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.
Imamura Becomes First Japanese Woman to Ride G1 Winner
Juryoku Pierrot wins the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks, G1T) May 24 at Tokyo Racecourse as Seina Imamura becomes the first Japanese female rider to win a domestic grade 1 race.
Romantic Warrior Sweeps Hong Kong Triple Crown
Romantic Warrior became just the third winner of Hong Kong's Triple Crown with a stretch-running victory in the Champions and Chater Cup (G1) May 24 at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Chiba Thoroughbred Sale of 2-Year-Olds Sets Records
While May 22 was a cold and rainy day, the market at Funabashi Racecourse for the Chiba Thoroughbred Sale of 2-Year-Olds was hot in contrast and produced its highest ever gross sale and average price.
Home Affairs Filly Tops National Weanling Sale
Coolmore Stud sire Home Affairs was in his element again May 24 when lot 251, a filly out of Cancel, topped the Magic Millions Weanling Sale on the Gold Coast.
Birdman's Doomben Cup Win Puts Waller in Elite Company
Chris Waller was reduced to tears—of joy and sorrow—after Birdman chalked up the master trainer's 200th elite victory in the Doomben Cup (G1) May 23.