The son of Into Mischief and Juddmonte Farms’ homebred adds another laurel to an already heralded family. Source
Month: May 2021
Gam’s Mission Gives DeVaux First Graded Win in Regret
Lazy F Ranch’s Gam’s Mission collected her third straight victory and first stakes win May 29 at Churchill Downs, running down favored Spanish Loveaffair to win the $150,000 Regret Stakes (G3T). Source
Wind of Change Dashes Home First in Mr. Prospector
Ever since Saffie Joseph Jr. took over training Wind of Change two starts ago he was convinced the 6-year-old was better sprinting than going longer, as the horse had been doing. The Mr. Prospector Stakes at Monmouth May 29 validated that belief. Source
Trainer Ed Dunlop targets the daddy of all Derby wins with John Leeper at Epsom
Given Dunlop says that the week leading up to John Leeper winning his trial run for Derby was one of the stressful of his career, the next six days are likely to test the survival skills of his finger nails.Source
Surface Condition Key for Many Prix d’Ispahan Runners
The arrival of a very belated Paris spring looks set to play a major role May 30 in the outcome of a competitive Prix d’Ispahan (G1). The race features several horses whose fortunes may rise or sink depending on conditions. Source
Essential Quality Fires Bullet in Last Pre-Belmont Work
Godolphin’s Essential Quality completed his major preparation for the June 5 Belmont Stakes (G1) with a five-furlong move in :59 2/5 May 29 at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of 43 works at the distance. Source
Soothsay, Crazy Beautiful Meet in Summertime Oaks
Soothsay, winner of the April 3 Santa Anita Oaks (G2), and Crazy Beautiful, winner of the March 27 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), along with three others will meet May 30 in the $200,000 Summertime Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Source
Charmaine’s Mia Stretches Out for Gamely Stakes
Agave Racing Stable, Medallion Racing, and Rockin Robin Racing Stables’ Charmaine’s Mia carries a three-race win streak into the $300,000 Gamely Stakes (G1T) May 31 at Santa Anita Park as she seeks her first top-level win. Source
Kukeracha Gives New Zealand-Breds Derby Sweep
Darley’s stallion Night of Thunder broke through for his first worldwide group 1 winner at stud as the Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha prevailed in an epic duel with stablemate Senor Toba to win the Queensland Derby (G1) at Eagle Farm May 29. Source
Outadore Switches Back to Turf for Paradise Creek
Breeze Easy’s two-time stakes winner Outadore switches back to the turf in the $100,000 Paradise Creek Stakes May 30 at Belmont Park. Source