Though the Triple Crown prep races are a thing of the past for the 2023 series, prep races are a year-round fixture in the sport. Source
Month: May 2023
Review of Equine Fatalities Continues at Churchill
Findings from a veterinary summit and an analysis of the Churchill Downs racing surface were not released as anticipated May 31 as discussions continue into June 1, according to a statement from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Source
Plate Winner Moira Begins 2023 Season in Belle Mahone
2022 Queen’s Plate winner Moira is scheduled to make her first start of 2023 in the CA$150,000 Belle Mahone Stakes (G3) at Woodbine June 3. Source
Believe in Royalty Sires First Winner in Puerto Rico
La Predilecta won her racing debut by 1 1/4 lengths at Camarero Racetrack. She was bred in Puerto Rico by Potrero Los Llanos, where Believe in Royalty stands. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, June 1
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday’s meetings at Market Rasen, Yarmouth, Ripon, Carlisle and Lingfield.Source
Replica of KY Derby Trophy on Display at Epsom Derby
The replica Kentucky Derby Trophy will be on display at the Epsom Downs Racecourse, just 20 miles south of London, for the 244th running of the Epsom Derby (G1) on June 3. Source
Meet Apprentice Jockey Set for a Big Mount on Derby Day
Hackney-born apprentice Kaiya Fraser is relishing his first ride at Epsom on Derby day, when he partners Ancient Times in the most thrilling five-furlong test in Britain. Source
Woodbine to Offer Purse Payments in U.S. Dollars
Woodbine is pleased to launch the offering of direct deposits in United States dollars for purse payments as of June 1. Source
Loggins Retired, Stud Plans Pending
The son of Ghostzapper finished a neck behind Forte in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1). Source
Arcangelo Breezes Five Furlongs Toward Belmont Stakes
Blue Rose Farm’s Arcangelo, last-out winner of the Peter Pan Stakes (G3) at Belmont Park, worked five-eighths in 1:02.81 at Belmont May 31 with Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano aboard in preparation for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1). Source