Almeraq Defeats International Cast in Jubilee Thriller
Almeraq defeats Satono Reve by a nose with Joliestar a short head back in third in a pulsating finish to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) June 20 at Royal Ascot.
Sovereignty Returns in Star-Studded Stephen Foster
A little more than 13 months after splashing through the slop at Churchill Downs to capture the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), Sovereignty returns to the Louisville, Ky., track seeking another signature victory in the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1).
Sarayu Becomes First Winner for Sire Collusion Illusion
Sarayu breaks her maiden June 20 at Woodbine, becoming freshman sire Collusion Illusion's first winner.
A Connect Exacta: Chip Honcho, Ocelli 1-2 in Ohio Derby
Sons of stallion Connect finish 1-2 in the June 20 Ohio Derby (G3), with Chip Honcho stalking the pace and running down Ocelli by a length in the 1 1/8-mile race.
Stronach Convicted of Sexual Assault, Indecent Assault
Prominent owner/breeder Frank Stronach was found guilty on charges of indecent assault and sexual assault June 19 by Ontario (Canada) Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy, according to the Toronto Sun.
Venetian Sun Tops Colts in Commonwealth Cup
Venetian Sun, the week's buzz horse for many horseplayers, justified the confidence by landing the Commonwealth Cup Stakes (G1) as the 11-8 favorite.