Bettors have a lucrative $357,208 carryover in the Derby City 6 to chase June 30 at Churchill Downs for the 11-race closing day program. Source
Month: June 2024
Implicated Defeats Canadian HOTY Fev Rover in Nassau
Implicated improved her record to two-for-two since moving to the barn of trainer Brendan Walsh with a 1 3/4-length victory over Canadian Horse of the Year Fev Rover in the CA$179,850 Nassau Stakes (G2T) at Woodbine June 29. Source
Ned Toffey Excited For Kingsbarns Win in Stephen Foster
Spendthrift Farm general manager Ned Toffey shares excitement for Kingsbarns win in the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs on June 29. Source
2024 Stephen Foster Stakes – Kingsbarns
Let's watch that one more time! Kingsbarns takes the Stephen Foster Stakes and earns his spot in the Longines #BreedersCup Classic! Congratulations to the connections! #WinAndYoureIn Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC
Breeder: Parks Investment Group, LLC Source
Kingsbarns is IN #BC24 with victory in the Stephen Foster Stakes!
Kingsbarns Lands Grade 1 in Stephen Foster
An overlooked Kingsbarns took control in midstretch and powered home a convincing winner of the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 29 at Churchill Downs. Source
Scylla Survives Stewards’ Inquiry to Take Fleur de Lis
Scylla took another big step toward the top of the older fillies and mares division with a hard-fought victory in the $499,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs June 29. Source
Banahan Delighted With Ottoman Fleet’s Wise Dan Win
Godolphin director of bloodstock Michael Banahan discusses a victory by Ottoman Fleet in the June 29 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs. Source
Ottoman Fleet Sails to Easy Win in Wise Dan Stakes
Godolphin’s Ottoman Fleet was too good for five rivals in the Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) June 29 at Churchill Downs, leading much of the way to his second straight win. Source
Anderson to Succeed Sikura as Chief Steward in Canada
Upon completion of his second three-year term, R. Glenn Sikura will be stepping down as chief steward of The Jockey Club of Canada. The board of stewards has appointed Doug Anderson to succeed Sikura, effective June 29. Source