Summer Promise, a $500,000 yearling purchase out of multiple graded stakes producer Dream of Summer, won her 2-year-old debut June 25. Two days prior Kaleem Shah’s Arman, a $600,000 2-year-old purchase also won his debut. Source
Godolphin Flying Start Graduates Class of 2022
The 2022 Godolphin Flying Start graduation took place at Kildangan Stud in Ireland, June 24th. Many guests attended who all have supported the Flying Start trainees throughout their two years on the program. Source
2022 Takarazuka Kinen- Titleholder
Titleholder secures his spot in the Longines #BreedersCup Turf with victory in the #WinAndYoureIn Takarazuka Kinen! Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Trainer: Toru Kurita
Owner: Hiroshi Yamada
Breeder: Okada Stud Source
Bella Sofia’s Connections Find Strength in Numbers
The numbers game has proven to be a defining element of a storybook venture for the connections of the grade 1-winning filly sprinter Bella Sofia. Source
Mardukas the First Winner for Always Dreaming
Mardukas, sent off at odds of 44-1, brought home a victory in his second start June 26 in a maiden special weight race at Churchill Downs, becoming the first winner for Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming. Source
Brown Just Four Wins Shy of Belmont Spring Meet Record
Brown is just four wins shy of David Jacobson’s record 44 wins at the 2013 Belmont spring/summer meet, which was accomplished with 168 starters across a 56-day meet. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, June 27
Sportsmail ‘s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s meetings at Windsor, Ponterfact, Southwell, Lingfield and Musselburgh.Source
Australian Buyers En Route to Tattersalls July Sale
An unprecedented number of Australasian buyers will be in attendance at next month’s Tattersalls July Sale in Newmarket as breeders and owners from Down Under look further afield to enhance their broodmare bloodlines, amid domestic competition. Source
Last Samurai Drills Five Furlongs for New Barn
Stephen Foster Stakes (G2) contender Last Samurai completed his final tune-up for Saturday’s race with a five-furlong breeze in 1:01 2/5 at Churchill Downs for new trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Source
La Petite Coco Scores First Group 1 Win in Pretty Polly
The share price of Paddy Twomey soared even higher at The Curragh as the trainer, who is operating at a 35% strike rate this season, celebrated a group 1 win in the Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes (G1) thanks to La Petite Coco. Source