Azeri Top Three Return in Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park
After solid efforts from the first three under the wire in the March 7 Azeri Stakes (G2), those fillies and mares meet again in the April 11 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park.
Former Sire The Player Now Stars at KY Horse Park
Former racehorse The Player is one of the newest attractions at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington—a role that is a perfect fit for the personable Thoroughbred. With limited success as a sire, he was gelded and sent to the…
Lush Lips Looks to Extend Win Streak in Jenny Wiley
The 4-year-old British-bred daughter of Ten Sovereigns comes into the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) off a three-race win streak in graded stakes, including the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) last fall at Keeneland.
So Like Silk, Daughter Of GISW Hard Not To Love, Wins First Out At Horseshoe Indy
So Like Silk (Tapit), the first foal out of her Grade I-winning dam, put in a winning debut on opening day at Horseshoe Indianapolis Tuesday. Purchased by OXO Equine for $925,000 as a yearling at Keeneland September in 2024, the…
Hurricane Lane’s Brother Tornado Tower Debuts at Nottingham
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales…
Plenty of Rain and :9 4/5s at OBS Tuesday
Following a two-hour rain delay, the second session of the under-tack preview of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds got underway with the first two horses across the track skipping to matching :9 4/5 furlong bullet times.…
Hannah Dorling Named New Chairman of HEROS
Hannah Dorling has been appointed as the new chairman of HEROS, the UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to retraining and rehoming former racehorses, as well as providing education and support programmes for young people. Dorling brings with her more than 18…
Oklahoma Track Opens Apr. 15, Dining and Reserved Seating On-Sale in April
The opening date for the Oklahoma Training Track and barn area at Saratoga Race Course is scheduled for Apr. 15, with training on the Oklahoma set to begin Monday, Apr. 20, according to a NYRA release Tuesday. The Oklahoma barn…
Wood Second Right to Party Among Late Triple Crown Nominees
Chester Browman Sr.'s Right to Party (Constitution), runner-up in last weekend's GII Wood Memorial, was made one of five late Triple Crown nominees through a late $6,000 payment that was due Monday. The other late nominees (pending late mail) are…
Diamond Necklace and Precise Among 53 Betfred Oaks Entries
Diamond Necklace (St Mark's Basilica) and Precise (Starspangledbanner), both Group 1-winning juveniles trained by Aidan O'Brien, headline 53 entries for the Betfred Oaks at Epsom on Friday, June 5. Unbeaten in three starts as a two-year-old, Diamond Necklace was last…