Industry Voices: All it Takes is Money
Industry Voices: It is said that money makes the world go round; it could do the same for the Triple Crown.
Fresu Wins First Santa Anita Riding Title
The 29-day Santa Anita Hollywood Meet wrapped up June 15 with Antonio Fresu winning the jockey’s title, Phil D’Amato as top trainer, and Nick Alexander as leading owner.
Godolphin Flying Start Class of 2025 Celebrated
The 2025 Godolphin Flying Start graduation ceremony took place in the Cape Cross Centre at Kildangan Stud in Ireland June 13.
Lopez, Rispoli Share Jockey of the Week Honor
The panel of racing experts tied in the voting for Jockey of the Week June 9 through June 15, honoring both Paco Lopez, a 12-time winner this past week, and Umberto Rispoli, a 10-time winner, for their accomplishments.
Del Mar Appoints New CFO, Promotes Two Other Executives
Roel Dill will become Del Mar's new chief financial officer. Ann Hall has been named executive vice president, chief operating officer, and Lynn Wright has been promoted to executive vice president, chief accounting officer.
True Love Takes Queen Mary; American Lennilu Third
True Love gave Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore a second 2-year-old winner of the week at Royal Ascot with an authoritative performance in the June 18 Queen Mary Stakes (G2).
Chunk of Gold, Clever Again Spar in Ohio Derby
Triple Crown race alumni Clever Again and Chunk of Gold will bump heads in a chance at redemption in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.
NTL's Sets New Marks at Parx Father's Day Event
The National Thoroughbred League continued its record-breaking 2025 campaign with the June 15 Philadelphia Cup at Parx Racing, drawing more than 6,000 fans, an NTL record, and generating a $1.55 million handle.
For Coolmore, Illinois Takes the Gold Cup Baton
While his retirement will prevent Kyprios from pursuing a third Gold Cup (G1) victory, thanks to Illinois, his trainer, Aidan O'Brien, is not empty-handed ahead of this year's edition of one of the world's important races for stayers.
Powerful Late Move Lifts Ombudsman in Prince of Wales's
Ombudsman produced a blistering turn of foot to power clear of Anmaat in the June 18 Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.