What had the look of a paid workout at 1-5 odds for the New Jersey-bred grade 1 winner Book’em Danno turned out to be a top-level test of the 3-year-old’s speed and determination. Source
Month: July 2024
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CDI Rescinds Baffert Ban After Zedan Case Dismissal
Churchil Downs Inc. announced July 19 that the suspension of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and the horses he trains from racetracks owned and operated by CDI is rescinded, effective immediately. Source
Zedan Suit Asking CDI Reinstate Baffert to Be Dismissed
A lawsuit filed by Zedan Racing Stables, which unsuccessfully sought an injunction allowing Muth to race in the Kentucky Derby (G1), will be dismissed as to all other relief sought in the litigation. Source
Munnys Gold Looks to Shine in Honorable Miss
After returning from a 10-month layoff victorious in an allowance race last month, Munnys Gold has her eyes on a graded stakes prize in the July 24 Honorable Miss Handicap (G2) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Jasper’s Pride, Sea Streak Represent Jersey in Haskell
The Garden State will be well represented, and the New Jersey Thoroughbred breeding program will have a rooting interest in the July 20 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park with longshots Jasper’s Pride and Sea Streak part of the top-class field. Source
Unmatched Wisdom Remains Undefeated With Curlin Win
Now 3-for-3, the Chad Brown trainee prevailed in the toughest test of his short career, winning by a length as the odds-on favorite. Source
HIWU Alleges Trainer Puype Possessed Banned Substances
Multiple grade 1-winning trainer Mike Puype has been provisionally suspended following an allegation from the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit that he possessed banned substances. Source
Moore Could Be Deciding Factor in Irish Oaks
The reason jockey Ryan Moore is riding Content rather than original antepost favorite Port Fairy in the July 20 Irish Oaks (G1) is because he was so impressed with the way she hit the line in last month’s Pretty Polly Stakes (G1). Source
Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale Catalog Unveiled
The company reported that demand for places from vendors has been high, resulting in an additional 30 lots cataloged this year, which has taken the sale to two full days. The sale will be held Aug. 27-28 in Doncaster. Source