Despite the restrictions that are now part and parcel of new world order defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, trainer Wesley Ward is building his roster for the Royal Ascot meet.  Source

Mr Havercamp, Canada’s champion grass horse and champion older horse of 2018, has been retired due to a pelvis injury sustained during training May 30, according to his trainer Catherine Day Phillips. Source

Undefeated Authentic had his final major breeze May 31 ahead of the June 6 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Source

Backers of Victor Ludorum in the Emirates Poule d’Essai des Poulains (French Two Thousand Guineas, G1) can be reasonably assured that they will see a much better performance June 1 in the classic test for 3-year-old colts. Source

The market bills the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (French One Thousand Guineas, G1) as a duel between Tropbeau and Simeen, each representing one of France’s mighty powerhouse yards.  Source

Contrail hit the front midway down the Tokyo Racecourse stretch in the grade 1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) May 31 and quickly kicked away to a three-length victory, remaining undefeated in five starts. Source

Secret Message surged late to come out on top of a blanket finish in the $100,000 Mint Julep Stakes (G3T) May 30 at Churchill Downs, scoring a 25-1 upset. Source