Hong Kong Derby Series Kicks Off With Classic Mile
The Hong Kong Classic Mile, first leg of its 4-year-old Classic Series, looks wide open, but Zac Purton, who has ridden more than half the entries at one time or another, opts for Sagacious Life.
The Hong Kong Classic Mile, first leg of its 4-year-old Classic Series, looks wide open, but Zac Purton, who has ridden more than half the entries at one time or another, opts for Sagacious Life.
Grade 1-winning millionaire Gun Pilot, a Three Chimneys homebred, has been represented by his first reported foal, bred by Tommy Wente's St. Simon Place near Lexington. The bay colt is out of the winning mare Just Life.
Trainer Riley Mott discusses Street Sense Stakes (G3) winner Incredibolt at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 29, two days before he contests the $275,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
This year's race meet, which runs through Sept. 13, will feature 36 total stakes, including nine graded events.
Eclipse champion female sprinter Shisospicy will miss an intended trip to Saudi Arabia after developing an infection, trainer Jose D'Angelo said.
After a neck defeat in the Hollywood Derby (G1T), Tom's Magic seeks his first graded victory in the $175,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs Jan. 31.
Proceeds of the auctions will support operations of the Maryland Horse Foundation.
The British Jockey Club is investing in the top and developmental ends of the sport in line with the broader approach being taken by British racing.
On the heels of Antiquarian's achievements in 2025, Centennial Farms and trainer Todd Pletcher aim for more graded stakes success when they run Nearly in the Jan. 31 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.