Gold Cup Hero Rite of Passage Dies at 19
Dermot Weld paid tribute to the "extremely talented and courageous" Rite of Passage after the Irish National Stud announced the death of the 2010 Ascot Gold Cup (G1) hero at the age of 19.
Chan Senses Gold in Richly Bred The Autumn Sun Filly
A filly with an Inglis Easter pedigree was the shining light on Day 1 of an otherwise subdued Magic Millions National Yearling Sale, with the AU$750,000 The Autumn Sun blueblood purchased by Hong Kong interests.
Caravel to Stay Stateside, Pointed to Jaipur Stakes
Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) champion Caravel will contest the $400,000 Jaipur Stakes (G1T) on the Belmont Stakes undercard June 10. The six-furlong race is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series for the Nov. 4 championships.
'Urgency Became Clear' to Address Churchill Fatalities
Saying "the urgency became clear" as equine fatalities grew to 12 this spring at Churchill Downs through racing May 29, HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus told reporters May 30 she expects to provide a May 31 update on findings related to…
Rick Dutrow Granted Kentucky Trainer's License
Multiple classic-winning and Breeders' Cup-winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. was granted a Kentucky trainer's license May 30 at a meeting of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's License Review Committee.
Major Dude Marches North for Penn Mile
Spendthrift Farm's Major Dude, a onetime Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful and among the nation's top 3-year-old turf horses, invades Penn National Race Course June 2 for the $400,000 Penn Mile (G2T).
Bango Seeks to Tie Churchill Wins Mark in Aristides
The local hero's nine wins at Churchill Downs are only surpassed by Ready's Rocket, who won 10 times under the twin spires.
Judge: Stewards' Action in Justify Case Lacks Clarity
After finding a stewards' ruling that declined to disqualify Justify from his win of the 2018 Santa Anita Derby so unclear it cannot be judicially reviewed, a Los Angeles judge will provide officials an opportunity to clarify their position.