Atitlan Rallies to Seize John Henry Turf Championship
Atitlan rallies strongest of all in the final quarter of the Sept. 26 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes (G2T) to post a clear 2 1/4-length victory at Santa Anita Park.
Cabo Spirit, Sorrento Sky, Little Opal Win Stakes in CA
As the longest shot on the board, Cabo Spirit leads throughout to capture the City of Hope Mile Stakes (G2T) and earn an automatic berth to the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T). Sorrento Sky rallies to take the Eddie D Stakes…
Keeneland September Sale Concludes With Historic Gross
The Keeneland September Yearling Sale concluded Sept. 26, generating the highest gross revenue ever recorded at a Thoroughbred auction. A strong market saw 3,034 horses change hands for a record $558,313,400, including post-ring sales.
Donald Dizney’s Little Opal Stays Unbeaten in John C. Harris
The same week Donald R. Dizney lost his beloved homebred and Double Diamond Farm stallion First Dude, another homebred Dizney star came to the forefront when Little Opal (f, 3, Caravaggio–Il Mulino, by Elusive Quality) blazed to a frontrunning score…
Diverse Cast to Contest Japan's Sprinters Stakes
Grade 1 racing returns to Japan in the Sprinters Stakes (G1T) Sept. 27 at Nakayama Racecourse.
Dubai Honour, Goliath Headline Preis von Europa
Dubai Honour and Goliath, two of Europe's classiest old stagers, are the headline acts for the Sept. 27 Preis von Europa (G1) going 2,400 meters at Cologne, with both having shown they retain plenty of talent in recent outings.
Washington Owner, Breeder Hagen Dies at Age 81
Owner and breeder Ron Hagen died Sept. 12 in Kent, Wash. He was 81.