Stars and Search Party for their final works at Oaklawn Park before shipping to Churchill Downs.
Grangeclare Seeks Repeat Success at Tattersalls Craven
Twelve months ago at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale, Grangeclare consigned four horses for a total of 1,450,000gns, with no individual selling for less than 220,000gns.
In Our Time Proves Best in Giant's Causeway
John Stewart's Resolute Racing earned its first graded win at Keeneland April 12 when In Our Time, who is co-owned by Miller Racing, won the $393,475 Giant's Causeway Stakes (G2T).