Arcangelo Second Behind Forte in 3-Year-Old Poll
A victory in the Belmont Stakes (G1) propelled Arcangelo into second place in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's final Top 3-Year-Old Poll of 2023 announced June 13.
Should the Triple Crown Schedule Be Extended?
There are differing opinions, of course, but some of the industry's most prominent figures are wondering whether the massive three-races-in-five-weeks challenge of the Triple Crown should become a thing of the past.
Buick to Ride Boughey-Trained Juveniles at Ascot
Coventry Stakes (G2) favorite Asadna is one of two fancied George Boughey-trained juveniles who will be partnered by champion jockey William Buick at Royal Ascot when he lines up on the opening day of the meeting, June 20.
2-Year-Olds Market Showing Uneven Returns
A BloodHorse MarketWatch analysis of sold horses by price year to date shows declines in seven of 10 deciles compared with the equivalent deciles of 2022.
Los Angeles County Fair Meet Begins June 23
The nine-day season will begin Friday, June 23 and continue through Sunday, July 9. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday the first week (June 23-25), Saturday-Tuesday (July 1-4) the middle week and Saturday-Sunday (July 8-9). the final weekend.
Fletcher Racing Nabs Hard Spun Colt for $450K at OBS
The June 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale at Ocala Breeders' Sales Company got underway June 13, seeing a colt by Hard Spun take the honors after stopping the bidding at $450,000 going the way of Frank Fletcher Racing Operations.
Goffs London Sale Set to Include 16 Royal Ascot Entries
As many as 16 Royal Ascot entries are set to be auctioned in the Goffs London Sale June 19, the 24-strong catalog for which was released June 13.
Arrogate Juveniles Light Up OBS as Season Nears End
Fresh off Arcangelo's historic win in the June 10 Belmont Stakes (G1), few opportunities remain to capitalize on the impressive sire. His final crop walks through the sales ring this year, including the OBS June Sale.
Average Prices Up on Day 1 of OBS June
The first of three sessions at the June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale at Ocala Breeders' Sales got underway June 13 with a colt by Hard Spun headlining the day at $450,000 selling to Frank Fletcher…