Calandagan Shines in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud
Calandagan finally made his breakthrough in group 1 company June 29 when running out the impressive winner of the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (G1).
Lambourn Sweeps Epsom, Irish Derby Double
Lambourn followed in his sire and grandsire's footsteps to become the 20th horse to complete the Epsom Derby (G1) and Irish Derby (G1) double.
Romeo Wins Bashford Manor in Stakes Record Time
Joseph Lloyd's Romeo romped home to win the $225,000 Bashford Manor Stakes at Churchill Downs June 29 by three lengths, finishing in a stakes record for the six furlong race.
Ortiz Dominates Churchill Spring Meet with 63 Wins
Jockey Jose Ortiz, trainer Joe Sharp, and owner Godolphin topped their respective standings for the 2025 Churchill Downs Spring Meet, which concluded June 29.
Touch of Destiny Remains Undefeated, Clinches BC Berth
Haras Phillipson's undefeated homebred Touch of Destiny dominated the Asociacion Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) at Hipodromo Maronas June 29 with a gate-to-wire victory and earned a spot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Lukas' Legacy Lives On in June 29 Churchill Stakes
After D. Wayne Lukas' death was announced June 29, his former assistants Dallas Stewart and Mike Maker were successful in accomplishing what he taught them to do: win.
D. Wayne Lukas, Hall of Fame horse trainer, dies
D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame horse trainer who was second all time with 15 Triple Crown race wins, has died at the age of 89.