The Chosen Vron 'Simply Invincible' in Cal Cup Sprint
The Chosen Vron proved too much for his California-bred peers in the $150,000 California Cup Sprint Stakes going six furlongs at Santa Anita Park.
International Sensation Falbrav Dies in Japan at Age 26
Popular international jetsetter Falbrav has died at the age of 26, according to reports in Japan.
First Reported Foal for Flightline, a Filly, Arrives
In a Jan. 13 social media posting Albaugh Family Stables announced that their grade 1-winning mare Juju's Map had produced the first foal for Flightline, the undefeated 2022 Horse of the Year.
Popular Whelen Springs to Miss Rest of Oaklawn Meet
Arkansas-bred star Whelen Springs will miss the remainder of the Oaklawn Park meeting that ends May 4 because of a minor injury, John Gasper said Jan. 10. Gasper is racing manager for Arkansas lumberman John Ed Anthony.
Newgrange 'Leaning Towards' Pegasus After Jan. 13 Work
Top Santa Anita Park older horses National Treasure and Newgrange each worked Saturday towards potential starts in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 27.
Oaklawn Cancels Racing Jan. 14 Due to Low Temperatures
Due to impending freezing temperatures and snow forecasted, Oaklawn has made the decision to cancel the races on Sunday, Jan. 14.
Extreme Choice Colt Leads Way at Magic Millions Session
An AU$1.4 million colt by Extreme Choice proved too irresistible for big-time international investor Yulong as the curtain came down on Book 1 of the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale Jan. 13.
Twin Creeks Farm Welcomes Epicenter's First Foal
The first reported foal for 2022 champion 3-year-old male Epicenter arrived Jan. 13 at Twin Creeks Farm near Versailles, Ky., when two-time Saratoga Race Course winner and stakes-placed Peaceful produced a quality filly.
Gin Gin Secures First Stakes Win in Busanda at Aqueduct
After earning a stakes placing as a 2-year-old last season, Gin Gin opened her 3-year-old campaign with a clear victory in the $97,000 Busanda Stakes Jan. 13 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Favorites Book'em Danno, Mystic Lake Deliver at Tampa
It was a day for favorites at Tampa Bay Downs, as both 1-9 Book'em Danno and 4-5 Mystic Lake scored stakes victories in the Pasco Stakes and Gasparilla Stakes, respectively, Jan. 13.