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.
NYSGC Panel Reviews Fire Prevention Infrastructure
Following the fire June 16 at Saratoga Casino Hotel, a New York State Gaming Commission panel is reviewing the circumstances, as well as all fire prevention and suppression infrastructure at horse barns at the 11 racetracks located in New York…
Joliestar Seeks Royal Win in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee
Cambridge Stud will bid for a second win in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) when its star mare Joliestar lines up as favorite in the June 20 Royal Ascot feature.
Come for the 3-Year-Olds, but Stay for the Stayers
In this week's On Racing: While the 3-year-old Derby scene takes much of the spotlight, those of us who appreciate racehorses in for the long haul have been treated to memorable performances by two of the best in the last…
Soumillon Appeals ‘Team Tactics’ Suspension
Christophe Soumillon has appealed the eight-day suspension he received for 'team tactics' when aboard Aidan O'Brien's Puerto Rico (Wootton Bassett) in Tuesday's G1 St James's Palace Stakes, according to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The Belgian was riding one of…
Lucky Day! ‘Three Amigos’ Look To Corral Graded Saturday
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has never won the GIII Ohio Derby at Thistledown, but that might change when the speedy Desert Gate (Omaha Beach) runs on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt owned by the 'Three Amigos'–Michael Pegram, Karl Watson…
Frankel’s Niece Amusingly Set For Compiegne Debut
2.33 Compiegne, Mdn, unraced 2yo, f, 7fT Juddmonte's Francis Graffard trainee AMUSINGLY (GB) (No Nay Never) is the eighth foal out of the multiple Group-placed dual Listed winner Joyeuse (Oasis Dream), who is already responsible for five black-type performers. The…