Although Burnham Square covered his five-furlong breeze a bit faster (:59 1/5) than trainer Ian Wilkes was looking for April 26, the trainer was pleased and believes the gelding is ready for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Six horses broke from the gate in the March 29 Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park but the $500,000 race proved to be a two-horse contest. The shortest-priced horses on the board—even-money favorite Saudi Crown and 8-5 second choice Banishing —were the stars of the show. Saudi Crown, ridden by Florent Geroux and trained by…
Following a scary incident at the top of the stretch in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park March 22, trainer Thomas Drury Jr. was happy to report California Burrito emerged from the race in good order. “We’re so blessed that everything’s fine,” Drury Jr. said March 23. “The good news is, as of…
Two of the world’s top dirt sprinters, Straight No Chaser and Tuz , top the talented cast for the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) on the Dubai World Cup (G1) program April 5 at Meydan Racecourse. Straight No Chaser comes to town sporting back-to-back victories in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) last November at Del Mar and…
Seven months after the Iroquois Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs launched the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby, the series concludes April 12 at Keeneland with the $400,000 Lexington Stakes (G3). The 1 1/16-mile race seemingly carries no Kentucky Derby (G1) implications this year. Its limited qualifying points—the top-five finishers earn points on a 20-10-6-4-2…
As is the case most every year, a full field of 20—perhaps oversubscribed—is likely for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 at Churchill Downs. The first leg of the Triple Crown annually draws the largest field in North America. The depth of that 1 1/4-mile classic will contrast the short fields seen on…
The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 50th Sovereign Awards ceremony through a live presentation on the evening of April 24. The top three finalists in each category are determined by the online ballots of the Jockey Club of Canada’s knowledgeable voters. The media category award finalists were determined by media professionals within the industry selected…
