Once the nation’s leading expert on television competitions such as American Idol and The Voice, Michael Slezak is now a grade 1-winning Thoroughbred breeder thanks to Trikari’s win in the July 6 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Aqueduct. Source
Month: July 2024
McGrapth Ends Legal Woes With Guilty Plea for Theft
Xavier McGrapth, convicted in 2022 for animal cruelty due to dead and malnourished horses found on property he leased for a boarding and training business, pleaded guilty July 2 to another charge of attempted theft for mismanaging money paid to him. Source
Cummings, Williams Join Retired Racehorse Project Board
The Retired Racehorse Project announced July 15 the election of two new members to its board of directors, Patrick Cummings and Sarah Williams. Source
Parx Cancels July 16 Card Due to Heat
The July 16 nine-race card at Parx Racing has been canceled due to extreme heat, the track announced July 15. Source
First Winner Begins Late Sire Improbable’s Legacy
Intrepid Thoroughbreds’ Maybe Eye’ll Call won by four lengths July 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, July 16
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Beverley, Kempton and Nottingham.Source
Keeneland Sales Sponsors Coast-to-Coast G1 Filly Stakes
Keeneland Sales has announced it will return as the presenting sponsor of the Alabama (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Plans Underway to Celebrate Preakness 150 With Festival
The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority met July 15 to discuss preparations for the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17, 2025. Source
Saratoga Derby Serves as International Qualifier
The New York Racing Association and Moonee Valley Racing Club have extended their partnership in 2024, announcing the winner of the Saratoga Derby Invitational on Aug. 3 will earn an invitation to the Cox Plate. Source
Norevale Farm Consignment Off to a Promising Start
In their first sales venture under their own banner, Norevale Farm sold all three of their yearlings at Fasig-Tipton’s The July Sale for a total of $350,000. Source