The conclusion of the winter-spring season at Santa Anita Park has been extended to June 15 following a shortened June 11 card, when races 6-9 were canceled due to a significant power failure.
Trainer Patrick Biancone sends out "little rocket ship" juvenile Celtic Dispute ahead of the Queen Mary Stakes (G2) at the Royal Ascot meet, hoping to secure his first victory at the prestigious racecourse.
Whiskey Decision, a $1.5 million purchase at last year's Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale by Alpha Delta Stables, seeks a repeat victory in the Eatontown Stakes (G3T) June 13 at Monmouth Park.
The best breeders in Ontario were celebrated June 10 at the 42nd annual Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's awards dinner at Royal Woodbine Golf Club in Toronto.
Trainer Rob Heathcote will have two chances to capture Queensland's premier handicap when Rothfire and Abounding line up in the June 13 Stradbroke Handicap (G1) at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Wesley Ward believes he is bringing some heavy artillery to the Royal Ascot meet next week, and has particularly lofty hopes for Outfielder in the Commonwealth Cup Stakes (G1).