Shisospicy Seeks History in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Shisospicy will attempt to become the first 3-year-old filly to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1.
Shisospicy will attempt to become the first 3-year-old filly to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1.
Ante-post Epsom Derby (G1) favorite Benvenuto Cellini heads Aidan O'Brien's team for Britain's final group 1 race of the year, the Futurity Trophy (G1) Oct. 25 at Doncaster.
The Breeders' Cup arrived on the scene too late for the great American geldings Kelso and Forego. But at the upcoming 42nd edition of the World Championships, a brilliant European gelding will attempt to join some highly exclusive company.
The prominent Central California farm has nearly completed the redistribution of its nine stallions following the death of farm owner John Harris in the summer. The only stallion on the farm is 21-year-old Desert Code, who may be pensioned.
First-season stallion Cogburn will return to Kentucky early after experiencing fertility issues at Widden Stud in Australia. The stallion will be examined and treated, if necessary, as he prepares for his second season at stud at WinStar Farm.
Gains were seen across all metrics, with 271 head selling for $19,546,500. The average was up to $72,127, a 48% increase from last year's third session of $48,862, and a 38% increase from last year's total sale average of $52,392.
With seven 2-year-olds leading the way, Not This Time tops all sires with 10 horses pre-entered in this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Into Mischief and Gun Runner are tied with eight horses pre-entered.
Letters to the Editor for BH Daily, Oct. 23