The prominent Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) contender and son of City of Light will enter stud at Ashford Stud after his racing career. Source
Category: Breaking News
This category covers the latest breaking news related to horses. It is a great place to find out about recent events, such as new research, upcoming races, and horse welfare stories.
Citizen Bull Leads Baffert 1-2 in American Pharoah
Citizen Bull, third in his grade 1 debut Sept. 8, captured the $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes (G1) Oct. 5 in front-running fashion to complete a Bob Baffert 1-2 finish at Santa Anita Park. Source
Dual Champion, Hall of Fame Mare Tepin Dies
Beloved champion mare Tepin, a multiple grade 1 winner in North America and conqueror of Royal Ascot, has died. Source
East Avenue Rolls to Dominant Breeders’ Futurity Win
Brendan Walsh-trained East Avenue proved his eight-length maiden victory at Ellis Park Aug. 24 was no fluke as he rolled to an open-lengths win in the $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland Oct. 5. Source
Immersive Remains Undefeated With Alcibiades Victory
Godolphin’s Immersive improved her career record to three wins from three starts with a victory in the $600,000 Alcibiades Stakes (G1) Oct. 4 at Keeneland. Source
Subsanador Wrestles CA Crown Victory From Baffert Duo
The Bob Baffert runners came to play, but it was Subsanador (ARG), trained by Richard Mandella, who emerged victorious in a thrilling inauguration of the $1 million California Crown Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park Sept. 28. Source
Auguste Rodin Retiring to Coolmore After Japan Cup
A group 1 winner at 2, Auguste Rodin went on at 3 to capture victories in the Epsom Derby (G1), Irish Derby (G1), Irish Champion Stakes (G1), and deliver a season-capping win in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T). Source
Thorpedo Anna Cuts it Close In Cotillion Score
Although it wasn’t as easy as her three other grade 1 victories this year, Thorpedo Anna’s class came through with a narrow score in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) Sept. 21 at Parx Racing. Source
UK Plans to Fire Former Lab Director Stanley
A report released Sept. 17 from HISA and its enforcement arm alleges Dr. Scott Stanley was removed from his leadership position of the University of Kentucky’s Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory because the lab failed to meet standards. Source
Reeves Thoroughbred Racing Hits $475k for McKinzie Colt
The momentum has continued into Book 4, with many top trainers and buyers still active during the seventh session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Source