Derby Optimism Turns Into Travers Confidence for Mage
Nearly four months ago, there was a wide array of emotions for the connections of Mage at the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Mage, Dwoskin Bring Attention to Fight Against Cancer
Mage will help champion the cause to find a cure for pediatric cancer while clashing with Forte, National Treasure and Arcangelo in the Aug. 26 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
Texas-Breds to Receive Purse Hike in 2024
Texas-breds are receiving a raise during the 2024 Thoroughbred race meets at class 1 tracks in Texas. For 2024, Texas-bred maiden special weight and allowance races will carry a minimum purse of $40,000 at Sam Houston and Lone Star Park.
Elite Power, Gunite Ready to Tussle Again in Forego
If the Aug. 26 Forego Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course is anything like the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) run earlier in the meet, racing fans are in for a treat.
Baffert Saddling Talented Pair for Jerkens Memorial
Trainer Bob Baffert has two major players in the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) at Saratoga Race Course in Arabian Lion and Fort Bragg. Still, he is wary of the talented speedball named New York Thunder.
Keeneland Charters Flights Between Sale, Kentucky Downs
The meet at Kentucky Downs overlaps with the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, so Keeneland is offering a way for owners, trainers, and others to be at both venues on the same day with a chartered flight.
Awakened Gets First Stakes Win in Jonathan Sheppard
Riverdee Stable and Ten Strike Racing's Awakened secured the first stakes triumph of his career with an off-the-pace score in the Aug. 23 Jonathan Sheppard (NSA-G1), a 2 3/8-mile hurdle test for older horses, at Saratoga Race Course.
Hoosier Philly May Give Amoss Another Charles Town Win
Just weeks ahead of the 10-year anniversary of his first win in the Charles Town Oaks, trainer Tom Amoss is hoping history repeats itself with Hoosier Philly.
Wanamaker's August Sale Catalogue Available Online
The auction presents 28 individual offerings and heavily features yearlings and broodmares in-foal to exciting, young stallions. Those come in addition to horses of racing age, open broodmares, broodmare prospects, and a weanling.