BloodHorse MarketWatch’s annual preview of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale includes success of state-breds at Keeneland September, sales and racing statistics by sire, as well as racing results by session and price range.
July 28, 2025 1:30 PM 3:32 Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. gives his thoughts on how White Abarrio is entering the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 2 after his defeat in the June 7 Metropolitan Handicap (G1). The son of race day breezed three furlongs…
Tenma brings a near-perfect record into the April 5 Santa Anita Oaks (G2), and she has beaten a couple of her rivals in the past. Coming from the barn of Bob Baffert, who has won the two previous editions of the race, Tenma is the morning-line, even-money favorite. The 1 1/16-mile Oaks, which offers qualifying…
A panel of judges has selected three finalists for the 19th annual Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, each representing excellence in thoroughbred sports literature published in 2024. The three authors—Arthur B. Hancock III, John Perrotta and Josh Pons—all have extensive background in the thoroughbred racing industry, in addition to demonstrated skill as writers. Two of…
Field of Gold will face eight rivals as he bids for classic redemption in the Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at the Curragh May 24. The John and Thady Gosden-trained 3-year-old finished second in the English Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse on his last start May 3, which resulted in the Clarehaven yard installing…
The November Horses of Racing Age Sale, held Nov. 12 at Keeneland in Central Kentucky, had a strong Middle Eastern influence to it. Representatives for Middle Eastern buyers purchased many of the highest-priced horses in the sale, topped by KAS Stable’s acquisition of Bishops Bay (Hip 4014) for $1.3 million and RRR Racing’s purchase of World Record …
By J. Keeler Johnson (“Keelerman”) Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is almost here. Months of prep races have produced a strong field for Saturday’s 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses.” This is my 12th year handicapping the Kentucky Derby on Unlocking Winners. My Derby…
