The 2-year-old gelding out of the Tiznow mare Tizn’t Caught won his five-furlong debut by two lengths in :59.09. Source
Month: July 2023
Frankie Dettori on retirement, his plans to move to London and his desire for further success at Goodwood
Life for Frankie and wife Catherine currently involves a lot of boxes plus what to do with around 2,000 trophies accumulated by one of the most successful jockeys of all time.Source
Mqse de Sevigne Tops Stablemate in Prix Rothschild
This mile test was supposed to be a sharpener ahead of a crack at the Prix Jean Romanet back at her preferred trip but Mqse de Sevigne adapted to her new task with relish under Alexis Pouchin. Source
2020 Turf Champion Channel Maker Takes Bowling Green
The $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T) packed far more emotion than the typical grade 2 turf stakes, and that was not necessarily for the best of reasons. Source
No Nay Mets Cruises to Tyro Stakes Victory
No Nay Mets further stamped himself as a 2-year-old turf sprinter with Breeders’ Cup potential by easily putting away 11 rivals as he cruised to a 5 1/2-length victory in the $112,000 Tyro Stakes July 30 at Monmouth Park. Source
Jockey Jim Crowley in danger of 20-day whip ban following winning King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes ride on Hukum at Ascot
It is understood the ride has been referred to the BHA’s Whip Review Committee, who meet on Tuesday. Rules now allow a jockey to use the whip six times during a Flat race.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, July 31
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s meetings at Newton Abbott, Ayr, Lingfield and Ffos Las.Source
Lifelong Horsewoman Augustus Dies at 90
The Thoroughbred Industry has lost a legend in owner/breeder Peggy Augustus. Notably, the co-breeder of 2015 Champion 3-year-old filly Stellar Wind and 1977 Champion Grass Horse Johnny D. Augustus passed away July 30 at 90. Source
Zandon Works Half Mile Ahead of Whitney Stakes
Jeff Drown’s Zandon worked a half-mile in :49.24 July 30 over the Saratoga Race Course’s main track in preparation for the Aug. 5 $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1). Source
Cody’s Wish Sharp in Final Work for Whitney
Cody’s Wish, who has won his last six races, will run in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 5. The 5-year-old had his final work before the race July 30 when he breezed four furlongs in a time of 48.28 on the Oklahoma Training Track. Source