Hill 'n' Dale Farms' stallion is one of five sires since 2000 to achieve a seven-figure average at The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Trainer Michelle Lovell, who has never started a horse at Saratoga, is bringing Damon's Mound to the Saratoga Special, where he will face a tough test following a dominant maiden win at Churchill Downs.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Beverly D. Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.
The robbery was thwarted by quick-witted and sharp-eyed neighbors.
Trainer Phil D'Amato sends Irish-breds Going Global and Burgoo Alley out for the Yellow Ribbon Handicap at Del Mar.
This is the first monetary donation presentation stemming from a new, community initiative that will feature a different organization each month.
Bobby Flay is no stranger to succeeding at The Saratoga Sale, where he sold a $2 million full sister to graded stakes winner First Captain Aug. 9 to West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing, and 3C Stable.
A youngster who raised £32,000 (US$39,105) from charity walks for two leading racing organizations notched his first winner as a jockey last week—and he is hopeful it will be the launchpad for a successful career in the sport.
White Birch Farm & M.V. Magnier partnered on the Gainesway-consigned colt.
Commanche Falls wins the Stewards' Cup for the second successive year, narrowly beating Tabdeed at Glorious Goodwood.
Khaadem holds off favourite Raasel to claim victory in the King George Qatar Stakes on the fourth day of Glorious Goodwood.
Hollie Doyle rides Nashwa to a second Group One win with victory in the Nassau Stakes on the third day of Glorious Goodwood.
Pre-race favourite Baaeed claims victory in the Sussex Stakes on the second day of Glorious Goodwood.
Kyprios edges out Stradivarius to claim victory in a dramatic Goodwood Cup.
Outsider Pyledriver takes victory in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
Frankie Dettori will be replaced by Andrea Atzeni when Stradivarius seeks a fifth Goodwood Cup next week.
Magical Lagoon holds off the challenge of Toy to secure a first Irish Oaks victory for trainer Jessica Harrington at the Curragh.
Five race meetings on Monday and Tuesday are cancelled because of the forecasted extreme heat.
No runners have been declared for a race at Newbury for which the prize money has been called "derisory" by one trainer.
Hill 'n' Dale Farms' stallion is one of five sires since 2000 to achieve a seven-figure average at The Saratoga Sale, Fasig-Tipton's select yearling sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Trainer Michelle Lovell, who has never started a horse at Saratoga, is bringing Damon's Mound to the Saratoga Special, where he will face a tough test following a dominant maiden win at Churchill Downs.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Beverly D. Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.
The robbery was thwarted by quick-witted and sharp-eyed neighbors.
Trainer Phil D'Amato sends Irish-breds Going Global and Burgoo Alley out for the Yellow Ribbon Handicap at Del Mar.
This is the first monetary donation presentation stemming from a new, community initiative that will feature a different organization each month.
Bobby Flay is no stranger to succeeding at The Saratoga Sale, where he sold a $2 million full sister to graded stakes winner First Captain Aug. 9 to West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing, and 3C Stable.
A youngster who raised £32,000 (US$39,105) from charity walks for two leading racing organizations notched his first winner as a jockey last week—and he is hopeful it will be the launchpad for a successful career in the sport.
White Birch Farm & M.V. Magnier partnered on the Gainesway-consigned colt.
Naval Crown helped turn the final day of Royal Ascot Godolphin blue as the 33-1 shot beat stablemate Creative Force by a neck in a dramatic photo-finish to the £1m Platinum Jubilee Stakes.
Ten years after the mighty Frankel stormed to four-length win in the Queen Anne Stakes, comparisons between the two colts are inevitable, but dismissed by the Baaeed team.
A huge roar grew as tiny Hollie Doyle steered 8-1 chance Bradsell to triumph at Royal Ascot, the perfect victory on a fizzing, popping day on these green acres of sun-baked Berkshire.
Coroebus was made to pull out all the stops to supplement his 2000 Guineas triumph with victory in a thrilling renewal of the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Sportsmail's expert tipster Sam Turner delivers his verdict ahead of the opening day at Royal Ascot.
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Thirsk, Brighton, Beverley and Stratford.
The 25-year-old has ridden more winners than anyone in 2022 and achieved the best finish for a female rider in a British Classic when she came third in the Oaks on Nashwa.
EXCLUSIVE: It is not what you expect to be saying when you visit the home of a sportsman after the greatest moment in his career but Derby-winning jockey Richard Kingscote is one hell of a plumber.
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Carlisle, Lingfield, Windsor and Nottingham.
