Gabaldon Back in U.S. After Second at Royal Ascot
Gabaldon returned to the United States June 21following his length defeat when second in the June 19 Windsor Castle Stakes during the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting in Great Britain.
- Yesterday, 4:33 PM
Champion Kenlova Leads Grande Premio Brasil Field
Champion Kenlova leads a stellar field of 16 runners, including five group 1 winners, in the June 23 1 1/2-mile Grande Premio Brasil (G1) at Hipodromo da Gavea in Rio de Janeiro.
- Yesterday, 4:26 PM
Mill Stream Looks to Upset Kinross in QE II Jubilee
Jockey William Buick teams up with an old friend in a bid to land one of the few top races that still eludes him.
- By David Carr/Racing Post and Richard Birch/Racing Post
- Yesterday, 3:46 PM
American Owners Score With Ascot Repeater Porta Fortuna
Porta Fortuna simply loves Ascot, and that's undoubtedly also true for her American ownership, who enjoyed success at the Royal meeting with the filly for the second straight year.
- By Stuart Riley/Racing Post, Peter Scargill/Racing Post and Maddy Playle/Racing Post
- Yesterday, 3:08 PM
Ruidoso Chaplaincy Aiding Resident Workers at Track
The Ruidoso Downs chaplaincy has been assisting workers at the racetrack, who are caring for around 500 horses, with food and meals. Evacuations mandated due to wildfires are still in effect, though the track is taking entries for races June 28-29.
- By Eric Mitchell
- Yesterday, 2:50 PM
HIWU Posts Two More Findings of Metformin
While the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority digs deeper into equine drug test findings of metformin, positives for the diabetes medication show no signs of slowing.
- By Eric Mitchell and Frank Angst
- Yesterday, 2:31 PM
Balance Between CAW, Retail Market Sought in California
Speaking during an informational session during a June 20 CHRB meeting, two horse racing executives gave commissioners an overview of computer-assisted wagering and what they believe is an equitable balance for CAW alongside the retail market.
- By Byron King
- Yesterday, 1:40 PM
Churchill Downs Salutes Veteran Trainer Donnie Habeeb
For veteran trainer Donnie Habeeb, his morning starts with a familiar routine but it's a routine unlike most on the backstretch of Churchill Downs.
- Yesterday, 1:32 PM
Retired Jockey Chavez Loses Home in Ruidoso Fire
There have been more than 1,400 structures, half of them homes, destroyed in the two wildfires that have ravaged New Mexico since the morning of June 17. One of those homes belonged to former jockey and Ruidoso, N.M., resident Casey Chavez.
- By Molly Rollins
- Yesterday, 1:21 PM
Fans' Choice Do Deuce Tops Entries for Takarazuka Kinen
Do Deuce, the fan's choice in prerace balloting, takes on an accomplished field in the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) June 23 at Kyoto Racecourse.
- By Bob Kieckhefer
- Yesterday, 11:46 AM
Colonial Downs Barn Area to Open June 24
Signaling the beginning of the 2024 Thoroughbred season, Colonial Downs' barn area will open on June 24 welcoming returning conditioners as well as newcomers who are sure to impact the standings.
- Yesterday, 10:46 AM
National HBPA Conference July 23-26 at Prairie Meadows
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 National HBPA Conference set for July 23-26 at Iowa's Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel.
- Yesterday, 10:29 AM
CHRB's Regulatory Fees Drop for Santa Anita, Del Mar
During its monthly meeting June 20 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, Calif., the California Horse Racing Board reluctantly passed a compromised split that will fund the CHRB before the regulator's fiscal year begins July 1.
- By Byron King
- Thursday, 6:23 PM
Stud El Tri's Alexandrina leads a field of 17 fillies and mares in the June 23 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) at Hipódromo de Monterrico in Peru.
- Thursday, 5:49 PM
Shortly After Transplant, Owner Ramsey Turns to Horses
An hour after leaving the operating room following kidney transplant surgery, Ken Ramsey's attention turned to the June 20 program at Gulfstream Park, where Clearly Copper raced under his familiar white and red colors in race 6.
- Thursday, 5:02 PM
Divisional Leaders Battle in Coronation Stakes
One Thousand Guineas (G1) Elmalka needs to defeat Opera Singer, Ramatuelle, and Porta Fortuna in the June 21 Coronation Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot in order to top a salty division of sophom*ore fillies.
- By David Carr/Racing Post , Andrew Dietz/Racing Post, Catherine Macrae/Racing Post and Phill Anderson/Racing Post
- Thursday, 4:54 PM
L'Imperator Wins Inaugural Beverly R. Steinman
Hudson River Farms' 7-year-old gelding wins his first grade 1 stakes in the Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle Handicap (NSA-1) during the Belmont at the Big A meet at Aqueduct Racetrack.
