Fourteen fillies and mares will have the chance to prove themselves at the top level April 26 in Peru, as they contest the Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) at Hipodromo de Monterrico, a Challenge Series race for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T).
Take A Breath and jockey Emisael Jaramillo make it back-to-back graded stakes wins April 25 when narrowly prevailing in the $102,000 Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T) for fillies and mares going 1 mile on turf at Santa Anita Park.
Cutting back to 6 furlongs for the first time since last May, One Magic Philly rolled to a 2-length victory in the April 25 Roxelana Stakes, the feature race on opening day of Churchill Downs' spring meet.
Horse Racing Radio Network announced April 25 they will recognize the accomplishments of 2011 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Animal Kingdom beginning April 27.
On the April 25 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: We discuss several leading contenders performing their final works and check in with connections such as Brad Cox, Chad Brown, Mike Smith, and more.
Renegade will attempt to outrun a 40-year-old post position jinx when the 4-1 morning-line favorite breaks from the rail in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs.
The return to action of the previous year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner is always a major event and the appearance of Daryz is the headline act in the Prix Ganay (G1).