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Veteran Lukas, Rookie Asmussen Aim for Derby Success
Four-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas is putting his trust in the riding intelligence of first-time Derby jockey Keith Asmussen with Just Steel this year. Source
Filly West Memorial Upsets Males in Kentucky Juvenile
After just missing in her debut, West Memorial delivered a sustained run through the stretch to post a 1 3/4-length victory in the $247,165 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes May 2 at Churchill Downs. Source
Angels Flight Runners Return for Senorita
Laulne goes for second consecutive stakes win at Santa Anita Park, again facing Alluring, Girl of My Dreams, and Antifona from the Angels Flight Stakes. Source
Mixed Results at Tattersalls Guineas Sale
While the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-Up Sale faced challenging conditions and a “well below par” clearance rate, the Horses in Training portion of the sale realized substantial gains thanks in large part to the sales of John Dance-affiliated horses. Source
Stakes Winner Tyler’s Tribe Dies at Oaklawn Park
Details surrounding the 4-year-old’s death are unknown, but he has had a history of bleeding. He last worked May 1 at Oaklawn Park going four furlongs in :48 4/5. Source
Tyler’s Tribe, Collins Confirmed Dead by Oaklawn Park
Details surrounding the 4-year-old’s death are unknown, but he has had a history of bleeding. He last worked May 1 at Oaklawn Park going four furlongs in :48 4/5. Source
Brown Seeks Fourth Straight Distaff Turf Mile Victory
Trainer Chad Brown looks to continue his dominance in the $750,000 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2T) as he attempts to win his fourth in a row May 4 at Churchill Downs. The trainer sends three postward. Source
Light Up Racing Holds May 5 Event in Ocala
Light Up Racing aims to empower industry members with the right knowledge, tools, and resources to be educated advocates of horse racing. Source
Ingordo, DeVaux Take Up Purses for a Purpose Challenge
Brook Smith, long-time Backside Learning Center supporter, challenged owners to enroll their horses to the BLC’s “Purses for a Purpose” initiative. The challenge inspired trainer Cherie DeVaux and bloodstock agent David Ingordo to also take part. Source