Preakness Stakes 150

More than two hundred attendees gathered at Churchill Downs Aug. 19 to celebrate the life of late horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who died June 28 at age 89. READ: Industry-Shaping Horseman Lukas Dies at Age 89 The ceremony began with a photo montage at various stages of his Hall of Fame career, picturing Lukas…

Thought Process  has returned as a 3-year-old as perfectly as anyone could ask. Dominating in her comeback race at Santa Anita Park, she moved on to Del Mar with elan, easily vanquishing a talented field in the July 19 San Clemente Handicap (G2T). The win accomplished several goals. Trainer Phil D’Amato took the race for…

Trainer Danny Shum discusses Romantic Warrior ahead of the Dubai Turf (G1T). Video courtesy of Dubai Racing Club. Source link

Brant ‘s professionalism in the Sept. 7 Del Mar Futurity (G1) made the jump from a maiden race to a grade 1 look much easier than it is. But then Bob Baffert knows how to prepare a horse for this race. After all, the trainer has now won it 19 times. That list includes Triple Crown…

Churchill Downs has officially rebranded Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be known as “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday” will be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting their invaluable contributions to the Kentuckiana community.  A…

Kilwin  looked like she had a most impossible task ahead of her when the gates opened for the 100th running of the Aug. 2 Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course. The daughter of Lane’s End stallion Twirling Candy   went to her knees with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard in the $500,000 Test and trailed the field…