Keeneland successfully closed its 2022 spring meet April 29 with all-sources handle topping $219 million to establish an all-time wagering record for the historic Thoroughbred track. Purses averaged a record $1.147 million daily. Source
Month: April 2022
NYGC Suspends Miceli, Fines NYRA Racing Secretary
The New York Gaming Commission suspended trainer Mike Miceli and fined New York Racing Association racing secretary Keith Doleshel $2,000 in recent rulings. Source
Kathleen O. Tests Churchill Track in Final KY Oaks Work
Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender Kathleen O. is not a particularly keen workhorse, but Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey can’t complain about the Upstart filly’s undefeated record. Source
SÁBADO 30/4 LA PREVIA – GRAN PREMIO CRIADORES
Gran Premio Criadores – La Previa en vivo! Este sábado analizaremos la edición 2022 de GP Criadores, segunda carrera del Breeders’ Cup Challenge 2022 en sudamérica. Los 2000 metros del clásico, que asegura a la ganadora un cupo en la Breeeder’ Cup Distaff. Source
KY Derby Prospects Turn in Final Breezes at Churchill
Eleven 3-year-olds turned in workouts April 30 at Churchill Downs toward the May 7 Kentucky Derby (G1), though not all breezes went as scripted. Source
2,000 Guineas: Coroebus beats Native Trail
Coroebus beats stablemate Native Trail to win the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Source
Derby Hopeful Happy Jack Breezes Mile at Keeneland
In a work that also served as a final evaluation ahead of the May 7 Kentucky Derby (G1), grade 1-placed Happy Jack made the grade April 30 at Keeneland. Source
New Turf Course Debuts at Churchill Downs
Racing not only returns to Churchill Downs April 30, so does turf racing. The track’s new $10 million lawn debuts after its construction meant no turf racing for the most recent September and fall meets. Source
‘Pushing Boundaries’ at the Keeneland April HORA Sale
The April 29 Keeneland April Horses of Racing Age Sale had a special update when the Rodolphe Brisset-trained Summer Anthem surged home a winner in the fourth race on Friday’s card before entering the evening’s sale ring. Source
Line of Vision Tops Wanamaker’s April Sale
Line of Vision, a multiple stakes-winning daughter of Court Vision, hammered down at $60,000 to top the market of the 2022 Wanamaker’s April Sale. Source