Running Lion Has to Overcome Wide Draw in Prix de Diane
Scratched from the Oaks (G1), Running Lion needs to overcome the dreaded post 12 and French rising star Blue Hen Cen to secure a victory in the June 18 Prix de Diane (G1).
Salute the Stars Nabs Kingsbarns in Pegasus
Brad Cox had 13 different foals of 2020 that earned points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Now he has a new contender for the summer's top 3-year-old stakes in Salute the Stars, who won the $150,000 Pegasus Stakes at…
Hoosier Philly Brilliant in Monomoy Girl Stakes Victory
Ahead of the June 17 Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes, Gold Standard Racing Stable's Hoosier Philly had yet to taste victory since November.
Catnip Pounces on Rivals Late to Win Monmouth Stakes
Catnip, the younger half brother to multiple graded stakes winner and millionaire Princess Grace, pounced on his competition in deep stretch to nab his first graded stakes victory in the June 17 $150,000 Monmouth Stakes (G3T) at Monmouth Park.
Champion Goodnight Olive Rolls to Bed o' Roses Victory
When you owned a mare as courageous and successful as Lady Eli, it can make questions about your best distaff runner a foregone conclusion. Yet for Jay Hanley that question is no longer a slam dunk.
Joseph Cleared to Race, Stable at NYRA Tracks
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has received permission from the New York Racing Association to enter and race at its tracks and have stalls at the upcoming Saratoga Race Course meet.
Copper Kan is Copper Bullet's First Winner
The filly, owned and trained by Steve Asmussen, won in her second career start June 16 at Lone Star Park.
Trainer Antonucci Makes History at 155th Belmont Stakes
Jena Antonucci became the first woman to train the winner of a Triple Crown race when Arcangelo won the 155th Belmont Stakes.
Good and Stout Becomes Coal Front's First Winner
Good and Stout became the first winner for Spendthrift Farm's first-crop sire Coal Front when the 2-year-old won his debut in a maiden race by 4 1/2 lengths at Evangeline Downs June 15.
Prospective Pinhooks: Fasig-Tipton KY July Yearlings
Sale histories for horses entered in Fasig-Tipton's The July Sale, its selected yearlings sale being held July 11 in Lexington.