Ellis Starr: Sierra Leone is a very smart horse, and when given his cue to speed up, he does just that. In the Kentucky Derby, this kind of on-command acceleration should allow Sierra Leone to quickly overtake a lot of horses on the far turn. Source
Month: April 2024
Charity Auction to Offer Racing Interest in Coach Clint
In a heartfelt tribute to the late Clinton Glasscock, a 2-year-old Thoroughbred Colt owned by Starlight Racing has been named Coach Clint. Source
Dollars and Sense: Kentucky Derby’s Impressive Reach
Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst Source
Aidan O’Brien | Hall of Fame Induction | QIPCO British Champions Series
Rachael Blackmore provides insight into her five rides on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival, including Upping The Anti in the competitive Full Circle Series Final
Rachael Blackmore is excited by the start of the Punchestown Festival, and she has five rides on the opening day, including Upping The Anti in the Full Circle Series Final. Source
At $740k, Mensa Sets Fasig-Tipton Digital Sales Record
John Stewart’s Resolute Bloodstock prevailed in a protracted bidding battle. The son of Complexity has been entered in the May 2 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs. Source
Charge It Gets 2024 Campaign Underway in Westchester
Meanwhile, Chad Brown trainee Dr Ardito may not have Charge It’s experience in grade 1 company, but he’s had more success at a mile. The 6-year-old Liam’s Map gelding has won six of 11 starts at the distance. Source
GoFundMe Launched for Injured Exercise Rider Rollins
Molly Rollins, stable manager for John Ortiz Racing Stables and an assistant news editor with BloodHorse, was injured in a training accident April 26 at Keeneland Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, April 30
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Yarmouth, Brighton and Catterick. Source
Mensa Sets $740k Fasig-Tipton Digital Sales Record
John Stewart’s Resolute Bloodstock prevailed in a protracted bidding battle. The son of Complexity has been entered in the May 2 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs. Source