Defunded's Versatility Could Aid Gold Cup Attempt
Front-running Defunded showed a new dimension in coming from behind to win the Californian Stakes (G2), a tactic that could prove useful in the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1).
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Front-running Defunded showed a new dimension in coming from behind to win the Californian Stakes (G2), a tactic that could prove useful in the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1).
In Jonesboro's seven-year career he had 14 wins, 11 seconds, four thirds, and $1,550,685 in earnings in 50 career starts.
Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Pretty Mischievous is scheduled to return in the $500,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park June 9, trainer Brendan Walsh said.
Longtime steward Dennis Lima of Oldsmar, Fla., died May 24 after a brief illness. He was 77.
Sol Oriens puts his perfect record on the line in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby, G1) against some familiar rivals May 28 at Tokyo Racecourse, including the three who finished right behind him in the Japanese Two Thousand Guineas (G1).
The injunction will prohibit protesters from entering or throwing objects onto various areas of the racecourse including the track and parade ring, after the protest group publicly broadcast its intention to disrupt the June 3 Derby (G1).
Romantic Warrior is the unquestioned star in the May 28 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1) at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. The question is whether he can prevail in his first try at 1 1/2 miles.
The son of Doyoun won the 2000 Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) and was named 2000 Eclipse champion grass horse.
Acacia Clement & Paul Verdosa look ahead to the Grade 3 Soaring Softly Stakes at Belmont and the Keertana Stakes at Churchill.
Bobby Jennings, a successful California-based jockey who won more than 1,100 races but was best known for being a racing anomaly as a six-foot rider, passed away at a care facility in Sacramento May 23 following a lengthy illness at…