EXCLUSIVE BY SAM TURNER: Henrietta Knight has revealed that businessman Mike Grech is the mystery owner bankrolling a series of her high-profile National Hunt buys.Source
Month: January 2020
Session-Topping Creationist Headed to Condon’s Barn
Rupert Pritchard-Gordon went to 60,000 guineas for dual winner Creationist, who will be sent to trainer Ken Condon’s barn. Source
Sir Winston Becomes Millionaire in 4-Year-Old Debut
Tracy Farmer’s Sir Winston is racing’s newest millionaire as he pushed his way to the front to win a Jan. 31 allowance optional claiming race at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips for Saturday, February 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Sandown, Musselburgh, Lingfield, Wetherby and Kempton.Source
Stephanoatsee Sires First Winner at Aqueduct
My My Michelle won a one-mile maiden special weight Jan. 31 by 2 1/2 lengths. Source
Anneau d’Or Adds Blinkers and Rosario for Risen Star
After falling just short in photo finishes in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Los Alamitos Futurity (G2), 3-year-old Anneau d’Or will race in the Feb. 15 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford-Lincoln (G2) at Fair Grounds with some changes. Source
Undefeated Tonalist’s Shape to be Tested in Forward Gal
After winning her three juvenile starts by a combined 13 lengths, Tonalist’s Shape appears poised to tackle graded stakes competition for the first time in the $150,000 Forward Gal Stakes (G3) Feb. 1 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Wet Weather Might Affect Sweetest Chant, Dania Beach
Although the richest stakes Feb. 1 at Gulfstream Park are on the main track—three graded races headed by the Holy Bull Stakes (G3)—two grass stakes for 3-year-olds complement the Saturday card if Mother Nature cooperates. Source
Anneau d’Or Adds Blinkers, Rosario for Risen Star
After falling just short in photo finishes in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Los Alamitos Futurity (G2), 3-year-old Anneau d’Or will race in the Feb. 15 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford-Lincoln (G2) at Fair Grounds with some changes. Source
Group 1 Winner Marsha Foals Galileo Filly
Coolmore announced the arrival of one of the most valuable prospects in the bloodstock world with sprinting champion Marsha delivering a filly foal by Galileo. Source