Il Miracolo grittily defeats Tumbarumba in the $150,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) March 30 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Month: March 2024
Overflow Field Expected for Aqueduct’s Wood Memorial
Apparently, Kentucky Derby (G1) fever is rampant in New York. According to candidates listed by NYRA’s media and racing offices, there is an overflow field of 16 probable starters taking shape for the April 6 Wood Memorial (G2). Source
Seven Godolphin, Appleby Runners Arrive at Keeneland
A seven-horse Godolphin contingent trained by Charlie Appleby is at Keeneland and preparing for upcoming graded stakes races. Source
Rebel’s Romance wins Dubai Sheema Classic
Rebel’s Romance wins the Dubai Sheema Classic as pre-race favourite Auguste Rodin finishes last on return. Source
American Two Rivers Over Upsets Godolphin Mile
Under jockey Edwin Maldonado, American Two Rivers Over defeats Walk of Stars by three-quarters of a length, with Isolate a nose back in third. Source
Calumet Farm-Bred Tuz Powers Clear in Golden Shaheen
Tuz, a $7,000 purchase at the 2018 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, won the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan Racecourse. Source
Laurel River Cruises in Dubai World Cup Romp
Laurel River pulled the robbery in one of the richest races on earth when he romped by 8 1/2 lengths in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse. Source
UAE Derby Score Propels Forever Young Into KY Derby
Japanese star Forever Young ran his way into the Kentucky Derby (G1) field with a powerful victory in the UAE Derby (G2) March 30 at Meydan in Dubai. Source
HIWU: Levothyroxine Found in Diodoro Barn at Oaklawn
Multiple graded stakes-winning trainer Robertino Diodoro was allegedly found in possession of the banned substance levothyroxine and faces up to a two-year suspension. Source
Musselburgh races called off over waterlogged track
Easter Saturday Race Day at Musselburgh is cancelled because of a waterlogged track after more than 18mm of rain falls in two days. Source