Donna Herrick, a beloved and enduring presence in the Southern California racing community and a pillar of Del Mar, died April 15 at the age of 97, surrounded by family.
Sovereignty and Journalism are not alone in the April 18 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) as competitors with Kentucky Derby (G1) experience. Publisher and White Abarrio also raced in the first leg of the Triple Crown with less distinction.
At the end of the third session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Monique Delk, on behalf of Vincent Viola's St. Elias Stable, went to $925,000 to secure a speedy daughter of Liam's Map.
At the end of the third session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, Monique Delk, on behalf of Vincent Viola's St. Elias Stable, went to $925,000 to secure a speedy daughter of Liam's Map.
Hip 1112, a half sister to 2025 champion female sprinter Shisospicy by grade 1 winner Yaupon, will be among Julie Davies' offerings on the final day of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 17.
Hip 840, a filly by Bolt d'Oro out of grade 2-placed, grade 3 winner Gas Station Sushi, becomes the fourth seven-figure sale during the Ocala Breeders' Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, after Bill Childs bought her for $1.3 million.
Tommy Wente Jr. celebrated a career-defining moment at the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale April 16. His homebred Speaker's Corner colt, co-bred with Scott Stephens, drew an $875,000 bid—the highest price ever for a homebred sold by Wente.