Stakes Preview: Ashley T. Cole and Tale of the Cat
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead at the Ashley T. Cole Stakes at Belmont at the Big A and The Tale of the Cat Stakes at Monmouth.
Prat Takes Five Races at Aqueduct to Reach 2,000 Wins
Jockey Flavien Prat secured his 2,000th career victory in North America aboard Iron Max as part of a memorable five-win day June 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Cox Confident First Mission, Hit Show Ready for Foster
Brad Cox is confident that First Mission and Hit Show are ready to give their best efforts June 28 in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
IFHA Council on Illegal Betting, Crimes Expands
The International Federation of Racing Authorities announced that its Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime has expanded its membership to include four additional experts to support integrity in racing and other sports.
Hong Kong Buyers to the Fore as Secure Tops Inglis Sale
A son of Snitzel and dual group 1-winning mare Response, Secure was purchased by Hong Kong owner C Y Wong for AU$500,000. The Inglis Digital June (Late) Sale grossed AU$5,155,100. In total 12 lots realized AU$100,000 or more.
My Boy Prince, Patches O'Houlihan to Duel at Woodbine
My Boy Prince, fresh off a runner-up performance in the Jaipur Stakes (G1T) earlier this month, and 2024 Canadian Horse of the Year Patches O'Houlihan vie in the CA$200,000 Highlander Stakes (G2T) June 28 at Woodbine.
Saratoga Barn Placed Under 14-Day Strangles Quarantine
The New York Racing Association and the New York State Gaming Commission have placed a group of horses located in Barn 66 at Saratoga Race Course under a 14-day quarantine due to a positive case of strangles.
European Horseracing Federation Sets Dunshea Vice Chair
Brant Dunshea, acting CEO of the British Horseracing Authority, has been elected vice chair of the European and Mediterranean Horseracing Authority.
Simplification, Verifying to Shuttle to Argentina
Simplification and Verifying, both graded stakes winners who stand at Pleasant Acres Stallions near Morriston, Fla., will shuttle this year to Argentina for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season, Pleasant Acres confirmed June 26.
Santa Anita Turf Course Undergoes Annual Renovation
The highly regarded Camino Real Turf Course at Santa Anita Park is currently undergoing its annual renovation after performing splendidly during the most recent Classic and Hollywood meets.