Chewing Gum, winner of the 2022 Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park, will stand beginning with the 2025 season at Rockridge Stud in Hudson, N.Y., it was announced Oct. 11. Source
Month: October 2024
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, October 12
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at York, Hexham, Chelmsford City, Newmarket and Chepstow. Source
Fort Erie Bans Sending Horses to Puerto Rico
Fort Erie told Ontario horsemen this week that they risk losing stalls if any of the horses they had stabled at the Canadian track end up being shipped to race in Puerto Rico. Source
Six-Time Leading New York Sire Freud Retired
Freud’s reign among the New York leading sires will continue for a few seasons yet, but the grand old man has covered his last mare. The 26-year-old son of Storm Cat has earned his retirement. Source
Jockey Contenders: Meet Christophe Lemaire
Behind the scenes in Japan 🇯🇵 Jockey Christophe Lemaire sets his sights on #BC24 with strong hopefuls heading to Del Mar. Produced with FanDuel Source
Desert Flower Dominant in Fillies’ Mile Victory
Desert Flower was tasked by trainer Charlie Appleby to try and win her fourth race in as many starts in the Fillies’ Mile (G1). Her performance justified her inclusion and then some; she was remarkably good. Source
Buchu Returns to Keeneland With Sights on Grade 1 Glory
Rigney Racing’s homebred Buchu has not spent a lot of time at Keeneland, but when she does, she makes the most of it. Source
European Turf Sprinters Tune Up for Breeders’ Cup Bids
2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) winner Big Evs prepares for a return trip to the West Coast, while a pair of 2-year-old colts ready for their Juvenile Turf Sprint bids. Source
O’Brien Aims at Dewhurst Record With The Lion In Winter
If ever there is a race in which to expect quality it is the Dewhurst Stakes (G1). Many an age-old contest now trades on its reputation but this Newmarket showpiece is at least as good as ever. Source
Live Racing Canceled Oct. 11 at Aqueduct
The New York Racing Association canceled the Oct. 11 nine-race card at Belmont at the Big A due to an ongoing maintenance issue at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source