Jevian Toledo, four-time leading rider at Laurel Park, had minor surgery to repair a dislocated collarbone suffered during a spill April 21. Source
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Bidding Opens for F-T Mensa ‘Flash Sale’
Mensa is stabled at Churchill Downs and will train each day at 9:10 am in a special saddle cloth. Prospective buyers can follow him back to Barn 36 post-training to inspect him. Source
Mullins eyes British title at Sandown finale
Willie Mullins will look to clinch the British jump trainers’ championship at Sandown on Saturday – and become the first Irishman to do so in 70 years. 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
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