Retired Turf Writer Schuelein Dies at 77
Former sports journalist and turf publicist Steve Schuelein has died, his family reports. He died last week at his longtime Playa Del Rey home in California. No cause of death was given. He was 77.
Connections of Parnac Discuss Flower Bowl Victory
Parnac sails to victory in the Flower Bowl Stakes (G2T) for Team Clement and West Point Thoroughbreds and Dream With Me Stable. The 4-year-old filly earned a berth to the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) with her win…
Lauer, Sanchez, Milian Face Banned Substance Positives
HIWU has posted updated banned substance findings on its website, with three trainers facing alleged violations for equine medication violations: Mike Lauer, Angel J. Castillo Sanchez, and Carlos Milian. The cases have not yet been adjudicated.
Alva Starr Romps in Prioress
Alva Starr, bred by owner P. Dale Ladner and trainer Brett Brinkman, utilized a prominent trip engineered by Jose Lezcano to secure a decisive 8 3/4-length victory in Saturday's grade 2, $250,000 Prioress.
Bright Future Fends Off Proxy in Jockey Club Gold Cup
Withstanding a late stretch bid from Proxy, Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable's Bright Future lasted for a nose victory in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) Sept. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
Secret Money, Talk of the Nation Win at Kentucky Downs
Secret Money and Talk of the Nation scored high-value victories Sept. 2 at Kentucky Downs, with the former capturing the $996,570 Music City Stakes (G3T) and the latter the $1 million Gun Runner Stakes over the all-turf oval.
Big Data Impresses in Revitalized Super Derby
Petal Power Racing Stable's Big Data, a recent Gulfstream Park allowance winner shipping in from Palm Meadows, rallied on the inside to take the 41st Super Derby by three-quarters of a length Sept. 2 at Louisiana Downs.
Thin White Duke Wins for Crist in Harvey Pack Stakes
Multiple graded stakes-placed Thin White Duke successfully defended his title in the Sept. 2 $150,000 Harvey Pack, a 5 1/2-furlong Mellon turf sprint for older horses at Saratoga Race Course that was previously run as the Lucky Coin.
Downs at Albuquerque Marathon Claiming Stakes: Kirby Derby
Downs at Albuquerque Marathon Claiming Stakes