Southwest: Steady Sooner
Ellen Caines has been a part of the Thoroughbred breeding scene in Oklahoma for long enough that it's hard to say when Caines Stallion Station officially started.
Take Celebrates 40 Years in the Saddle
March 1 marked legendary Japanese rider Yutaka Take's 40th season in the saddle. Of course, he had a winner on the card.
Romantic Warrior Set To Try for HK Triple Crown Sweep
Romantic Warrior swept effortlessly to victory in the Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1) March 1, setting up a shot at the Hong Kong Triple Crown and prompting connections to discuss a return to Saudi Arabia next year at age 9.
Australian Guineas Tops G1 Pair for Godolphin, Maher
An Australian Guineas (G1) win by Observer highlighted a pair of group 1s won by Godolphin and trainer Ciaron Maher in Australia Feb. 28.
Winx’s Snitzel Colt Withdrawn From Inglis Easter Sale
The Snitzel colt out of champion mare Winx has been withdrawn from the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale after suffering a setback in his preparation.
Zoustar Filly Lights Up Strong Inglis Premier Opening
A combination of two expert judges of fillies by Zoustar, a powerful cross, and the buying power of Ozzie Kheir combined to produce the top lot on a particularly strong first day of trading at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale…
Stakes Recap: Gotham & Fountain of Youth
Acacia Clement looks back at the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct & Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream.
Iron Honor Emerges Well from Gotham Win
Iron Honor emerged from his Feb. 28 victory in the Gotham Stakes (G3) in good condition. Trainer Chad Brown plans to keep the colt at Belmont Park to prepare for the April 4 Wood Memorial (G2).
Horsemen's Conference to Spotlight Timely Issues
In perhaps a sign of some amount of relationship mending between the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and The Jockey Club, the chairman of the latter will deliver the keynote address at this year's National HBPA Conference.
Cox Pleased with Commandment's Fountain of Youth
Wathnan Racing's Commandment was looking good at Payson Park March 1 on the morning after passing the two-turn test in the $425,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.