Air Recruit absolutely aired in the Sept. 30 $150,000 Laurel Futurity, putting away 11 rivals to win by 5 1/2 lengths at Laurel Park. Source
Month: September 2023
Zozos Secures First Graded Victory in Ack Ack Stakes
It’s a little difficult to believe the Sept. 30 Ack Ack Stakes (G3) was the first graded stakes win for Barry and Joni Butzow’s Zozos. Source
Highfield Princess, Kinross Head Abbaye, Foret Fields
It would not be a top-class sprint without the likeable Highfield Princess on the racecard and the John Quinn-trained mare bids to gain a group 1 reward for her consistency through a busy season in the Oct. 1 Prix de ‘l Abbaye (G1). Source
Can Anything Trouble Favorite Beauvatier in Lagardere?
Beauvatier is arguably second only to feature favorite Ace Impact in terms of being a standard bearer for the home team on Arc day. Source
Lumiere Rock Bids for Group 1 Glory in Prix de l’Opera
Impressive Blandford Stakes winner Lumiere Rock will bid to add a group 1 success to her CV in the Prix de l’Opera (G1) at Longchamp Oct. 1 Source
Can Ace Impact Revive Arc Fortunes of French 3YOs?
It is 17 years since a home-trained 3-year-old colt lifted Europe’s ultimate all-aged prize, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), but there is an infectious confidence surrounding the unbeaten Ace Impact (IRE). Source
2023 Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes – Ghostwriter
Ghostwriter secures his spot in the Prevagen #BreedersCup Juvenile Turf with victory in the #WinAndYoureIn Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket! Cheers to the connections! Source
Trueshan Reigns Supreme in Prix du Cadran
The Cheltenham ambition outlined in Longchamp’s winner’s circle was a joke. Hollie Doyle’s bold declaration about Trueshan’s ability at the age of seven was not. Source
2023 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Rockfel Stakes – Carla’s Way
Watch Carla's Way secure her spot in the #BreedersCup Juvenile Fillies Turf with victory in the #WinAndYoureIn Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket! Congrats to all of the connections! Jockey: James Doyle
Trainer: S & E Crisford
Owner: Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa
Breeder: Grove Stud & David Spratt Source
Vandeek Remains Unbeaten With Middle Park Romp
Vandeek once again showed his considerable dash with a breathtaking success in the Middle Park Stakes (G1) Sept. 30 at Newmarket. Porta Fortuna is Breeders’ Cup bound after group 1 breakthrough win in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Source