Derby Roundup: Champion Forte Arrives at Churchill
St. Elias Stable and Repole Stable's Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Forte arrived at Churchill Downs from South Florida just after 4 a.m. April 17.
Snellings Named Director of Sales at Denali Stud
Elizabeth Snellings has been named the new Director of Sales at Denali Stud after six years working as the Farm Office Manager at Indian Creek. She succeeds Sarah Fishback who held the position for seven years.
Nest Returns to Worktab
Trainer Todd Pletcher said a potential target for the 4-year-old could come in the June 10 Ogden Phipps (G1) at Belmont Park, the day the Belmont Stakes (G1) will be run.
Interstatedaydream to Duel Green Up in Doubledogdare
Despite one-two Azeri Stakes (G2) finishers Secret Oath and Clairiere running back at Oaklawn Park April 15, trainer Brad Cox had other plans for third-place Interstatedaydream who heads to Keeneland instead to contest the Doubledogdare Stakes (G3).
No Nay Never Colt Clocks Fast Quarter on Day 2 at OBS
The second day of under tack previews, April 17, went off like clockwork with 70-degree temperatures and a light five mph breeze at the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.
KEEP Foundation Launches Seattle Slew Grant Program
The KEEP Foundation has launched its new Seattle Slew grant program. The KEEP Foundation is committed to helping support educational programs, projects, and other endeavors that help advance the future of the equine industry in Kentucky.
Champion Swiss Skydiver Has First Foal in Japan
Champion and multiple grade 1 winner Swiss Skydiver gave birth to her first foal, a Kingman filly Feb. 15 in Japan, according to Northern Farm which released the news April 17.
Opportunity for Racing as Sports Betting Eyes Content
Sports betting companies have spent hundreds of millions of dollars on customer acquisition in recent years but a pair of experts said a competitive shift is coming as these companies figure to soon turn to content to differentiate themselves.