Istabraq, one of the greatest jump horses of all time, has died at the age of 32, his owner JP McManus has announced. Source
Month: July 2024
Spirit Wind Posts Front-Running Honorable Miss Victory
As much as the $194,000 Honorable Miss Handicap (G2) is a prep for the Aug. 24 Ballerina Handicap (G1), that top-level test might be a tad too long for the speedy mare Spirit Wind. Source
2022 Derby Alum Happy Jack Embraces Sprinter Role
A year and a half after the retirement of Hot Rod Charlie—who earned just shy of $6 million, most by any horse sired by the 2013 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Oxbow—trainer Doug O’Neill is having success with another son of the Calumet Farm stallion. Source
Derby Week Powers CDI, New Seating Plans for Churchill
Churchill Downs Inc. reports increased Kentucky Derby (G1) week revenue of $37.6 million powering the company to second quarter records for net revenue and adjusted earnings in 2024 and also reported new seating plans for its flagship track. Source
Gun Song Takes Aim at Monmouth Oaks
Impressive George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) victress Gun Song looks to get back on track when she lines up for the $250,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3) July 27. Source
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Woodbine’s ‘Prince’ Looks to Extend Reign in Seagram
Michael Langlois and Gary Barber’s 2023 King’s Plate Stakes winner Paramount Prince attempts to continue his reign over the Woodbine synthetic as he breaks from the outside of a nine-horse field in the CA$175,000 Seagram Cup (G2) July 27. Source
Tahnee Tiara Tops Inglis Digital July Sale
Tahnee Tiara commanded the highest price at the July 24 Inglis Digital July (Late) Online Sale, selling for AU$545,000 to Walnut Farm. The sales second-highest price was group 3-placed three-time winner Anagain, for AU$180,000. Source
Caress Provides Rematch of Intercontinental
The July 25 Caress Stakes (G3T) reunites Future Is Now, Roses for Debra, and Kaufymaker who were separated by a neck in the June 7 Intercontinental Stakes (G2T). Source
The Autumn Sun to Miss 2024 Breeding Season
Arrowfield’s bright young stallion The Autumn Sun will miss the 2024 breeding season as he continues to recover from a pelvic injury he sustained in his paddock in March. Source