The total industry out economic impact of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar was published in a newly released independent study conducted by Sport Management Research Institute.
Although the Satsuki Sho (G1)—the opening leg of the Japanese Triple Crown at Nakayama April 19—appears wide open, the Takahisa Tezuka-trained Realize Sirius stands out as a top contender.
Pedigree analyst Jay Leimbach delves into the pedigrees of Into Mischief's three Kentucky Derby (G1) winners. Spendthrift Farm's seven-time leading North American sire could make Derby history if one of his sons wears the blanket of roses.
When Light Won Up won the $103,000 Sweet Life Stakes at Santa Anita Park in February, the $200,000 2024 Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate joined an impressive roster of stakes winners bred (and sold) by Bill Betz and partners.
The last time Randy Hartley and Dean DeRenzo brought a horse that breezed a furlong in :09 3/5 to the OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, it was Shisospicy. The duo aims to replicate past success this year with a speedy colt by Flightline.
John Stewart's Resolute Racing earned its first graded win at Keeneland April 12 when In Our Time, who is co-owned by Miller Racing, won the $393,475 Giant's Causeway Stakes (G2T).
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse sent out Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Silent Tactic, and Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopefuls Counting Stars and Search Party for their final works at Oaklawn Park before shipping to Churchill Downs.
Twelve months ago at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale, Grangeclare consigned four horses for a total of 1,450,000gns, with no individual selling for less than 220,000gns.