A New York appellate court affirmed a ruling suspending Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher for 10 days due to a medication positive for Forte, who crossed the line first in the 2022 Hopeful Stakes (G1).
On the May 11 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Trainer Whit Beckman discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) third-place finisher Ocelli competing in the Preakness Stakes (G1), we react to Golden Tempo skipping the Preakness and the Triple Crown's future.
A New York appellate court affirmed a ruling suspending Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher for 10 days due to a medication positive for Forte, who crossed the line first in the 2022 Hopeful Stakes (G1).
Fasig-Tipton announced that the Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training under-tack show will be condensed into two days, May 12-13, in order to provide the safest, most consistent, and fairest racetrack for all participants.
Incredibolt was entered May 11 to the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park, according to Michael Hardy, director of operations for the colt's owner, Pin Oak Stud. The draw will be held later Monday afternoon.
Freshman stallion Jack Christopher saw his first winner May 8 when filly Rhythm of Crown captured a maiden race at Hipodromo of the Americas in Mexico City.
To Derby or not to Derby. It's an interesting predicament facing trainers who have horses "on the cusp" of the leaderboard earning points to be a Kentucky Derby contender. Preakness contender Talkin was one such horse.
Trainer Mark Casse said John Oxley's son of Tacitus had a protective shoe removed from a bruised foot and regular shoe put on. The colt galloped fine May 11 but is not jogging at 100%, according to Casse.