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Sun Goddess to Step Up in Phoenix at the Curragh
With Benvenuto Cellini taking Aidan O'Brien's Irish Derby (G1) tally to 18, the onus is now on Sun Goddess to strike in the Aug. 9 Phoenix Stakes (G1) and restore parity between two races the trainer has historically dominated.
Brant Retired; Enters Stud at Hill 'n' Dale in 2027
2025 Del Mar Futurity (G1) winner Brant has been retired from racing and will enter stud next year at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.
Old Rivals Clash in Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville
Thesecretadversary, Take Charge Star, and True Love head the field in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) over the unique trip of 6 1/2 furlongs.
Deterministic Solidifies Brilliance in Fourstardave
Taking aim at pacesetting Mi Bago in the stretch, Deterministic kicks clear through the lane to capture the $750,000 Fourstardave Stakes (G1T) Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course for the second consecutive year.
Explora Cruises in Test to Record First Grade 1 Victory
Cut loose by jockey Flavien Prat in the stretch after pressing the pace three wide, Explora cruises to an easy victory in the Aug. 8 Test Stakes (G1) for 3-year-old fillies at Saratoga Race Course.
Jaramillo Making Waves on West Coast
Jockey Emisael Jaramillo quickly made his mark in Southern California and sustained the momentum at Del Mar, where he recently won the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) July 25 aboard Listenupshance.
HRRN to Continue Partnership with Woodbine Racing
Horse Racing Radio Network's "Woodbine Week," the successful five-part series in partnership with Woodbine Entertainment, has been announced to continue its broadcasting, starting Aug. 10.
Sovereignty Back On Top With Whitney Tour de Force
Rebounding from a pair of losses to begin his 4-year-old campaign, Godolphin's reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty closes from the back of the pack to wallop the opposition in the Whitney Stakes (G1) Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course.
Glacius Springs Front-Running Upset in Saratoga Derby
V. I. Araci's homebred Glacius proves uncatchable in his North American debut at 9-1 odds in taking the $750,000 Saratoga Derby (G1T) Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course.