$214K Derby City 6 Carryover Ahead of Mandatory Payout
The Sept. 28 closing day program at Churchill Downs with mandatory payouts in all wagers led by a $214,090 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent Derby City 6.
Ageless Gold Phoenix Shines in John Henry Turf
Zero-for-three in his previous tries in the John Henry Turf Championship Stakes (G2T), Gold Phoenix was back better than ever in his attempt No. 4, storming to a 1 1/4-length victory Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
Rebel's Romance Dominates Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
Godolphin's globetrotting 7-year-old Rebel's Romance easily won the $485,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) Sept. 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack in the reigning champion turf male's return to American racing.
Alogon Makes the Grade in Belmont Turf Sprint
A fierce competitor on the New York turf sprint circuit the last few years, the hard-knocking Alogon landed his first graded stakes victory at the ripe age of 6.
Snow Face Princess Returns to New York for Matron
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Snow Face Princess, a maiden and stakes winner at Saratoga Race Course over the summer, returns to New York for the Oct. 2 Matron Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Ryan 'Pulls the Plug' on Book'em Danno's 2025 Campaign
Sprint star Book'em Danno will bypass the remainder of the 2025 racing season, trainer Derek Ryan said. Reasons cited were the suspension of jockey Paco Lopez, the gelding's demanding five-race campaign, and a reluctance to run at Del Mar.
Breeders' Cup Winner Unquestionable to Rathbarry Stud
2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) winner Unquestionable will stand at Rathbarry Stud next year.
True Love Breeders' Cup Bound After Cheveley Park Win
True Love showed true acceleration to belatedly win her first group 1 in the Sept. 27 Cheveley Park Stakes (G1)—and there might be more to come before the season is out.
R Disaster Blitzes Competition in Gallant Bloom
Coming into the $250,000 Gallant Bloom Stakes (G2) Sept. 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack, R Disaster had an exemplary record but she was missing one thing, a graded stakes victory. She checked that box with emphasis, rolling to a 3 1/2-length…
Locked Unlocks Breeders' Cup Ticket With Woodward Win
While he only beat two rivals, Locked did enough in the $261,000 Woodward Stakes (G1) at Aqueduct Racetrack to earn a trip to the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.