Opening day of the Colonial Downs live racing season is July 11, and the card has been drawn with large fields. Source
Month: July 2024
Expectations High for City of Troy in Eclipse
City of Troy enters new territory in the Eclipse Stakes (G1) July 6—taking on his elders for the first time—but the market indicates he is expected to overcome those questions with ease. Source
Browning Optimistic Ahead of July Yearling Sale
With a strong freshman sire showcase, Boyd Browning Jr. expects there to be significant demand for precocious yearlings at Fasig-Tipton’s The July Sale. Source
Browning Optimistic Ahead of July Yearling
With a strong freshman sire showcase, Boyd Browning Jr. expects there to be significant demand for precocious yearlings at the Fasig-Tipton July Sale of Selected Yearlings Source
BCBC Diaries: Episode 2
Join host Peter Fornatale from In The Money Media for the next exciting installment of our BCBC Diaries series! In Episode 2, we're joined by three of the top handicappers in the game: Alexa Zepp, Emily Gullickson, and Wendy Long. They’ll take us through their unique journeys as they strive to qualify for this year's Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) at Del Mar. Get an insider's perspective on what it takes to qualify for the BCBC, as our guests share their experiences, strategies, and insights from various qualifying events. With valuable tips and personal stories, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the world of competitive horse racing. Stay updated on the latest developments as we head toward November, and follow the handicappers’ progress on their path to Del Mar. Don't forget to subscribe and ring the bell to stay notified about future episodes! Learn more about the BCBC at www.breederscup.com/bcbc Source
Second-Quarter Betting Off Slightly Despite June Surge
Despite a 10.3% surge in June wagering, second-quarter betting on racing in the United States closed marginally lower than during the same period last year. Source
Sir Greylind Among Five Added to F-T July HORA Sale
Recent 2-year-old and 3-year-old winners, including Indiana Derby (G3) entrant Sir Greylind, have been added to the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale catalog. Source
Hades, Domestic Product Renew Rivalry in Dwyer
Graded stakes winners Domestic Product and Hades will renew their rivalry in a short field of four 3-year-olds in the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3) July 6 at the Belmont at the Big A meet. Source
Ellis Park Re-Opens to Patrons After Water Issue
Ellis Park’s racing and gaming facility will operate as normal July 5 following unexpected water issues that caused the July 4 opening-day racing program to be conducted without fans and the gaming facility to be closed. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, July 5
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday’s meetings at Haydock, Sandown, Doncaster, Newton Abbot and Beverley.Source