Nakatomi’s Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G1) victory was not just the first top-level win for the gelding, but also a first for his sire who was recently sold to a breeding operation in the Philippines. Source
Month: July 2024
Sierra Leone Turns His Attention to Travers Stakes
Sierra Leone rallied from last-of-six and 10 lengths off the pace under Flavien Prat to finish a strong second to the victorious Fierceness in the July 27 $500,000 Jim Dandy. Source
The Chosen Vron, Dr. Venkman Exit Wins in Good Order
The winners in both of the July 27 graded stakes at Del Mar have come back in good order and plans are in the works for their next races. Source
Bridle a Butterfly Earns Country House His First Winner
A little pre-race jitters proved to be enthusiasm for his first start and Bridle a Butterfly rallied late to deliver his sire, Country House, his first winner. Source
Mqse De Sevigne Eyes Arc After Second Rothschild Win
With a likely career swansong in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe over a mile and a half on the horizon, the daughter of Siyouni showed no lack of dash to beat Excellent Truth by a length. Source
Battle Heats Up for Japan’s Leading Freshman Sire
Progeny of Admire Mars and Tower of London each set 2-year-old track records and moved their sires into the top spots on the JRA Freshman Sires’ table. Source
Written Tycoon Wins Ninth Victorian Sire Championship
Written Tycoon has been named IRT Champion Victorian Sire of the Year for the ninth time after another impressive year from his juvenile progeny on the track. Source
Proscia, Partners Find Success With 2-Year-Old NY-Breds
With trainer Mike Maker, Paradise Farms has shopped for and found precocious juveniles at reasonable prices. Source
Cinderella’s Dream, Segesta Return in Saratoga Oaks
Godolphin’s Cinderella’s Dream and Juddmonte’s Segesta—1-2 in the July 6 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Aqueduct Racetrack—meet for a second time when they lead a field of seven in the Aug. 2 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G2T). Source
2024 Bing Crosby-The Chosen Vron
Congratulations to the #WinAndYoureIn Bing Crosby Stakes Champ, THE CHOSEN VRON! He is IN the #BreedersCup Sprint! Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
Trainer: J. Eric Kruljac
Owner: Sondereker Racing LLC, Kruljac, J. Eric, Fetkin, Robert S. and Thornburgh, Richard
Breeder: Tiz Molly Partners Source