Ortiz on Aristides Winner Durante: 'My Day Today'
Jockey Jose Ortiz describes his winning ride on Durante in the May 31 Aristides Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Mercante Wears Down Brilliant Berti in Arlington Stakes
Many of the racing highlights for owner/breeder Carl Pollard have come at Churchill Downs, and he now has another, thanks to Mercante, who wore down favored Brilliant Berti to win the $273,500 Arlington Stakes (G3T) at the Louisville, Ky., track.
Fionn, World Beater Win Turf Stakes at Churchill Downs
Closing from last under Florent Geroux, Fionn caught midstretch leader Totally Justified and scored by a half-length in the $272,500 Regret Stakes (G3T) May 31 at Churchill Downs.
Derby-Like Trip Earns Mystik Dan Victory in Blame
In his grand return to Churchill Downs, Mystik Dan earned his first victory since the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a very similar trip in the $270,000 Blame Stakes (G3) May 31.
Mystik Dan Co-Owner Gasaway: 'We're Really Excited'
Mystik Dan co-owner Lance Gasaway shares his thoughts on Mystik Dan's victory in the Blame Stakes (G3).
Former Claimer Classic Mo Town Takes Eclipse Stakes
Classic Mo Town, claimed for $25,000 last year at Gulfstream Park, scored his first graded win in the May 31 Eclipse Stakes (G2) at Woodbine. Later on the card, 2024 King's Plate Stakes winner Caitlinhergrtness dominated the Belle Mahone Stakes (G3).
Former Ontario HBPA President Cohen Dies
Former Ontario Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association president Conrad Cohen has died.
Baeza Could Upend 3-Year-Old Picture in Belmont
While the racing world crosses its fingers and hopes there will be a rematch between Sovereignty and Journalism in the Belmont Stakes (G1), it would be quite a mistake to sleep on Baeza.
Central Kentucky Vet, Breeder Connie Brown Dies at 71
Dr. Connie Brown, an equine veterinarian who also bred a number of winning Thoroughbreds, died May 15. She was 71.