Adare Manor Back to Top Form in Santa Maria
Adare Manor controlled the pace before effortlessly opening up in the stretch to win the April 29 Santa Maria Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park by 4 3/4 lengths.
Balnikhov Holds Off Rio King in S.F. Mile Photo Finish
Just like the most predictable Hollywood script, Balnikhov sat at or near the tail-end of the nine-horse field for the first three-quarters of a mile and then dug down deep for that extra gear to hold off 50-1 longshot Rio…
Three Things You Might Not Know About: Tapit Trice
Get to know more about Tapit Trice from Todd Pletcher assistant trainer Amelia Green as the Bluegrass Stakes (G1) winner trains for the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 6.
Defining Purpose, Mimi Kakushi Put in Final Oaks Works
Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopefuls who turned in their final breeze April 29 at Churchill Downs included Kenny McPeek trainee Defining Purpose, and Middle Eastern invader Mimi Kakushi for trainer Salem Bin Ghadayer.
Mage, Confidence Game Impress in Final Derby Works
While their assigned tasks differed April 29, Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls Mage and Confidence Game each impressed in their final serious works one week ahead of the May 6 classic.
Pletcher Trainees Sharp in Kentucky Derby Breezes
A successful lead-up to the Kentucky Derby (G1) for trainer Todd Pletcher—in which the Hall of Famer won five qualifying prep races in March and April with his 3-year-olds—appears to be going just as auspiciously with their training preparation.
Cox Brigade Records Final Derby Tuneups
Hit Show, Verifying, Angel of Empire, and Jace's Road all worked five furlongs on the morning of April 29 at Churchill Downs.
Affaire A Suivre Prevails in South Australasian Oaks
Talented filly Affaire A Suivre overcame a horror draw to win the South Australasian Oaks (G1) at Morphettville Racecourse April 29 and in the process handed co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace their first win in the time-honored group 1.
Skinner Tunes Up at Santa Anita for Kentucky Derby
Skinner might be arriving later than his counterparts in preparation for the May 6 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, but he is coming ready. The 3-year-old Curlin colt breezed six furlongs in 1:14 April 29 at Santa Anita Park.