Her first three runners at Royal Ascot this week, less than 18 months after she started as a trainer, are an indication of the steely determination that runs through Haynes.
Wednesday was the first time since 2019 that inductions were held for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame with 2020 and 2021 new members finally getting their celebration. 16 new members were added from the two years combined.
Sunday at Saratoga, favorite Rockemperor held off Arklow by a half length to win the Bowling Green Stakes (G2) with L'Imperator third. Also on the card, Gunite won the Amsterdam Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Saturday at Del Mar, Royal Ship won the San Diego Handicap (G2) by 2 1/4 lengths over favorite Country Grammer with Stilleto Boy third. Also on the card, American Theorem won the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Saturday at Saratoga, favorite Epicenter pulled away late to win the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) by 1 1/2 lengths over Zandon and Tawny Port. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Also at Saratoga, favorite Jackie's Warrior won the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) by 2 lengths over late closing Kneedeepinsnow with Willy Boi third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Sunday at Woodbine, favorite Moira drew away to win the Woodbine Oaks by 10 1/2 lengths over Sister Seagull and Sahlabiya. Also on the card, Sir for Sure won the Plate Trial, Wakanaka won the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2), and Hazelbrook won the Hendrie Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Saturday at Monmouth Park, Cyberknife outfinished Taiba to win the TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) by a head setting a new track record 1:46.24. Previously unbeated favorite Jack Christopher was third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Also at Monmouth Park, Adhamo won the United Nations Stakes (G1), Highly Motivated won the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G3), Lemista won the WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (G3), Search Results won the Molly Pitcher Stakes (G3), and Breakthrough won the Wolf Hill Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Saturday at Del Mar, Bellabel rallied to win the San Clemente Stakes (G2) by 2 lengths over longshot Sixteen Arches and favorite Island of Love. Also on the card, Avenue de France won the Osunitas Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Saturday at Monmouth Park, 8 horses headlined by Taiba and the undefeated Jack Christopher will compete in the Haskell Stakes (G1). Check out the entries for the race and some photos from the mornings.
The opinion-heavy but heretofore science-light debate over whether or not certain stallions covering record numbers of mares per year will weaken the Thoroughbred breed gained a lot of clarity in late June when the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center released the findings from part one of its genetic diversity study. Tuesday, UK professor Ernie Bailey, PhD, joined the TDN Writers' Room presented by Keeneland as the Green Group Guest of the Week to explain the major takeaways from the Gluck Center's research, what it means for the breeding industry, what comes next in the study and more.
“We now have a really great tool, we can do whole genome sequencing, we can sequence every single base, every single piece of DNA in a horse,” Bailey said. “That's really the complete assessment of diversity that one can do. The costs of doing sequencing have been dropping precipitously over the...
Hollie Doyle has paid a glowing tribute to Glen Shiel (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) after the horse who provided her with a breakthrough Group 1 success was retired on Thursday.
The pair combined to strike in the 2020 Champions Sprint on Champions Day at Ascot. However, the 8-year-old suffered a setback in training this season, after which a decision was taken by the connections of the Archie Watson-trained speedster to bring the curtain down on his glittering career.
“He's a star and he is a horse I'll also hold very close to my heart as he gave me my first Group 1,” Doyle reflected.
“He owes nobody nothing and I'm just glad he's going to have a happy retirement. He's a horse who has performed consistently at the top level for the last two years.
“It was crazy how he went from being a good handicapper over a mile to being a Group 1 sprinter. They don't usually get quicker with age, but he...
Some of the gloss has been wiped away from Sunday's G1 Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville after Maljoom (GB) (Caravaggio) was taken out of the race due to a dirty scope.
Trained by William Haggas, Maljoom emerged as one of the most eye-catching losers of the week at Royal Ascot when flashing home for fourth in the St James's Palace S.
Maljoom had already won the German 2,000 Guineas earlier in the season and had been on course to bid for a breakthrough Group 1 triumph in France.
However, plans have been scuppered, with Haggas saying, “Unfortunately Maljoom has scoped dirty. It's a shame, but that's it.”
The Charlie Appleby-trained Coroebus (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), winner of the St James's Palace and the 2000 Guineas, heads the betting for Sunday's...
The CHRB rescinded its recent ruling requiring members of the media to be licensed through the and will instead allow the standard practice of allowing tracks to provide credentials.
They released the following statement Wednesday:
“While the California Horse Racing Board values safety and security in the stable area, it also recognizes the importance of a free and independent press. After considerable feedback, rather than requiring licenses or visitors passes for stable area media access, the CHRB will allow publicity departments to issue credentials for visitor access to the stable areas. The CHRB will hold the racetracks responsible for the conduct of credentialed media they authorize for stable area access.
