Glatisant, who holds the distinction of being the dam of group 1-winning half brothers Footstepsinthesand and Pedro the Great, has died aged 29 after a long and happy retirement at Anthony Oppenheimer’s Hascombe and Valiant Stud. Source
Month: July 2020
Prayer for Relief’s First Starter Becomes First Winner
Savatiano is the third winner from three starters out of the Imperialism mare Retsina. He is a half brother to turf stakes winner Raki. Source
Fancy Blue Bounds Home in Nassau Stakes
Just 30 minutes after Aidan took part in a Zoom press conference in a Ballydoyle room now familiar to racing fans all around the world, Donnacha was sat in the same chair in the same room, explaining how it felt to win the Qatar Nassau Stakes (G1). Source
Hawthorne Wins Preliminary Approval for Casino
Hawthorne Race Course July 30 won preliminary approval for its long-awaited casino, an action Hawthorne President Tim Carey called “a truly monumental moment.” Source
Channel Maker, Sadler’s Joy Meet Again in Bowling Green
Grade 1-winning veterans Channel Maker and Sadler’s Joy will attempt to put the brakes on frustrating losing streaks in the $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T) on the inner turf at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 1. Source
Monmouth Oaks Attracts Lucrezia, Delaware Oaks Fillies
The $200,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3) Aug. 1 has lured the top six finishers from the Delaware Oaks (G3) July 4 at Delaware Park, including victorious Project Whiskey, runner-up Dream Marie, and third-place Princess Cadey. Source
War of Will to Stand at Claiborne Farm in 2021
The son of Claiborne Farm’s internationally renowned sire War Front is a millionaire classic winner with grade 1 wins on dirt and turf. Source
2020 WAYI Whitney Preview
Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss preview the field for the 2020 Win And You're In Whitney Stakes, highlighted by Tom's d'Etat and Code of Honor, running this Saturday at Saratoga. The winner will receive an automatic starting position in the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic this November at Keeneland. Source
Indiana Contest Benefits Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation
A panel of four selected handicappers and racing analysts will grow bankrolls from Indiana Grand Racing & Casino by wagering on two specified turf races each week at the racetrack from Aug. 10 through Sept. 7. Source
Glorious Goodwood; Fancy Blue wins Nassau Stakes for Donnacha O’Brien
Fancy Blue wins the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood for 22-year-old trainer Donnacha O’Brien. Source