Iris Smith Stable’s multiple graded-placed stakes winner Shipsational is off the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a minor tear in a suspensory ligament in his right front leg. Source
Month: March 2022
Magnier Lands $1.1M Justify Colt at The Gulfstream Sale
A striking colt by Triple Crown winner Justify is headed to a fitting home after bringing $1.1 million March 30 at The Gulfstream Sale, Fasig-Tipton’s selected sale of 2-year-olds in training in South Florida. Source
Jockey’s Ban for Bullying Reduced to 10 Months
Robbie Dunne has had his ban for bullying and harassing Bryony Frost reduced to 10 months from 18 months despite the appeals panel describing his behavior as “reprehensible and disgraceful.” Source
Spendthrift Acquires Bolt d’Oro Filly for $1.2 Million
A filly by Bolt d’Oro lit up The Gulfstream Sale March 30 at Fasig-Tipton, selling to Spendthrift Farm for $1.2 million. Source
Simplification, White Abarrio Meet Again in FL Derby
Nearly two months after finishing 1-2 in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) Feb. 5, White Abarrio and Simplification meet again in the April 2 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Source
NYRA’s O’Rourke Sees Opportunity in Sports Betting
In the course of the last six months, the New York Racing Association’s landscape has endured significant change, both literally and figuratively. Source
Simplification Favored at 5-2 in Florida Derby
Simplification was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite against 10 rivals in the April 2 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Source
Final “European Road” Prep Goes Without Derby Prospect
The “European Road to the Kentucky Derby” winds to its conclusion without a contender for the big race. Source
Summer Is Tomorrow Tops Late Triple Crown Nominations
Michael Hilary and Negar Burke’s UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow was among seven 3-year-olds that were made eligible to compete in the 2022 Triple Crown with a late $6,000 late nomination payment that was due March 28. Source
Churchill Argues Against ‘Judicial Takeover’ of Derby
Churchill Downs, Bill Cartsanjen, and Alex Rankin filed a 34-page brief in federal court arguing that trainer Bob Baffert is asking for what would amount to a judicial takeover of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). Source