Comedy Town pulls the upset and defeats Run Classic and Sibelius in the July 6 Smile Sprint Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Source
Month: July 2024
Mullikin Aces Graded Test in John A. Nerud Stakes
Trainer Rodolphe Brisset’s patience with Mullikin was rewarded July 6 when the son of Violence posted his first black-type victory in the $194,000 John A. Nerud Stakes (G2) at the Belmont at the Big A meeting. Source
Ryan Moore lands the prestigious Coral-Eclipse alongside City of Troy but self-crictical jockey admits he got the ride wrong
DOMINIC KING AT SANDOWN: ‘I had him in the wrong place and shouldn’t have come down the middle of the track,’ grumbled Moore, who is always ferociously self-critical.Source
Kikkuli Looks for First Group 1 in Prix Jean Prat
This year’s Prix Jean Prat (G1) lacks obvious star quality, although it contains plenty of potential, and you do not get much more promise than a half brother to Frankel who has improved with every run, as Kikkuli has. Source
Girl Trouble Generates Buzz at Brookdale’s Consignment
A half sister to Book’em Danno, impressive winner of the Woody Stephens Stakes (G1), Hip 426—Girl Trouble by hot sire Fast Anna—brings excitement to Brookdale’s consignment. Source
Dramatic Ending From Cinderella’s Dream in Belmont Oaks
There was a storybook ending for Godolphin’s Cinderella’s Dream in the Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Aqueduct Racetrack, as she rallied late under William Buick to score for Godolphin and British trainer Charlie Appleby. Source
Domestic Product Shines in Aqueduct’s Dwyer
After running in six straight two-turn races, Domestic Product turned in a dominant performance when returned to a one-turn distance for the first time since his debut as he motored to a 7 1/2-length victory in the Dwyer Stakes (G3). Source
Trikari Narrowly Prevails in Belmont Derby
Amerman Racing’s Trikari added a top-level win to his growing résumé in the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) July 6 at the Belmont at the Big A meeting. Source
Three New Sons of Liam’s Map on Display at July Sale
Basin is one of three of Liam’s Maps’ sons, along with Beau Liam and Rushie, whose first-crop yearlings will be featured at Fasig-Tipton’s The July Sale, the first yearling auction of the North American season, which takes place July 9 in Lexington. Source
Loved, Half Sister of Maxfield, Earns First Stakes Win
Jockey Florent Geroux discusses Loved’s Win in the Mari Hulman. Source