Thorpedo Anna, North America’s top 3-year-old filly, was formally committed by trainer Kenny McPeek to the prestigious Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, where she will face 3-year-old males. Source
Month: July 2024
Speak Easy Returns With Saratoga Allowance Victory
The last time Speak Easy approached a starting gate for a race, it turned out to be a nightmare. Source
Nakatomi Runs Down Skelly for Vanderbilt Victory
Always knocking at the door, Nakatomi broke down the hinges July 27 to win his first grade 1 race in the $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Blue Rose Cen Eyes Return to Form in Prix Rothschild
Blue Rose Cen looks to turn the tables on defending race titleholder Mqse De Sevigne and return to top form in the July 28 Prix Rothschild (G1). Source
HBPA Conference: The Case for No-Effect Thresholds
A panel examing “Establishing No-Effect Thresholds and the Importance for the Industry” was featured on the third day of the National HBPA conference July 26 at Prairie Meadows. Source
Foal Friday: Jemison and Life Is Good Filly
Life is Good, indeed, at #BCFarmPartner WinStar Farm! We got to meet some of the Dirt Mile champ's fine fillies and first up is this gorgeous gal. She's the first foal out of Jemison, a ½ sister to 2020's Kentucky Oaks winner. #FoalFriday Source
Goliath Proves Too Imposing for Foes in King George
Christophe Soumillon delivered Goliath to perfection in the July 27 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot, becoming the first French-trained winner of the prestigious group 1 since 2006. Source
A Goliath #WAYI performance! #Shorts
A Goliath performance! Cheers to all of his connections, congrats on your #WinAndYoureIn King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes victory! Source
Goliath springs 25-1 shock to win King George at Ascot
Goliath and jockey Christophe Soumillon cause an upset with victory in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Source
2024 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes – Goliath
Goliath secures his spot in the Longines #BreedersCup Turf with victory in the #WinAndYoureIn King George VI & Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes! Cheers to connections! Jockey: Christophe Soumillon Trainer: Francis Henri Graffard
Owner: Baron Philip Von Ullmann
Breeder: Gestut Schlenderhan Source