Joseph O'Brien Seeks Family First in Duke of Cambridge
Joseph O'Brien will try to do something at Royal Ascot that even his father, superstar trainer Aidan, hasn't achieved: win the Duke of Cambridge Stakes (G2).
Big Guns Ready to Rumble in Prince of Wales's Stakes
The Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) is arguably the race of the week. It boasts four bona fide contenders, but for one, in particular, more is on the line.
98 Neglected Thoroughbreds Rescued From Virginia Farm
A multi-agency mobilization resulted in the rescue of 98 neglected Thoroughbreds in Northern Virginia last week. The malnourished horses—ranging in estimated age from 2 to 25—were located on a farm in Quicksburg, Va., west of Washington, D.C.
LA County Fair Meet Begins at Los Alamitos June 23
The nine-day Los Angeles County Fair season will continue through Sunday, July 9. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday (June 23-25) the first week, Saturday-Tuesday (July 1-4) the second week and Saturday-Sunday (July 8-9) closing weekend.
Mage Featured in Updated Kentucky Derby Museum Exhibit
Guests can relive the magical moment Mage crossed the finish line to become the 149th Kentucky Derby champion at the Kentucky Derby Museum after the museum completed updates to the Winner's Circle exhibit.
Godolphin Flying Start Graduating Class of 2023 Honored
The 2023 Godolphin Flying Start graduation ceremony took place in the Cape Cross Centre at Kildangan Stud in Ireland on the afternoon of June 16.
D'Amato, Hernandez Top Santa Anita's Hollywood Meet
Santa Anita Park's 28-day Hollywood Meeting ended on a high note June 18 as a robust on-track crowd of 18,633 Father's Day attendees contributed to an all-sources pari-mutuel handle of $17,104,124.
Researchers: Gene Variation Adds to Breakdown Risk
While their paper still faces peer review, a group of researchers have concluded that their study indicates a gene variation may contribute to catastrophic breakdown risk in horses.
TIF: Del Mar Crafts Computer-Robotic Wagering Limits
In a new blog, the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation said Del Mar will adopt policies it believes will limit betting in its win pool from computer-assisted wagerers, beginning with its 2023 summer meet which opens in July.