- Thursday, 4:44 PM
Trainer Graham Motion Looks to Continue Hot Streak
Even as summer's official start is heralded by a major heatwave passing through the Mid-Atlantic region, the season is only just catching up with trainer Graham Motion.
- Thursday, 3:38 PM
Daughter of Satono Aladdin Tops NZB Weanling Sale
Well-known New Zealand owner Gary Harding's investment in the Australasian foal market continued at New Zealand Bloodstock's National Weanling Sale June 20with the acquisition of a NZ$170,000 daughter of Satono Aladdin.
- By ANZ Bloodstock News Staff
- Thursday, 3:32 PM
Remington Park Announces 2024 Stakes Schedule
The Remington Park Thoroughbred stakes schedule for the upcoming season that begins Aug. 16 will feature the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3) Sept. 29. The schedule of races carries more than $3 million in stakes purse money.
- Thursday, 3:03 PM
54th Annual Eclipse Awards Will Return to Palm Beach
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announce that the 54th Annual Eclipse Awards will return to the Breakers Palm Beach in Florida in January 2025.
- Thursday, 1:57 PM
Ex-Navy Pilot Turned Trainer Eyeing Goldwood Stakes
The star of his two-horse stable, a 5-year-old Pennsylvania-bred mare named Shoshanah, has been cross-entered in two upcoming turf sprints.
- Thursday, 1:47 PM
Kyprios Reigns King in Gold Cup at Royal Ascot
Kyprios became the third horse to win nonconsecutive editions of the Gold Cup (G1) when a game winner over the front-running Trawlerman June 20 at the Royal Ascot meeting.
- By Jack Haynes/Racing Post and Catherine Macrae/Racing Post
- Thursday, 1:38 PM
Retired New England-Based Trainer Souto Dies at 83
Gerald A. Souto, a multiple stakes-winning trainer on the old New England circuit for five decades, died June 9. He was 83.
- By Lynne Snierson
- Thursday, 11:38 AM
Claiborne, Lane's End Sponsor Division at 2024 Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project announces that Claiborne Farm and Lane's End Farm have committed to a co-sponsorship of the former broodmare division at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.
- Thursday, 11:15 AM
Greek Coroner: Assistant Trainer Sheets Drowned
Assistant trainer Toby Sheets, who was in charge of Steve Asmussen's Belmont Park division, died from drowning, according to coroner Ioannis Aivatidis.
- By Eric Mitchell and Pete Denk
- Wednesday, 6:44 PM
From Hardwood to Turf, Buss Looks to Keep Winning
BH Interview: Janie Buss
- By Joe Perez
- Wednesday, 5:37 PM
Montplaisir: Connecting Youth to Thoroughbred Racing
Last week, the benevolent arm of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsem*n's Association teamed with Amplify Horse Racing and the Morton High School District 201 to host the inaugural Morton Urban Equine Program.
- By Annise Montplaisir/Amplify Horse Racing
- Wednesday, 5:13 PM
Numbers Down, Quality Up at NZB National Weanling Sale
The New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale might be down on numbers, but Kane Jones insists the quality on offer at today's auction is at least as good, if not better than has ever been seen at Karaka previously.
- By Tim Rowe/ANZ Bloodstock News
- Wednesday, 3:59 PM
Los Alamitos Opens June 22 for Thoroughbred Meet
The first of three daytime Thoroughbred meets this year at Los Alamitos Race Course will begin June 22.
- Wednesday, 3:47 PM
Latest Godolphin Flying Start Class Graduates
The day commenced with a stallion show where guests were presented six of the current roster at Kildangan Stud. This was followed by a display of the trainee's business plan projects which they recently completed.
- Wednesday, 3:35 PM
Gulfstream, Woodbine Plan Mandatory Payoffs in Jackpots
A mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool June 22 at Gulfstream Park is expected to offer the potential to yield a rewarding return. The following day, June 23, Woodbine will offer a mandatory payout for the Thoroughbred Jackpot Hi-5.
- Wednesday, 3:31 PM
Kyprios Seeks a Second Gold Cup Crown
Trainer Aidan O'Brien's hopes of a record-extending ninth Gold Cup (G1) are pinned on Kyprios, who bids June 20 to become the first horse since Kayf Tara to win nonconsecutive editions of the race.
