Initially, Asuka appeared moody and seemed to be “thoroughly scared of people,” wrote Gilman when she met the bay mare. However, after having time to adjust to her new environment and get to know her new caretakers, Asuka slowly came around. Source
Month: May 2024
City of Troy Draws Stall 1 for Epsom Derby
City of Troy is clinging on to favoritism in the Derby (G1) despite his unfavorable draw in stall 1, but Aidan O’Brien is unconcerned ahead of his bid for classic glory at Epsom. Source
Ylang Ylang Ready to Rebound in Epsom Oaks
After finishing fifth in her sophomore debut in the One Thousand Guineas (G1) last month, Ylang Ylang looks to rebound and give trainer Aidan O’Brien his 11th victory in the Epsom Oaks (G1) May 31. Source
Emily Upjohn Out to Defend Title in Coronation Cup
Emily Upjohn attempts to become the latest queen of Epsom by making it back-to-back wins in the May 31 Coronation Cup (G1) and she is unlucky not to be coming here unbeaten around the course. Source
Tuscan Gold on Target to Join Sierra Leone in Belmont
Trainer Chad Brown plans for Tuscan Gold, fourth in the Preakness Stakes (G1) over a muddy track, to join stablemate and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Sierra Leone in the June 8 Belmont Stakes (G1) if Tuscan Gold works to his satisfaction. Source
Scylla Looks to Give Juddmonte Another Shawnee Victory
With only five starts under her belt, the Tapit filly is the least experienced in the field of nine fillies and mares set to go 1 1/16 miles. Source
City of Troy Draws Stall One for Epsom Derby
City Of Troy is clinging on to favoritism in the Betfred Derby (G1) despite his unfavorable draw in stall one, but Aidan O’Brien is unconcerned ahead of his bid for Classic glory at Epsom. Source
The Jockey Club Announces ‘On the Lead’ Podcast
On the Lead, presented by The Jockey Club, is produced by the In the Money Media Network, and is hosted by Shannon Kelly, executive director of The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, and Fornatale. Source
Santa Anita Handicap Winner Gift Box Sires First Winner
Lane’s End Farm’s grade 1-winning stallion Gift Box was represented by his first winner May 25 as Candy Jan Delight won a MXN$75,400 maiden event in the second race at Hipódromo de las Américas in Mexico City. Source
Idiomatic to Put Winning Streak on the Line in Phipps
While the 3-year-old male division searches for someone to assume control with back-to-back major wins, the sport’s most impressive winning streak will be on the line during the historic, first-ever Belmont Stakes (G1) card at Saratoga Race Course. Source