Month: June 2020
Uncle Mo Colt Goes to Petersen for $1.1 Million
For the second year in a row, Michael Lund Petersen has bought a seven-figure horse at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, buying an Uncle Mo colt for $1.1 million during the June 29 opening session. Source
2020 Takarazuka Kinen – Chrono Genesis
Chrono Genesis captures the Win And You're In Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse to gain automatic entry into the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf at Keeneland! #WAYI #WinAndYoureIN #BreedersCup Source
Epsom Derby: Aidan O’Brien has seven entries as he seeks record
Aidan O’Brien has seven of the 17 entries as he seeks a record eighth triumph in the Derby at Epsom on Saturday. Source
Tiz the Law Favored in Derby Future Wager Pool 5
With the rescheduled Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) now 10 weeks away, Tiz the Law closed as the 2-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager with Santa Anita Derby (GI) winner Honor A. P. the 6-1 second choice. Source
Dean Martini Delivers Birthday Gift to Former Governor
Dean Martini’s 14-1 upset of the Ohio Derby (G3) delivered a $300,000 payout to Bradford Rives’ and Annie Jessee’s Raise the BAR Racing and trainer Tom Amoss, but also delivered a nice birthday gift to former Kentucky Gov. Brereton C. Jones. Source
Krone Back to Monmouth as Agent for Apprentice Peterson
Julie Krone immediately saw some familiar traits in Ferrin Peterson the first time she met her, and then after she watched her ride: the burning desire to succeed, the competitiveness, the work ethic, how comfortable she was on and around horses. Source
Carrasco Notches Major Milestone at Laurel Park
Jockey Victor Carrasco accomplished his 1,000th North American win June 27 at Laurel Park by winning the featured race aboard Hillwood Stable’s Outofthepark, based on Equibase statistics. The milestone came a day before his 28th birthday. Source
Gospel Way is First Winner for Brody’s Cause
William Thompson Jr.’s homebred Gospel Way defeated a field of seven other 2-year-olds in his first start June 28 to become the first winner for Spendthrift Farm stallion Brody’s Cause. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, June 29
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Monday’s meetings at Thirsk, Windsor and Yarmouth.Source