Handicappers may have been surprised when the speedy Abaan was outrun for the early lead in the $200,000 W. L. McKnight Stakes (G3T) at Gulfstream Park. Trainer Todd Pletcher wasn’t. Source
Month: January 2022
Comebacking Colonel Liam Repeats in Pegasus Turf
No recent start proved no problem for defending champion Colonel Liam in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat (G1T) Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Mick Quinn Steps Down From Training
Former Premier League footballer Mick Quinn has called time on his 25-year career as a trainer to “come up for air” after his string was reduced to just two horses over Christmas. Source
SoCal Horsemen to Participate in Equine mRNA Study
Southern California will participate in a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying and avoiding potential injuries in racehorses by analyzing messenger RNA markers in blood samples. Source
Just One Time Rallies to Inside Information Score
Just One Time overcame early challenges and used a strong stretch run to capture the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (G2) on the Jan. 29 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series program at Gulfstream Park. Source
Secret Oath Wows in Martha Washington Romp
Briland Farm’s Secret Oath won like a 1-2 favorite should when she drew off to win the $200,000 Martha Washington Stakes Jan. 29 in dominating fashion and in the process earned 10 points towards eligibility in the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1). Source
Tiz the Law’s First Reported Foal a Colt
The first reported foal by classic winner Tiz the Law, a colt out of stakes producer Celebrity Cat (Storm Cat), arrived Jan. 28 at Ashford Stud, Coolmore America’s Adrian Wallace reported to TVG Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Derby Hopeful Emmanuel Tries Two Turns at Tampa
On Jan. 30 at Tampa Bay Downs, Emmanuel leads a field of six in a first-level allowance optional claimer. The More Than Ready colt was bet-down 17-1 in last week’s Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Source
NYRA Cancels Jan. 30 Card at Aqueduct Due to Storm
The New York Racing Association has canceled the Jan. 30 live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to the continued impact of the powerful winter storm currently ongoing in the New York City metropolitan area. Source
Chantry House wins Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham Festival Trials
Chantry House battles to victory in the Cotswold Chase during Cheltenham Festival Trials Day. Source