Goffs Breeze-Up Topper Dies in Freak Accident
The session-topping Harry Angel colt who commanded a record price of £500,000 at the Goffs UK Breeze-Up Sale April 25 has died as the result of a transportation accident.
Angst, Hovdey Preview BloodHorse Magazine May Issue
Frank Angst and Jay Hovdey preview the May issue of BloodHorse, which includes Hovdey's story on Kentucky Derby (G1) upsets. They also talk about the election of jockeys Corey Nakatani and Fernando Toro to the Racing Hall of Fame.
Irish Import Paris Secret Wins Providencia
Paris Secret (IRE), making her second start stateside after beginning her career in Ireland, swept past the spent early leaders and held off fellow closer Pleasant Wave to win the April 29 Providencia Stakes (G3T) by three-quarters at Santa Anita.
Derby Owner Restrepo Talks About Mage's Progress
Owner Ramiro Restrepo talks about the progress of Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Mage since his arrival at Churchill Downs and about his first trip to the Derby as an owner.
Keeneland April Sale Offers Variety for Summer Racing
The Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale April 30, just after the Spring meet at the historic track, rides on the energy and excitement in the lead-up week to the Kentucky Derby (G1) held six days later.
Connections Aiming Proxy to Stephen Foster
Proxy, winner of the April 22 Oaklawn Handicap (G2), will point to the July 1 Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs as his next major objective, trainer Michael Stidham said.
Multiple Grade 2 Winner Disturbingthepeace Dies at 25
The 25-year-old California-bred gelding, who won two editions of the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2), had been at Old Friends since 2013.
Quattroelle Aims to Continue Win Streak in Wilshire
Irish-bred Quattroelle seeks her third graded stakes victory of the year as she heads the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T) April 30 at Santa Anita Park.
Nicknames and Quirks of Some Kentucky Derby Hopefuls
In the months, weeks, and days leading to the Kentucky Derby (G1), horse racing fans will read much about the 3-year-olds in terms of accomplishments, speed figures, trainers, and jockeys, but sometimes fans just want to know more about the…
Owner, Breeder Mary Sullivan Dies at 94
Mary Sullivan’s racing stable was best known for the success of Get Stormy, a homebred who earned in excess of $1.6 million and was a three-time grade 1 winner before heading to stud in 2013.