Two New Strangles Cases Identified in Central Kentucky
Two Thoroughbreds at Triple Diamonds Training Center near Lexington have tested positive for strangles, according to a Kentucky Department of Agriculture update issued April 22.
Proxy Takes Long Way to Win Oaklawn Handicap
Once the 5-year-old son of Tapit found his focus, Proxy rushed up outside some of the country’s top older horses to win by a head in a three-way photo, with Last Samurai a nose to the good of Stiletto Boy,…
Defunded Shows New Dimension in Californian Victory
Normally a front-runner, Defunded trailed the Californian field after hopping in the air at the start, but pulled off a classically professional come-from-behind performance to win by three lengths.
Red Route One Earns Preakness Entry in Bath House Row
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen reached another milestone April 22 when Winchell Thoroughbreds' Red Route One made him the winningest trainer in Oaklawn Park's history with a victory in the $200,000 Bath House Row Stakes.
Princess Grace Quick to Reward China Horse Club
China Horse Club has received an immediate return on the $1.7 million the global racing and breeding operation shelled out to acquire grade 2-winning mare Princess Grace last November, after the 6-year-old won the April 22 Hawkesbury Gold Crown (G3).
Racing at Laurel Park Canceled April 27 Amid Conflict
A planned resumption of racing by the Maryland Jockey Club April 27 at Laurel Park was canceled after the card failed to attract sufficient entries April 22.
Mage, Reincarnate Breeze Preparing for Kentucky Derby
Florida Derby (G1) runner-up Mage breezed six furlongs in 1:14.78 April 22 at Gulfstream Park, while Arkansas Derby (G1) third Reincarnate went five furlongs in 1:01 at Santa Anita Park.
Good Magic Filly Tops OBS Spring Under Tack Finale
Against a headwind, the final session of the Under Tack Show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2023 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training concluded April 22. Hip 1112, a daughter of Good Magic sped a quarter in :20 3/5.
Finger Lakes Begins 90-Day Meet April 24
The live racing season breaks from the gate at Finger Lakes April 24, marking the 62nd season of racing at the Western New York track. A 90-day meet will begin with an eight-race opening-day card starting at 1:15 p.m. ET.