Invader Viareggio Takes on Turf Distaffers in Gamely
Irish-bred Viareggio, a stakes winner in Europe, will try to give trainer Brendan Walsh back-to-back wins in the Gamely.
O'Brien Strikes Again in Irish Two Thousand Guineas
Paddington provided trainer Aidan O'Brien with a 12th victory in the Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) when powering home in the hands of Ryan Moore May 27.
Forte Breezes for Belmont, Kingsbarns Out After Colic
Trainer Todd Pletcher gave a "thumbs up" following a May 27 breeze from Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable's champion 2-year-old Forte, who worked five-eighths over the Belmont Park main track in preparation for the June 20 Belmont Stakes (G1).
Bankit, Classy Edition Lead Belmont's NY-Bred Stakes
The day will offer six state-bred stakes worth $900,000, headlined by a pair of $200,000 contests in the Critical Eye Stakes for fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles, and the Commentator Stakes at the same distance.
High-Rated Tahiyra Favored in Irish 1,000 Guineas
One Thousand Guineas (G1) runner-up Tahiyra tackles Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) winner Meditate in the Irish One Thousand Guineas (G1) May 28 at The Curragh.
D'Amato Trio Looms Large In Shoemaker Mile
Trainer Phil D'Amato, on a roll with turf runners, has three of the top picks in the Shoemaker Mile (G1T) on Memorial Day, May 29, at Santa Anita Park but experience indicates top-level wins are tough to repeat on this…
Vadeni, Bay Bridge Match Up in Tattersalls Gold Cup
The late inclusion of Vadeni at a supplementary cost of €45,000 adds an extra bit of spice to a dish that was already tasty with Bay Bridge and Luxembourg set to clash. Now the May 28 Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1)…
Award Wanted Outlasts Morning Matcha in Obeah
The longest shot on the board at 18-1, Award Wanted defeated the overwhelming 1-2 favorite, Morning Matcha, in a surprising upset in the May 27 $150,000 Obeah Stakes May 27 at Delaware Park.
Kovalica Gives Waller Third Queensland Derby Triumph
Kovalica announced himself as a potential star stayer of the future with an emphatic win in the May 27 Queensland Derby (G1) at Eagle Farm, and in the process became the fourth elite-level winner for the often underrated stallion Ocean…
Queen Picasso a Work of Art in Soaring Softly
In only her second start, 3-year-old filly Queen Picasso proved a maestro on the turf in catching graded winner American Apple May 27 at Belmont Park in the $175,000 Soaring Softy Stakes (G3T).