Derby-Like Trip Earns Mystik Dan Victory in Blame
In his grand return to Churchill Downs, Mystik Dan earned his first victory since the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a very similar trip in the $270,000 Blame Stakes (G3) May 31....
Fionn, World Beater Win Turf Stakes at Churchill Downs
Closing from last under Florent Geroux, Fionn caught midstretch leader Totally Justified and scored by a half-length in the $272,500 Regret Stakes (G3T) May 31 at Churchill Downs....
Former Claimer Classic Mo Town Takes Eclipse Stakes
Classic Mo Town, claimed for $25,000 last year at Gulfstream Park, scored his first graded win in the May 31 Eclipse Stakes (G2) at Woodbine. Later on the card, 2024 King's Plate Stakes winner Caitli...
Ortiz Rides 'Masterpiece' as Durante Upsets Aristides
Owner and trainer David Jacobson called Jose Ortiz's ride aboard Durante a "masterpiece" as the 6-year-old gelding upset the $275,000 Aristides Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs May 31 at odds of 33-1....
Nysos Shows Breeders' Cup Potential in Triple Bend
After a long layoff and a narrow second in his comeback race, Nysos annihilated the competition in the May 31 Triple Bend Stakes (G3) to give trainer Bob Baffert his eighth victory in the stakes at Sa...