Roaring late from the back of the pack, 37-1 shot Harlan Estate swept by his rivals late and survived a dicey inquiry to take home the top prize in the Aug. 31 $500,000 Tapit Stakes at Kentucky Downs. Source
Month: August 2023
Oceanside, La Jolla Heroes to Meet in Del Mar Derby
Conclude, winner of the Oceanside Stakes, and Maltese Falcon, who won the La Jolla Handicap, square off in the Del Mar Derby. Source
Brightwork Out to Outshine Ways and Means in Spinaway
Summer stakes for 2-year-olds can often be categorized as a clash of experience and potential. Source
Fresu, O’Neill Rise in Del Mar Rankings
Jockey Antonio Fresu won 10 races last week, sandwiching back-to-back riding doubles with a pair of riding triples. While Hernandez was winning four races to raise his total to 28, Fresu vaulted into second place, five back of the pacesetter with 23. Source
Gala Brand Steps Up to Defeat Boys in With Anticipation
Gala Brand scratched out of the Aug. 30 off-the-turf P.G. Johnson, showed grit and determination to defeat males in the next day’s With Anticipation (G3T), a 1 1/16-mile inner turf test for juveniles, Aug. 31 at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, September 1
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday’s meetings at Ffos Las, Wolverhampton, Carlisle, Fontwell, Thirsk and Salisbury. Source
NYRA Considerers Adding All-Weather Track at Saratoga
As a synthetic course is being built for the new Belmont Park, an all-weather surface could be coming to Saratoga Race Course. Source
Gagliano, Lenz, Waldrop Named AHC Trustees Emeritus
At the American Horse Council’s Aug. 17 board meeting four former trustees were named as emeritus, joining existing emeriti ranks with Dr. Jerry Black and Dr. G. Marvin Beeman. Source
Four Added to TCA Board of Directors
The new Thoroughbred Charities of America board members are Morgan Richardson, Liam O’Rourke, Dan Metzger, and Jesse Ullery. Source
Race-Ready Prospects Abound at Tattersalls August Sale
Buyers heading to Park Paddocks Aug. 31 will have the opportunity to pick up recent black-type winners or performers who are fit and ready to roll. Source