Keeneland’s spring meet concluded April 26 with all-sources wagering exceeding $218 million, the third-highest handle in track history. Source
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Chop Chop Lands Elusive Graded Stakes in Bewitch Stakes
The consistent and talented Chop Chop landed an elusive graded stakes win when the daughter of City of Light drew off to a 2 1/4-length score April 26 in the Bewitch Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland. Source
Finger Lakes Begins 91-Day Meet April 29
The 2024 live Thoroughbred racing season at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack begins April 29. The 2024 season will begin with a new race announcer: Anthony Stabile. Source
Leading International Sire Fastnet Rock Pensioned
Two-time Australian champion sire Fastnet Rock, one of the most influential stallions of modern times, has been retired from stud duties, Coolmore Australia announced April 26. Source
Fast, Tight Track for Kentucky Oaks Workers
With just one week to go until the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (G1), several contenders logged their final recorded workouts on a Churchill Downs surface that several trainers referenced was playing toward faster times. Source
Albaugh Stables Returns With Another Top Derby Threat
The 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) was a frenetic experience for Jason Loutsch and the rest of the Albaugh Family Stables team. Source
Woodbine Launches 129 Days of Racing April 27
The 2024 season at Woodbine will consist of 129 race dates and runs through Dec. 15. The first two weeks of the meet will have racing held on Saturday and Sunday. Source
Honor Marie Catches the Eye in Final Derby Breeze
Ribble Farms, Michael Eiserman, Earl Silver, Kenneth Fishbein, and Dave Fishbein’s Honor Marie drilled an eye-catching five-furlong bullet in :59 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 25, his final work before the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1). Source
Churchill Officials Proud of Venue That Awaits Fans
Officials with Churchill Downs Inc. April 25 sounded a bit like a gift giver looking forward to the receiver’s reaction as they discussed changes, centered on a $200 million new paddock, that await fans arriving Kentucky Derby week this year. Source
Harris to Return as Announcer at Emerald Downs
When Emerald Downs begins its 2024 season on Saturday, May 4, a familiar voice returns to the announcer’s booth high atop the grandstand: Tom Harris. Source