Verde Pipian and Emerit Craf lead 12 fillies and mares in the May 1 Gran Premio Criadores (G1) at Hipodromo de Palermo. Source
Month: April 2022
Giannelli Trial: Defense Targets Cohen’s Credibility
Under questioning attorney Louis Fasulo, former trainer Ross Cohen was asked about his cooperation agreement in which he admitted to fixing races years ago as well as to doping horses. Source
Asymmetric, Big Invasion to Battle in William Walker
Rebecca Hillen’s Asymmetric and Reeves Thoroughbred Racing’s Big Invasion top a field of nine 3-year-olds in the $200,000 William Walker Stakes going 5 1/2 furlongs over the turf May 4 at Churchill Downs. Source
O’Neill Looks to Happy Jack for Third Derby Victory
Trainer Doug O’Neill, who doesn’t tend to get receive much credit outside his native California, will be attempting to gain his third Kentucky Derby (G1) trophy, with longshot Happy Jack, a homebred for Calumet Farm. Source
War Like Goddess Punches Through in Bewitch Stakes
Boxed in a bit entering the Keeneland stretch, War Like Goddess willingly surged through a small gap between rivals to open her 5-year-old season with a victory in the $300,000 Bewitch Stakes (G3T) April 29. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, April 30
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Newmarket, Goodwood, Hexham, Doncaster, Uttoxeter and Thirsk.Source
Blackmore and Honeysuckle extend unbeaten record to 16 by landing Punchestown Champion Hurdle
Honeysuckle extended her unbeaten record to 16 races as she landed Friday’s Punchestown Champion Hurdle by three lengths in the hands of Rachael Blackmore.Source
Second Stride to Host 11th Annual Fundraiser
Second Stride will host its 11th annual Kentucky Derby (G1) week fundraiser, Champions Night, at Molly Malone’s in the Highlands on Monday, May 2, from 6-10 p.m. Source
Agave Racing Stable to Present Gift to Ed Brown Society
Agave Racing Stable, owned by Mark Martinez, will be presenting a major gift to the Ed Brown Society on Saturday, April 30 in the Winner’s Circle at Santa Anita Park. Source
Asmussen Sends Out Top Two Choices in Bachelor Stakes
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen continues his march toward 100 career Oaklawn stakes victories when he sends out the top two choices in the program for the $150,000 Bachelor Stakes April 30 at Oaklawn Park. Source