In conjunction with New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Wanamaker’s has released the catalog for the second annual New York-Bred Horses of Racing Age Sale. Source
Month: May 2023
Zoustar filly Tops Day 2 of Magic Millions National
Hong Kong’s large-scale Australian thoroughbred industry investor Tony Fung rounded out his 2023 yearling portfolio with the acquisition of an AU$450,000 filly by Zoustar on the Gold Coast. Source
Forte Ousts Mage From Top Spot in Three-Year-Old Poll
Forte has been out of sight from a racing perspective over the past couple of months, but not out of the minds of voters. Source
TOBA Saratoga Educational Seminar Set for Aug. 17-18
The TOBA confirmed May 31 that the Saratoga Educational Seminar is now set for Aug.17-18. The seminar is among a calendar of events featuring various topics for prospective, new, and established Thoroughbred owners and breeders. Source
Woodbine Adding 18% Takeout Swinger/Omni Wager
The Swinger/Omni wager will be available on all races at both Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park beginning June 1. A popular international wager, it requires horseplayers to select two of the top three finishers in a race. Source
Racing on Television, Radio Schedule for June 1-4
A schedule of TV and radio coverage for the week ahead (June 1-4), compiled by America’s Best Racing. Source
Judge: Stewards’ Action in Justify Case Lacks Clarity
After finding a stewards’ ruling that declined to disqualify Justify from his win of the 2018 Santa Anita Derby so unclear it cannot be judicially reviewed, a Los Angeles judge will provide officials an opportunity to clarify their position. Source
Major Dude Marches North for Penn Mile
Spendthrift Farm’s Major Dude, a onetime Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful and among the nation’s top 3-year-old turf horses, invades Penn National Race Course June 2 for the $400,000 Penn Mile (G2T). Source
Bango Seeks to Tie Churchill Wins Mark in Aristides
The local hero’s nine wins at Churchill Downs are only surpassed by Ready’s Rocket, who won 10 times under the twin spires. Source
‘He is a very solid candidate’: Charlie Johnston says Dubai Mile can go the distance in the Derby
Dubai Mile, who beat Frankie Dettori’s final Derby mount Arrest by a head in last season’s Group One Gran Criterium de Saint-Cloud, carries big expectations.Source