In this week's On Racing, John "Short Man" Flakes recalls his time with John Shirreffs. He found in Shirreffs a kindred spirit, driven by a philosophy that gave every horse a chance.
The plan reinforces Horse Racing Alberta's commitment to building a sustainable and progressive horse racing industry grounded in integrity, accountability, collaboration, respect, and excellence.
Labwah, enjoying a stretch out in distance, won the Feb. 20 UAE Oaks (G3) convincingly enough to have her connections needing to choose between the Kentucky Oaks (G1) or the UAE Derby (G2), a steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Raul Reyes of King's Equine talks about a Nashville colt out of Quiet Pirate bought at last year's Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Watch as he discusses the speed and precocity that Nashville offspring shows early in their 2-year-old year.
Buoyant trade carried through to Book 2 of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale as the second session built strongly on last year's figures, with improved returns across most key metrics reflecting renewed buyer confidence.