Trainer Whit Beckman speaks about Kentucky Oaks (G1) runner-up Drexel Hill the morning after the race. He also shares his thoughts on Simply Joking‘s Oaks trip and how he expects a wet track to benefit Flying Mohawk in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Trainer Miguel Clement sends out a trio of European imports, including favored La Mehana , in the $500,000 Flower Bowl Stakes (G2T) Aug. 30 over 1 3/8 miles on the inner turf at Saratoga Race Course. Now 6, the daughter of Al Wukair was purchased by Clement’s late father, Christophe Clement, acting as agent, for the…
Gatsas Stables’ Five G would become just the second New York-bred in history to capture the Kentucky Oaks (G1) if she triumphs May 2 under the Twin Spires. Trained by George Weaver, the filly, who started her 3-year-old season as a notable turf horse, has transformed into a live contender in the Run for the…
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy today announced the creation of the Nancy Kelly Volunteer Award which will be presented annually to a person or people for outstanding volunteer efforts in support of the organization. Kelly, a longtime volunteer and supporter of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, served as president and vice president of…
In an unexpected turn of events, 36-1 shot Gin Gin prevailed over a top field of older fillies and mares in the $350,000 Doubledogdare Stakes (G3) April 18 at Keeneland. The trouble began at the start, when Godolphin homebred Tarifa , a multiple grade 2 winner for trainer Brad Cox, broke a step slow and was forced to…
Yulong Investments’ Via Sistina became the oldest mare to land the Cox Plate (G1) and joined an elite list of dual winners in a fittingly classic edition of the race Oct. 25 in its last staging at Moonee Valley Racecourse before its redevelopment. In a Cox Plate for the record books, the Yulong mare and…
It’s that time of year again—when we’re about to be inundated with Christmas in July ads and there tends to be a little stagnation in the General Sires List. Case in point: Following Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) weekend, which, after Mindframe won, only saw his sire Constitution climb one spot from No. 6 to No….
