Angel Capital Gets Elusive Group 1 in Sir Rupert Clarke
Angel Capital finally secured a deserved breakthrough at the highest level when producing a powerful finish to land the Sept. 19 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (G1) at Caulfield Racecourse.
Nyquist Colt Brings $1.2 Million at Keeneland
Hip 1686, a son of Nyquist consigned by Four Star Sales, was the first yearling through the ring to sell for seven figures Sept. 20 when bringing $1.2 million from Donato Lanni, agent for FRC, Starlight and Madaket.
Trio of Makeup Days Added to Belmont October Schedule
Following the cancellation of three previous days of live racing in New York, Belmont Park will add three Wednesday cards Oct. 14, 21, and 28.
Stakes Recap: Jockey Club Gold Cup & Pennsylvania Derby
Megan Burgess looks back at the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park & the Pennsylvania Derby at Parx.
Birdman Soars to Underwood Victory at Caulfield
Chris Waller's redoubtable import Birdman staked his claim for the AU$6 million Cox Plate (G1) in notching his second elite success—in the space of three starts—in Caulfield Racecourse's Underwood Stakes (G1) Sept. 19.
Stone Farm Carries Hancock's Legacy at Keeneland Sale
Just two days after the Thoroughbred industry lost one of its pillars in Arthur Hancock III, Stone Farm consignment sold its highest-priced horse of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, when a colt by Nyquist brought $825,000 from Pin Oak Stud.
Dutrow Trains 2,000th Winner
Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. trained his 2,000th winner Sept. 20 when Long Pour won the seventh race at Belmont Park.