- By Peter Scargill/Racing Post, Jack Haynes/Racing Post and Graeme Rodway/Racing Post
- Wednesday, 3:29 PM
Ruidoso Horsem*n Coping With New Mexico Wildfires
Horse vans and truck-and-trailerstransporting horses have continued to exit Ruidoso Downs due to two nearby wildfires in New Mexico. Racing has been canceled at least through this weekend with doubts growing about whether the meet can continue.
- By Eric Mitchell, Byron King and Sean Collins
- Wednesday, 3:04 PM
IFHA Global Summit Highlights Recent Research
Scientists, veterinarians, and regulators participated in dedicated workshops throughout the three-day event to investigate critical issues relating to, and recent technological advances in, fracture prevention and exercise-associated sudden death.
- Wednesday, 1:46 PM
Auguste Rodin Bounces Back in Prince of Wales's Win
After being defeated in the first two starts of his 4-year-old campaign, Auguste Rodin rebounded with a determined score in the June 19 Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot.
- By Peter Scargill/Racing Post, Matt Rennie/Racing Post and Harry Wilson/Racing Post
- Wednesday, 1:25 PM
Owner Ramsey Scheduled for Kidney Transplant
Four-time Eclipse Award-winning owner Ken Ramsey said he's scheduled for a kidney transplant June 20.
- By Frank Angst
- Wednesday, 8:42 AM
Delaware Park Moves Up First Post June 22 to 11:30 AM
Delaware Park became the latest track to alter its scheduled post time during a heat wave gripping parts of North America. First post there June 22 has been moved up an hour to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, 5:02 PM
O'Brien Confident of Big Show From Auguste Rodin
The Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) June 19 at Royal Ascot features a matchup of 2024 Breeders' Cup winners Auguste Rodin and Inspiral.
- By David Jennings/Racing Post , Keith Melrose/Racing Post and Robbie Wilders/Racing Post
- Tuesday, 4:51 PM
Ten Facts About 2024 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series
Every year the road to the Breeders' Cup World Championships starts months before with a series of qualifying races that are known as the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
- By America's Best Racing Staff
- Tuesday, 4:48 PM
Complexion Dazzles for Gargan in Aqueduct Maiden Win
Maiden Watch: Week of June 11-June 18
- By Molly Rollins
- Tuesday, 4:09 PM
Maryland Horse Breeders Elect Five Board Members
Trainer Phil Schoenthal joins the board for the first time along with returning board members Dr. Brooke Bowman, Michael Horning, Josh Pons, and David Wade.
- Tuesday, 4:06 PM
Ascot, Victoria Racing Club Sign New Partnership
Ascot Racecourse and the Victoria Racing Club sign a new strategic partnership, acknowledging the unique ties between the two "sister" tracks.
- Tuesday, 2:46 PM
Alberta Increases Purse Allocation, Breed Program Funds
Horse Racing Alberta is pleased to announce an increase in funding for the 2024 Purse Allocation and the Breed Improvement Program.
- Tuesday, 2:16 PM
National Treasure: Whitney, Pacific Classic Top Options
For the connections of classic winner National Treasure, there figures to be some traveling this summer—one way or the other.
- By Bob Ehalt
- Tuesday, 2:06 PM
Charyn Opens Royal Ascot With Impressive Queen Anne Win
Charyn got favorite backers off to a winning start at Royal Ascot June 18 with a hard-fought victory over Docklands in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1).
- By Lewis Porteous/Racing Post, Peter Scargill/Racing Post and James Stevens/Racing Post
- Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Fire at French Farm Claims More Than 20 Mares, Foals
The blaze broke out in a barn during the early hours of Sunday morning at Haras de Barnesq, near Bayeux, which is where Belgian owner and breeder Jose Lardot bases his Haras de la Verte Vallee operation.
- By Aisling Crowe/Racing Post
- Tuesday, 1:47 PM
Thorpedo Anna Jumps Into NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Already sitting atop last week's NTRA Top 3-Year-Old poll, Thorpedo Anna carries momentum from her June 7 Acorn Stakes (G1) triumph at Saratoga Race Course. The daughter of Fast Anna climbed five spots and is now No. 7 with 77 points.
- By Joe Perez
- Tuesday, 1:35 PM
Horses Relocated From Ruidoso Downs Amid Two Wildfires
Two raging wildfires in New Mexico that prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in the resort town of Ruidoso have also ledto the relocation of horses from Ruidoso Downs, located about five miles southeast of town.
- By Karen M. Johnson and Byron King
- Tuesday, 1:04 PM
Didia to Target Saratoga's Diana on Opening Weekend
Fresh off her impressive victory June 7 in the New York Stakes (G1T), Didia is being prepared by trainer Ignacio Correas for a return to Saratoga Race Course in the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1T) July 13.
- By Sean Collins
- Tuesday, 10:58 AM
