All sources handle during the wildly successful six-day Derby Week (April 27-May 4) rose to $446.6 million—including an unprecedented $320.5 million on Kentucky Derby Day—to eclipse last year’s Derby Week record of $412.0 million. Source
Month: June 2024
Dubai Honour Earns First European G1 in Saint-Cloud
Dubai Honour produced a performance June 30 in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud hallmarked with quality here to see off Feed The Flame and add a first European group 1 win. Source
Distance Cut Back Leads Cagliostro to Hanshin Victory
Wathnan Racing’s Cagliostro continued his rise through the ranks June 30 with a sharp victory in the $279,875 Hanshin Stakes at Churchill Downs, his first stakes win. Source
Politicallycorrect Rallies to Win Bashford Manor
Earlier this year at the Ocala Breeders’ Company’s March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Walmac Farm, Five Fillies Stable, and Ryan Ritt went to $195,000 for a son of Violence, who just six months earlier sold for $9,500 as a yearling. Source
After Wildfires, Ruidoso Cancels Racing Due to Flooding
The June misfortunes of Ruidoso Downs continued June 29 as heavy rain in the area caused flooding on portions of the track, prompting the cancellation of the final two Quarter Horse races Saturday and the postponement of the June 30 card to July 1. Source
Los Angeles Bests Ambiente Friendly in Irish Derby
The Aidan O’Brien-trained colt had been beaten three and a quarter lengths behind runner-up Ambiente Friendly at Epsom four weeks ago. However, he reversed that form this time, giving O’Brien a record-extending 16th victory in the Irish Derby. Source
Los Angeles wins Irish Derby at the Curragh
Los Angeles wins the Irish Derby at the Curragh to give trainer Aidan O’Brien a record-extending 16th triumph in the race. Source
Bella Nipotina Ends Strong Season with Tiara Victory
Bella Nipotina capped off another stellar campaign with a hugely impressive success in the Tiara (G1) at Eagle Farm June 29, the final group 1 of the Australian racing season. Source
Ova Charged Keeps Win Streak Alive at Lone Star
Grade 3 winner Ova Charged was back in action June 29 at Lone Star Park, taking the $125,000 Chicken Fried Stakes to stretch her win streak to seven. Source
Lone Warrior Is Stallion Lone Sailor’s First Winner
Lone Warrior wins a maiden special weight race for Louisiana-breds June 29 at Evangeline Downs to give freshman stallion Lone Sailor his first winner as a sire. Source