“The CHRB needs to know who has been authorized by racetracks to enter stable areas, so publicity departments have agreed to provide the names of those individuals. The CHRB has made it clear that the lists will not be submitted for CHRB approval. The...
6th-Saratoga, $88,000, (S), Msw, 8-10, 2yo, f, 6f, 1:11.48, ft, 5 lengths.
MAPLE LEAF MEL (f, 2, Cross Traffic–City Gift, by City Place), named after trainer Jeremiah Englehart's assistant trainer Melanie Giddings, entered this unveiling with a reputation that preceded her, and garnered 3-5 favoritism in this state-bred affair. Quick to the front from mid-pack, the $150,000 EASMAY purchase (:10.2) set the tempo against the fence and expanded her gap at each point of call as Spinning Colors (Hard Spun) chased in vain. In much of a one-horse race from the far turn on, Maple Leaf Mel stayed clear under a hands-and-heels ride, cruising home to win by five lengths over Security Code (...
Coolmore has reached an agreement with the partnership that owns runaway Bashford Manor S. winner Gulfport (Uncle Mo–Fame and Fortune, by Unbridled's Song) to stand the undefeated 2-year-old colt at Ashford Stud upon his retirement. Gulfport is owned by L. William and Corinne Heiligbrodt, Jackpot Farm, and Whispering Oaks Farm LLC.
Bred in Kentucky by Diamond Creek Farm, Gulfport fetched $275,000 from Pick View as a Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July yearling. He debuted for Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen June 10 at Churchill Downs with a scintillating seven-length score to earn 'TDN Rising Star' designation. He was even more impressive on return in the July 4...
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas thought Naughty Gal (Into Mischief) was so good in the GIII Adirondack S. Sunday that her next start ought to be in the GI Spinaway S.
Summer Promise (Uncle Mo), runner-up in the GIII Schuylerville S. on opening day was being pointed to the $300,000 seven-furlong Spinaway Sept. 4, but Lukas said Wednesday that he was reconsidering that approach.
“I've kind of changed gears after I watched Naughty Gal run the other day and win,” he said. “I might run Naughty Gal back in the Spinaway and I'm thinking maybe of shipping Summer Promise over to Monmouth and go in the Sorority.”
The $200,000 one-mile Sorority will be run Aug. 21.
Despite a wide trip through the stretch, Holy Cow Stable's Naughty Gal prevailed by 2 1/2 lengths in the 6 1/2-furlong...
Since last summer, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) has trialed on thousands of runners a discreet sensor technology capable of detecting minute changes in a horse's gait at high speed.
Called StrideSAFE, the biometric sensor mechanism slips into the saddle cloth and works like a traffic light signal, providing a green for all-clear, an amber for possible warning (light amber better than dark amber), and a red for possible danger.
The ultimate aim of StrideSAFE–a focus of discussion during the recent Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit–is to detect soundness problems undetectable to the naked eye before they turn potentially catastrophic. Nearly 6,500 races later, the results are in.
Of the 20 horses...
Editor's note: Ethics is a critical reflection on how we should act and why from a moral point of view. Animal ethics studies how and why we should take nonhuman animals into account in our moral decisions. Because of public pressure and increased understanding on the sentient nature of animals, use of animals in sport and entertainment is being questioned in a way like never before. In this new series, Equine Ethics, Diana Pikulski, a former criminal defense attorney and Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, takes a look at the ways that people in racing are changing long-standing practices for the betterment of the horse.
Savvy Racing was launched by Rhett Fincher and his late wife Theresa in 2018 as their concept to train and race Thoroughbred racehorses to success in an ethical manner. Fincher is not new to racing. In fact, he was born into it. His father, Leroy Fincher, was a jockey and now trains racehorses and his mother, Leslie...
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6th-SAR, $88K, Msw, 2yo, (S), 6f, 3:55 p.m. ET
Ed & Susie Orr picked up Impressor (Classic Empire), bred by Chester & Mary Broman, for $335,000 out of April's OBS Sale following a breeze in :10 flat. Out of the GISP mare Misty Rosette (Stormin Fever), Impressor is a half-brother to six winners including Mr. Beer Goggles (Unbridled's Song) who earned nearly $300K. Misty Rosette is a full-sister to GSW Storm Wolf and a half-sister to none other than Littleprincessemma (Yankee Gentleman), who produced Triple Crown hero American Pharoah (...
