Jaramillo , O'Neill, Kretz Racing Lead Classic Meet
The 2025-26 Santa Anita Classic Meet wrapped up Sunday with Emisael Jaramillo as the leading jockey, Doug O'Neill as the top trainer, and Kretz Racing winning its first owner's title.
Omaha Beach Filly Clocks Quarter-Mile in :20 4/5 at OBS
Consignor Tom McCrocklin sent out a filly (Hip 74) by Omaha Beach, who covered a quarter-mile in :20 4/5 to headline the first day of the under-tack show April 6 for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.
Diktaean Leads Strong Field for Kawasaki Kinen
With a total purse of ¥172,250,000 (approx. US$1.07 million), the Kawasaki Kinen, which takes place April 8 over 2,100 meters (about 10 1/2 furlongs) on the dirt at Kawasaki Racecourse, has attracted a strong field.
Croix du Nord Late Rally Claims Osaka Hai Victory
Croix du Nord rallied through the final 200 meters to foil Meisho Tabaru's theft attempt and win the April 5 Osaka Hai (G1T) at Hanshin Racecourse.
So Happy Doing Well After Santa Anita Derby Victory
So Happy was in fine fettle the morning after winning the Santa Anita Derby (G1). "He ate good and looked great this morning," trainer Mark Glatt said. "He seems to be in good spirits."
Blue Grass Day Proves Successful for Cox Runners
The Brad Cox barn captured three of the five graded stakes on the April 4 program at Keeneland, highlighted by the 11-length victory by Spendthrift Farm's Further Ado in the $1,250,000 Blue Grass Stakes (G1).