Veteran Trainer Bravo Trains 1,000th Winner
Veteran trainer Francisco Bravo accomplished a career milestone May 23, winning his 1,000th race when Brilliant Spin won the fourth race at Lone Star Park.
Usha Holds On to Take Winning Colors
Helping to justify the decision Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert made to keep a string in Kentucky this year, grade 1 winner Usha added the $220,000 Winning Colors Stakes (G3) to her résumé May 25 at Churchill Downs.
Legarto at Center Stage in Gold Coast Broodmare Sale
There was a chance Philip and Catherine Brown might have a change of heart with Legarto, but to the relief of everyone at Magic Millions, she is confirmed to enter the auditorium May 26 at the Gold Coast National Broodmare…
Joseph O'Brien Joining Forces with Juddmonte
Speaking on the Nick Luck Daily podcast, O'Brien said: "It's a real privilege for us to be asked to train horses for the Juddmonte team. They have had an incredible number of years as a historic operation."
Formidable Man Proves Much the Best in Shoemaker Mile
Formidable Man surged down the stretch to claim victory in the May 25 $300,000 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. He is now a grade 1 winner at 3, 4, and 5.
Forged Steel Dominates Hollywood Gold Cup
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. won his second consecutive Hollywood Gold Cup (G2) with shippers, following up Skippylongstocking's 2025 victory with Forged Steel.
Thought Process Crowned With a Grade 1 in Gamely
Thought Process, already a multiple graded stakes winner by Collected, claimed grade 1 status in the May 25 Gamely Stakes (G1T). She won by about 4 lengths over pace-setter Rashmi in a final time of 1:47.51 in the 1 1/8-mile…
Flightline Continuing Market Dominance as Freshman Sire
The son of Tapit sired a record-setting $10.5 million colt at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, but even if this purchase is not considered, Flightline still leads the sire standings by average.
Japan's T O Elvis Puts Stone Bridge Farm in Spotlight
T O Elvis' victory in the May 2 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) was a first at the top level for breeders and Pittsburgh residents Jeff and Melissa Prunzik, who purchased Stone Bridge Farm in Lexington in 2017.