Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf: Current, Opry give Pletcher two chances
Todd Pletcher will take two swings at a second win in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf on Nov. 2 at Churchill Downs.
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Current noses Henley’s Joy for Bourbon Stakes triumph
LEXINGTON, Ky. – It took 1:45.10 from the time the starting gates sprang open for the Grade 3, $250,000 Bourbon Stakes to when Current and Henley’s Joy hit the wire. But Current’s connections had to wait just a few minutes longer to find out if they were, indeed, heading to the Breeders’ Cup. “It was […]
Read MoreTapwrit Entering Stud at Gainesway
Classic winner and and millionaire Tapwrit has been retired from racing and will enter stud at Gainesway for a $12,500 stud fee in 2019, the farm announced Oct. 1.
Read MoreRacing partnerships: Spreading the risk and reward
If Cot Campbell had not been so stubborn in his belief that partnerships were the way to attract new owners to Thoroughbred racing, the winner’s circle at Belmont Park after Justify had won the Triple Crown might have been much less crowded.
Read MoreThe Tulip splits foes en route to Luther Burbank score
By Chuck Dybdal The Tulip (No. 4) came back on six days’ rest to win the Luther Burbank Stakes on Saturday at Santa Rosa. Trainer Patrick Gallagher is not known for bringing runners back in less than a week, but just six days after The Tulip returned from nearly two months on the sidelines at Del […]
Read MorePinot Sold, Unlikely to Race in Oz
G1 VRC Oaks heroine Pinot (Aus) (Pierro {Aus}) has been sold, Breednet.com.au reported on Saturday.
Read MorePletcher ‘Pleased’ With Tapwrit’s Preparations For Suburban
Multiple graded stakes winner Tapwrit visited Belmont’s main track Sunday morning to put the final touches on his preparation for Saturday’s Grade 2, $700,000 Suburban at 1 ¼ miles on Stars & Stripes Day.
Read MoreShahroze Rallies From Last for Singspiel Victory
Holy Roman Emperor gelding nearly set a track record at Woodbine.
Read MorePaved is Concrete in Honeymoon Score
Breaking from the outside post, the Quality Road filly rallied to score June 9.
Read MoreBelmont Stakes Winner Tapwrit Set for Seasonal Bow
Son of Tapit returns to Belmont Park June 3 for first start in 10 months.
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