Publisher Looks to Author First Graded Stakes Triumph
Nearly a year ago, Publisher was among the field for the Kentucky Derby (G1). Since then, he has been searching for his first graded victory. Could that come in the Steve Sexton Mile Stakes (G3)?...
Asmussen Earns Top Trainer Bonus for Preakness Weekend
Steve Asmussen started horses in eight different stakes over the May 15-16 weekend at Laurel Park, including Chip Honcho, who finished third in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1). He earned a total ...
Churchill Doubles Stephen Foster Purse to $2 Million
A race expected to draw the top older dirt horses in North America will have a purse to match. Churchill Downs announces that the purse for the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) has been doubled from...
Sultana, Ayra Stark Rematch in Keertana Stakes
One week after male long-distance turf runners competed in the Louisville Stakes (G3T), their female counterparts vie on the Churchill Downs grass course May 23 in the 1 1/2-mile, $250,000 Keertana St...
Staying Stars Line Up in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier
Al Riffa heads the official ratings for the May 21 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (G1), although he has ground to make up on Fairy Glen and Caballo de Mar, the 1-2 finishers from the Dubai Gold Cup (G2) at Me...
Daryz Headlines Renamed Prix d'Ispahan
In the May 21 Prix Aga Khan IV (G1)—formerly the Prix d'Ispahan—there are three genuine middle-distance stars on show, all running over the about 1 3/16-mile trip, which will place a real accent o...
The real money is made from being a stud
When the winner's racing career is over and the horse is "retired to stud." It could be a dreamy scenario for some: The horses earn a ton of money just for having the mares line up to have a little bi...