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
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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
Letter to the Editor: Free Markets Can Save the Derby
A BH Daily letter to the editor for the week of April 24. Source
Havana Grey Filly Heads Record Day for Goffs Doncaster
The biggest clash of the Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale boiled down to Anthony Stroud and Jason Kelly. Stroud who emerged victorious, with a bid of £420,000 (US$525,000, £1 = US$1.25) for the sale-topping filly by Havana Grey. Source
Bellabel Heads D’Amato Trio in Royal Heroine
Trainer Phil D’Amato has captured two of the last three runnings of Santa Anita Park’s Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T). This year, the conditioner will look to take yet another rendition when he saddles not one but three live contenders. Source
Court of Appeals Denies Zedan Emergency Motion
A judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals denied an emergency motion to allow Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Muth into the Kentucky Derby (G1) in an order described on the court’s online docket after regular office hours April 24. Source
Channel Maker Among Canadian Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Thoroughbred class of 2024 is confirmed, with Glen Todd, Starship Jubilee, Patrick Husbands, Channel Maker, Danny Vella, and Richard Grubb to be inducted this summer. Source
Charlie Appleby-trained Arabian Crown has the chance to show his Derby credentials in the bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown
Charlie Appleby-trained Arabian Crown goes on trial for the Betfred Derby in the bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown on Friday.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, April 25
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday’s meetings at Perth, Chelmsford City, Huntingdon, Warwick and Beverley.Source
NYTB to Honor Breeder/Owner Malloy
Vivien Malloy, who owned and operated Edition Farm for more than four decades and bought her first racehorse in 1971, will be recognized at the NYTB’s Awards Dinner sponsored by the New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund May 13. Source