Female racing industry executives spoke on panels about issues facing women and the entire industry. Source
Month: September 2022
Two-Year-Olds Look for Boost in Laurel Futurity, Selima
After watching horses such as Sharing and Consumer Spending use the Selima as a path to the Breeders’ Cup and become graded stakes winners, trainer Jonathan Thomas is hoping the same will prove true for either or both of Born Dapper and Delight. Source
Coastana Takes Another Swing in Graded Company in Waya
Following a strong third in her graded stakes debut, Belladonna Racing’s Coastana will take another shot in graded company Oct. 2 in the $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes (G3T) at the Belmont at the Big A fall meet. Source
Rain to Play a Role in Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Longchamp officials are prepared for very soft going for the Oct. 2 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), although the degree of give in the ground will depend on whether the top estimate of 10mm of rain arrives Oct. 1. Source
Pedigree Bodes Well for Vedareo in Big A’s Frizette
A key concern for the trainer of a promising 2-year-old centers on distance and how far that youngster can carry its speed. Butch Reid Jr. had none of those fears with Swilcan Stable’s 2-year-old filly Vedareo. Source
Thoroughbreds Shine in TAKE2 Hunter/Jumper Finals
Thirty-five horses from 14 states participated in the event held at the Kentucky National Horse Show since debuting in 2019. In a repeat of last year’s results, MVP took the TAKE2 Hunter Final, and Riley captured the TAKE2 Jumper Final. Source
Ten Sovereigns Filly Smashes 15-Year Record at Goffs
The first-crop daughter of Darley July Cup (G1) and Middle Park Stakes (G1) winner Ten Sovereigns smashed the record for the most expensive Sportsman’s yearling ever when making €300,000 (US$288,696) to David Ryan on behalf of Jaber Abdullah. Source
Battle of Normandy Aims for First Stakes Win in Pilgrim
After just missing victory in the With Anticipation Stakes (G3T) Aug. 31 at Saratoga Race Course, 2-year-old Battle of Normandy will try to earn his first stakes win in the $200,000 Pilgrim Stakes (G2T) Oct. 2 in the Belmont at the Big A meeting. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, September 30
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday’s meetings at Newcastle, Ascot, Fontwell and Hexham.Source
Woodbine Announces Purse Increase
Effective Thursday, Oct. 13, Woodbine will boost purses by 10% for all overnight races (not including maiden allowance races). The starter’s bonus will also rise from $400 to $500. These changes will be reflected in Condition Book 9. Source