First Three San Felipe Finishers Drill at Santa Anita

on 03/26/2023 10:51 PM

Several prospects targeting the April 8 $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) worked March 26 at Santa Anita Park, including Practical Move, Geaux Rocket Ride, and Skinner, the top-three finishers from the San Felipe Stakes (G2).

Fast and Shiny Upsets the Field, Winning Angels Flight

on 03/26/2023 8:49 PM

If the odds were to believed, the Angels Flight Stakes, a 6 1/2-furlong test on the turf at Santa Anita for 3-year-old fillies would set the scene for a dramatic clash between 4-5 favorite Manhattan Jungle and second favorite Teena Ella (3-1).

Wild On Ice Lands 35-1 Upset in Sunland Park Derby

on 03/26/2023 8:49 PM

Stalking just behind wicked-fast fractions early, Texas-bred Wild On Ice produced a 35-1 upset in the $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) when he surged to victory March 26 at the New Mexico oval.

Franco, Rice Capture Aqueduct Winter Meet Titles

on 03/26/2023 7:49 PM

Franco captured his fourth winter meet riding title at Aqueduct, posting 63 wins at the meet that ran from Jan. 1 to March 26. Rice paced all trainers with 37 wins, while Windylea Farm secured their first NYRA-circuit owners title with 12 wins.

Woodford Thoroughbreds Program Elevated by Isolate

on 03/26/2023 6:49 PM

The Florida-bred son of Mark Valeski gave breeder Woodford Thoroughbreds their third graded/group stakes winner of 2023 when he captured the $1 million Godolphin Mile (G2) March 25 at Meydan Racecourse.

Undefeated Munnys Gold Rolls in Sophomore Fillies

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM

The undefeated Munnys Gold retained her perfect record March 26 at Tampa Bay Downs when coming home a dominant victress in the Sophomore Fillies Stakes.

Dorth Vader Looks Fierce in Gulfstream Park Oaks

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM

John Ropes' homebred Dorth Vader is back at it again April 1 at the Hallendale Beach oval where she takes on the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) to continue her conquest for points towards the first Friday in May.

New Riding Crop Rules Take Effect in Britain March 27

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM

The bedding-in period for flat jockeys to adjust to the changes to the rules was later in the calendar, from Feb. 27, to account for some riders spending the winter abroad.

First 3 Finishers From San Felipe Drill at Santa Anita

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM

Several prospects targeting the April 8 $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) worked March 26 at Santa Anita Park, including Practical Move, Geaux Rocket Ride, and Skinner, the top-three finishers from the San Felipe Stakes (G2).

HISA, HIWU Note Changes on Eve of ADMC Implementation

on 03/26/2023 3:47 PM

HISA also calls attention to enforcement updates regarding the Racetrack Safety Program that will take effect March 27. The Racetrack Safety Program launched July 1, 2022.

Two Phil's Seals Derby Ticket With Jeff Ruby Romp

on 03/25/2023 9:35 PM

A little less than a month after Jareth Loveberry sustained a fibula fracture in a starting gate accident at the Fair Grounds, the rider found himself in the winner’s circle March 25 at Turfway Park astride a colt bound for the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Southlawn Delivers Upset in Fair Grounds Oaks

on 03/25/2023 9:35 PM

Having campaigned the likes of multiple grade 1 winner Tepin and grade 3 winner Sheets, it seems about time that a fresh face joined Robert Masterson's lineup. The 3-year-old filly Southlawn proved she is right for the job.

Dance to the Music Skips to Victory in Desert Stormer

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM

Facing just three rivals after the scratch of morning-line favorite Elm Drive, Dance to the Music capitalized to register her first stakes victory in the $98,000 Desert Stormer Stakes (G3) March 25 at Santa Anita Park.

Kingsbarns Uncatchable in Louisiana Derby

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM

Kingsbarns successfully stepped up in class March 25 as he led every step of the way in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course—drawing off in the stretch to post an easy win in his stakes debut.

Spooky Channel Dials Up Another Graded Victory

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM

Barn and fan favorite, 8-year-old Spooky Channel, keeps proving that age is just a number.

West Will Power Dominates in New Orleans Classic

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM

Veteran West Will Power registered an impressive victory March 25 when he drew off in the stretch to post a 4 3/4-length score in the $490,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots.

Prowess Much the Best in Vinery Stud Stakes

on 03/25/2023 7:34 PM

The Kiwi group 1 winner landed her first Australian top-level prize March 25 at Rosehill Gardens.

Wolfie's Dynaghost a Dogged Victor in Kentucky Cup

on 03/25/2023 7:34 PM

On a breezy spring afternoon March 25 at Turfway Park, it was Wolfie's Dynaghost who came home the victor in the $299,600 Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes.

West Will Power Rolls in New Orleans Classic

on 03/25/2023 6:33 PM

Veteran West Will Power registered an impressive victory March 25 when he drew off in the stretch to post a 4 3/4-length score in the $490,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots.

Ushba Tesoro Runs Down Algiers in Dubai World Cup

on 03/25/2023 6:33 PM

Overhauling midstretch leader Algiers in midstretch, Ushba Tesoro punctuated the brilliance of Japanese horses on the international stage by drawing clear late to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) March 25 at Meydan Racecourse.

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