20-1 Longshot Tranche Romps in Fasig-Tipton Futurity
With heavily favored Mirahmadi commanding nearly all of the betting attention, Tranche led a field of four juveniles on a merry chase as he went on to romp by 7 1/4 lengths in the June 17 Fasig-Tipton Futurity Stakes at Santa…
Petulante Victorious in Stakes Debut in Salvator Mile
Petulante was unraced in stakes before competing in the $155,000 Salvator Mile (G3) June 17 at Monmouth Park, but his inexperience never showed in his race performance.
Hamelback: Issues of Unsoundness Also Start at Farms
Speaking June 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback encouraged the industry in its search to identify issues contributing to unsoundness and breakdowns to examine the Thoroughbred breeding and sales markets.
Pike Racing to Relocate to Highlander Training Center
Pike Racing will be relocating its base of operation to Highlander Training Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas, effective July 1.
Grande Premio Brasil Draws Seven G1 Winners
Led by Cruzeiro do Sul (Brazilian Derby, G1) winner Raptor's and multiple group stakes-winning mare High Wire, a field 18 runners, including seven group 1 winners, has been entered in the Grande Premio Brasil (G1) June 18 at Hipodromo da…
Royal Ascot Day 4 Entries: Mawj, Tahiyra in Coronation
The fascinating rematch between the One Thousand Guineas (G1) one-two Mawj and Tahiyra at Royal Ascot moved a step closer on June 17 after the pair featured in nine confirmations for the June 23 Coronation Stakes (G1).
Nine Face Charges in Hall of Fame Theft, Other Heists
Federal officials said June 15 that nine people have been indicted or charged with crimes related to the 2013 theft of $400,000 worth of trophies at the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Espinoza, Wong, Top Winter/Spring Golden Gate Meet
Jockey Assael Espinoza, trainer Jonathan Wong, and owners Johnny Taboada and Larry and Marianne Williams were meet leaders at the recently concluded 2023 Winter/Spring meet at Golden Gate Fields. The meet ended June 11.