We headed back to storied Claiborne Farm to catch up with millionaire Lull and meet her '24 Tapit colt. He inherited the looks, and hopes are high that he's also inherited the talent. He hails from a supremely deep family, which includes Breeders' Cup Classic champions Saint Liam and Gun Runner. Source
Month: July 2024
‘A Poignant Moment’: Wilson Eclipses Krone’s Earnings
“This is a result of hundreds of owners, trainers, grooms, the media, my family, the racetracks, and everyone else who supported me over decades,” Wilson said after breaking Julie Krone’s all-time purse earnings record for a female jockey, Source
Pandagate Headlines Field For New York Derby
Finger Lakes & Gaming’s signature race, the Finger Lakes Derby, features stakes winner Pandagate July 15. Source
Filly Star of Mystery Faces Males in Quick Call
Trainer Charlie Appleby, who entered this winning at a 37% clip lifetime with his North American starters and 8-for-27 this year, will send out Godolphin’s Star of Mystery in the Quick Call July 14 at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Breeders’ Cup Connections with TDN- Carlos Rosas and Cogburn
Carlos Rosas is running out of fingers to count on as he rattles off the names of Breeders' Cup champions he has sat on over the years. As an exercise rider for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen for the past two decades, Rosas has played a role in developing an impressive list of superstars. One of the latest Asmussen trainees that Rosas predicts also has the potential to be a champion someday is the astonishingly speedy turf sprinter Cogburn (Not This Time). The 5-year-old won this year's GI Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga in a sizzling course record time, completing the 5 ½ furlong contest in :59.80. Produced in cooperation with Thoroughbred Daily News Source
Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Catalog Available
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 300 entries for its Aug. 11-12 New York Bred Yearlings sale in the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Source
ILAC and IFHA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities have formalized their longstanding collaboration, recently signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Source
Steinman Winner L’Imperator Looks to Add A.P. Smithwick
Hudson River Farms’ newly-minted grade 1-winner L’Imperator will look to earn his second consecutive top-level victory over jumps in the $150,000 A.P. Smithwick Memorial (NSA-G1) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Ryan Moore on Porta Fortuna in the Group One Falmouth Stakes and his six other rides on day two of the Newmarket July Festival
Ryan Moore rode Whistlejacket to victory and had three thirds on day one of the Newmarket July Festival. The world-class jockey features in every contest on Friday.Source
Businessman David Howden eyes more celebrations after meeting The Queen at Royal Ascot as Running Lion lines up in the Falmouth Stakes
Howden is the Chief Executive of the insurance company that bears his name – the little acorn he planted 30 years ago is a now a mighty oak that employs 18,000 people worldwide.Source