On Feb. 23 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Trainer and co-owner John Ennis talks about Great White's victory in the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Byron King gives insight to his Derby Dozen rankings, Tod Wojciechowski on new safety measures at OBS.
On the evening of Feb. 23, the average sat at AU$36,090—up a huge 53.5% on last year's results. The gross stood at AU$2,815,000—a 44% increase from 12 months ago, despite five fewer lots being sold (78). The median was up 18% at AU$21,000.
Awaiting Napoleon Solo in the the $425,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) Feb. 28 at Gulfstream Park will be three colts trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. in Bravaro, Bull by the Horns, and Solitude Dude; as well as some first-time graded stakes runners.
BloodHorse will accept applications through March 6 for a new paid internship position to work on the leading industry publication's various platforms this summer.
Fort Erie Race Track will host the 91st running of the Prince of Wales Stakes on Labor Day, Sept. 7. This marquee event serves as the second jewel in the Canadian Triple Crown.
Trainer Sakae Kunieda is set to retire at age 70 following the weekend of Feb. 22, reaching the mandatory retirement age for Japan Racing Association trainers.
Despite recent rain and snow events, which hampered additional festivities, Old Friends celebrated as their equine superstar Silver Charm turned 32 years old Feb. 22.