Keeneland’s spring meet concluded April 26 with all-sources wagering exceeding $218 million, the third-highest handle in track history. Source
Chop Chop Lands Elusive Graded Stakes in Bewitch Stakes
The consistent and talented Chop Chop landed an elusive graded stakes win when the daughter of City of Light drew off to a 2 1/4-length score April 26 in the Bewitch Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland. Source
ED CHAMBERLIN: April has been enlivened by his historic pursuit of the trainers’ gong and last-day heartache can turn to joy… ask Man City!
Standing in front of a camera on the day titles are decided requires ruthlessness. There is always the potential for two stories but one, immediately, will be ditched.Source
Planes (seven), train and automobiles! Jockey Patrick Mullins on his epic quest to help dad Willie be crowned Britain’s Champion Trainer for the first time
INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Once in a lifetime are the words Willie Mullins conjures to describe this historic week and his son, Patrick, sees no reason to disagree.Source
Rachael Blackmore provides the inside track on her two rides at Sandown on Saturday – including Henry de Bromhead’s promising chaser Amirite in the Gold Cup
Amirite has the chance to run a big race in the the Gold Cup, while Ballyadam will seek to put in another good performance in the Select Hurdle.Source
The Gang’s All Here: Final Derby Contenders Arrive
The field for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1), set to be run May 4, is all accounted for at Churchill Downs. Coming from The Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Harry Veruchi’s West Saratoga was the last of the 20 horses that qualified to arrive. Source
Carl Spackler, Bango Among ‘Thurby’ Stakes Headliners
Before the graded stakes taking place during the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (G1) and May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) race cards, three high-value stakes headline weekday stakes action at Churchill Downs May 2. Source
Sierra Leone Racing for a ‘Purpose’ in Kentucky Derby
Sierra Leone’s co-owner Brook Smith donates a portion of his purses to the Backside Learning Center, a nonprofit organization that provides support to more than 1,000 people that live and work at both Churchill Downs and its nearby training center. Source
Finger Lakes Begins 91-Day Meet April 29
The 2024 live Thoroughbred racing season at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack begins April 29. The 2024 season will begin with a new race announcer: Anthony Stabile. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, April 27
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Ripon, Doncaster, Wolverhampton, Sandown, Haydock and Leicester.Source