Basin Gets is First Winner as Somavia Triumphs
Iowa-bred Somavia was impressive in her second career start, winning a maiden special weight contest at Prairie Meadows June 29. Her victory provided the first career winner for her sire, Basin.
Tashi Breaks Through to Win Tattersall's Tiara
The final group 1 of Australia's 2024-25 season went the way of Tashi as the Peter Snowden-trained mare swept to victory June 28 in the 1,400-meter (about seven-furlong) Tattersall's Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm.
Industry-Shaping Horseman Lukas Dies at Age 89
Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, whose life included many different chapters—nearly all of which shaped today's racing—died June 28 in Louisville, Ky. He was 89.
Starspangledbanner Colt Tops Goffs Classic Sale
The inaugural edition of the Goffs Classic Breeze-Up Sale generated €2,565,500 in turnover, a €65,783 average price and a median of €45,000 June 28. A colt by Starspangledbanner was the sales-topper at €330,000.
Stakes Recap: Ashley T. Cole & Tale of the Cat
Acacia Clememt & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Ashley T. Cole Stakes at Belmont at the Big A and The Tale of the Cat Stakes at Monmouth.
Winx’s Snitzel Colt to Sell at Inglis Easter Sale
Twenty-five-time group 1 winning Winx's colt by Snitzel will sell at next year's Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. The colt has been raised at Coolmore Stud which will also consign him.
Calandagan Shines in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud
Calandagan finally made his breakthrough in group 1 company June 29 when running out the impressive winner of the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (G1).
Lambourn Sweeps Epsom, Irish Derby Double
Lambourn followed in his sire and grandsire's footsteps to become the 20th horse to complete the Epsom Derby (G1) and Irish Derby (G1) double.
Romeo Wins Bashford Manor in Stakes Record Time
Joseph Lloyd's Romeo romped home to win the $225,000 Bashford Manor Stakes at Churchill Downs June 29 by three lengths, finishing in a stakes record for the six furlong race.