Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Seize the Grey resumed breezing June 22 at Churchill Downs after his seventh in the June 8 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. Another breeze is planned soon toward a likely start in the July 20 Haskell Stakes (G1). Source
Month: June 2024
Bella Nipotina Eyes Another Group 1 in Tatts Tiara
Trainer Ciaron Maher believes another wide draw will not inconvenience Bella Nipotina when the star mare makes her ninth start of this preparation in the June 29 Tattersalls Tiara (G1). Source
Finger Lakes Will Host a Tribute to Funny Cide July 7
Funny Cide, the only New York-bred to win the Kentucky Derby and the standard bearer for the “little guy” in horse racing, will be remembered on July 4 at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack. Source
Apprentice Jockey Adams Excited to ride at Deauville
Apprentice jockey Austin Adams would love nothing more than to graduate at the top of his racing class early next month at Deauville-La Touques Racecourse. Source
$250K Texas Turf Classic Headlines Summer Festival
The Texas tradition of festival racing continues this weekend, but the focus shifts to the turf as top grass horses descend on Lone Star Park for the fourth annual Summer Turf Festival on June 29. Source
Xigera Ready to Get Back on Top for Bauer
Despite two losses to start her 4-year-old year, trainer Phil Bauer is confident that Xigera still has a chance to be one of the leading members of the Distaff division. She has her chance to prove it June 29 in the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2). Source
Belmont at Saratoga a Huge Success for Spa Businesses
With the New York Racing Association poised to return to Saratoga Race Course in two weeks, the Saratoga Springs region is still basking in the glow of four highly successful days at the upstate New York oasis for racing. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, June 28
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday’s meetings at Cartmel, Doncaster, Yarmouth, Newmarket, Newcastle and Bognor-On-Dee.Source
Keeneland Fall Stakes Worth a Record $9.6 Million
Four stakes rose by $550,000 in total value, led by the $600,000 Bryan Station Stakes (G3T), which doubled in value; the $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1T); and the $350,000 Valley View Stakes (G2) and $300,000 Perryville Stakes (G3). Source
2023 Golden Shaheen Winner Sibelius to Return in Smile
Jun Park and Delia Nash’s Sibelius is scheduled to return to action in the $120,000 Smile Sprint July 6 at Gulfstream Park. Source