Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert—who remains barred by Churchill Downs from racing there, notably in the Kentucky Derby (G1)—looks poised to run a pair of 3-year-olds in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course. Source
Month: April 2024
Burke Believes in Night Raider in Two Thousand Guineas
Trainer Karl Burke has spoken in glowing terms about Two Thousand Guineas (G1) dark horse Night Raider and is hoping for a draw close to Kentucky-bred hot favorite City of Troy in the May 4 Newmarket classic. Source
Starter Jordan: ‘Think We’ll be Fine’ With Sierra Leone
Churchill Downs starter Scott Jordan does not expect Sierra Leone to pose a problem loading for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) after the colt delayed the break of the April 6 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland. Source
Yarraman Park Lowers I Am Invincible’s Stud Fee
Yarraman Park has made the shocking decision to reduce the service fee of Australia’s two-time reigning champion stallion and commercial gold mine, I Am Invincible. Source
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Potential Buyers Already Flocking to See Imperatriz
Potential buyers of the world’s highest-rated mare Imperatriz have already visited the ten-time group 1 winner at Te Akau Stud in New Zealand ahead of her sale next month, with expectations her value could soar to a record-breaking figure. Source
Great Lady M. Highlights Los Alamitos’ Summer Meet
The $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (G2) is the richest of three stakes worth $400,000 that will be offered at Los Alamitos Race Course June 22-July 7. Source
Epic Ride, Mugatu Play Derby Waiting Game as Alternates
Five days away from the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, the connections of two alternates, Epic Ride and Mugatu, can only hope for a Rich Strike-like opportunity and upset. Source
Overcoming Challenges Runs in Thorpedo Anna’s Family
When Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender Thorpedo Anna entered the starting gate for the Fantasy Stakes (G2), she had a lot to overcome. Fortunately, overcoming challenges is a trait that runs in the family. Source