Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. recaps Burnham Square’s final breeze ahead of the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The gelded son of Liam’s Map completed five furlongs in :59 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 26.
When one thinks of the Calumet Farm of old, legends of the American turf such as Citation, Whirlaway, Tim Tam, and the great Alydar come to mind. Now a breeding and racing operation owned by successful businessman Brad Kelley, Calumet has the distinction of being represented by a couple of horses at the April 5…
Trainer Gary “Red Dog” Hartlage’s one-horse stable will soon become a no-horse stable. Hartlage said March 2 that the 2024-25 Oaklawn Park meeting will be his last, ending a 45-year career highlighted by training titles in Kentucky and Arkansas, raucous celebrations following victories at Churchill Downs, and campaigning the nationally prominent On Fire Baby , a…
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…
Image: Bruno Cannatelli Bendigo Guineas trip ideal for Lindsay Park’s two 3YOs Ben Hayes is confident a drop back in trip will bring out the best in Lindsay Park’s leading Bendigo Guineas contender, but he is equally adamant a step up in trip will aid its other runner. The 1400-metre Listed event will be the…
The Oklahoma Training Track at historic Saratoga Race Course will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19, the New York Racing Association announced today. The Oklahoma barn area will open to licensed trainers and staff beginning Tuesday, April 15. In 2025, NYRA will expand public access to the Oklahoma Training Track. Beginning April…
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is less than three weeks away and the group of 3-year-olds preparing for this year’s classics appears to be especially promising, but we pause our Triple Crown coverage a bit to note that this year’s impressive batch of older dirt horses in training offers racing a terrific chance to market its…
