Trainer Graham Motion expressed his gratitude for his 32nd career grade 1 victory as Amerman Racing’s Trikari got his head down in time to capture the $727,500 Belmont Derby Invitational (G1T) at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Month: July 2024
South African Horsemen Consider Australian Sale Return
An upswing in confidence about a rejuvenation of racing in South Africa has trainers considering returning to the Australian yearling market for the first time in years. Source
Longshot Leads Rouget-Trained Exacta in Prix Jean Prat
Puchkine pulled off a 35-1 shock in the Prix Jean Prat (G1), with British runners failing to make the frame in the group 1 at Deauville July 7. Source
Court: HISA Violates Private Nondelegation Doctrine
The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously July 5 that the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s enforcement policies violate the private nondelegation doctrine. Source
Stablemates Red Route One, Unload Go 1-2 in Cornhusker
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen took home the exacta in the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3) July 6 with Red Route One and Unload. Source
Sweet Azteca Breaks Track Record in Great Lady M
Against a talented field of distaffers, Sweet Azteca defeats Daddysruby while breaking the 6 1/2-furlongs track record. Source
Brad Cox Discusses Dragoon Guard’s Indiana Derby Win
After a dominating frontrunning score in the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis July 6, trainer Brad Cox discusses what’s next for the rising 3-year-old Dragoon Guard. Source
Grant Forster Discusses Chatalas’ Indiana Oaks Victory
After a tenacious stretch duel victory, trainer Grant Forster discusses how Chatalas looked in her $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3) victory at Horseshoe Indianapolis July 6 and how he became her trainer a month ago. Source
Gal in a Rush Rallies Late to Capture Hendrie
With Kazushi Kimura in the irons, Gal in a Rush was content letting the race come to her. But as the field approached the final turn to head down the stretch, Kimura swung the mare eight wide where she powered her way to the wire in 1:15.54. Source
Dragoon Guard the Real Deal in Indiana Derby Victory
Juddmonte’s Dragoon Guard introduced himself as a top contender in the 3-year-old division with a powerful front-running performance in the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis July 6. Source