In the opening session of the Tattersalls February Sale, I’ll Have Another brought the top price of 200,000 guineas and now looks set to form part of Ten Sovereigns’ debut book.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Super Saturday Comes To Turf Paradise
Feb. 8 is Super Saturday at Turf Paradise and will feature three stakes races and the Budweiser Classic plus a full card of live horse racing.
Green Light Go to Start 2020 Campaign in Swale Stakes
Last year’s Saratoga Special Stakes (G2) winner Green Light Go is scheduled to return to racing Feb. 1 when the 3-year-old son of Hard Spun makes his season debut in the $150,000 Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
Arapahoe Park's Bill Powers Dies at 65
Bill Powers had been an integral part of Arapahoe Park for 28 years.
First Foals Arrive for Gainesway's Tapwrit
Record-setting grade 1 winner and millionaire Tapwrit sired his first foals Jan. 27-28, Gainesway announced Jan. 30.
Owner/Breeder Millard Seldin Dies at 93
Seldin raced or bred multiple stakes winners, including grade 1 winner Love Lock.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation to Hold Photo Contest
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced Jan. 30 an online photo contest for horse lovers to celebrate their equine companions.
Golden Gate Fields Cancels Racing Due to Water Issue
Repairs from gas leak in area near California track damaged the hot water system.
Latest Fasig-Tipton KY Winter Mixed Entries Online
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged an additional 36 entries for its 2020 Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale supplemental catalog.
Paul Moroney Brings Top Bid During Karaka Session
Rich Hill Stud sires stole the show on the second day of Book 2 selling at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale Jan. 30, as a colt by first-season sire Vadamos topped proceedings.
Thousand Words, High Velocity Top Robert B. Lewis
In what has become almost a routine West Coast prep for the Kentucky Derby Presented By Woodford Reserve (G1), the $100,000 Robert L. Lewis Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park Feb. 1 is a race in which trainer Bob Baffert holds all the aces.
Beschizza Suspended 15 Days for Fair Grounds Infraction
Stewards at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots have suspended jockey Adam Beschizza for 15 calendar days for careless riding aboard Confederate Yell during the ninth race there Jan. 24, a race marred by a spill that injured two others jockeys.
Derby Points Draw Tiz the Law to Holy Bull Stakes
When Tiz the Law steps in the field in the $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) Feb. 1 at Gulfstream Park, he will carry the hopes of owner Sackatoga Stable as they look to make a triumphant return to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.
Barney Roy Returns With Smooth Al Rashidiya Victory
Barney Roy took a successful first step toward the Dubai Turf Sponsored by DP World (G1) on World Cup night as the 6-year-old won the Jan. 30 Al Rashidiya (G2) at Meydan.
Slam Dunk's Cleopatra's Strike Shoots for San Marcos
Hours after their unbeaten 3-year-old filly Tonalist’s Shape heads a six-horse field in the $150,000 Forward Gal (G3) at Gulfstream, Slam Dunk Racing’s Cleopatra’s Strike faces United and five others in the $200,000 San Marcos (G2T) at Santa Anita.
BackTrack: Dr. Fager Parades in Withers
This week is a recap of Dr. Fager’s victory in the May 13, 1967 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack. The recap, written by William H. Rudy, ran in the May 20, 1967 magazine issue. It carried the headline “The Distinguished Dr. Fager.”
2019 Sovereign Award Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2019 Sovereign Awards honoring Canada’s champions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian Thoroughbred racing and breeding were announced Jan. 29 by The Jockey Club of Canada.
Derby Hopefuls Thousand Words, High Velocity Top Lewis
In what has become almost routine for a West Coast prep for the Kentucky Derby Presented By Woodford Reserve (G1), the $100,000 Robert L. Lewis Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park Feb. 1 is a race in which trainer Bob Baffert holds all the aces.
OBS Winter Mixed Sale Ends With Gains
There was nothing under the sun at the two-day Ocala Breeders’ Sales Winter Sale that ended Jan. 29 and produced increases in every key statistical category.
Per Incanto Colt Tops Karaka Sale Book 2 Opener
Respected agent John Foote believes Per Incanto remains an underrated stallion who has a growing reputation as a sire of quality horses, particularly in Hong Kong.