Renegade Draws Rail, Favored at 4-1 for Kentucky Derby 152
Renegade (Into Mischief), a spectacular, come-from-behind winner for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher in the GI Arkansas Derby, was tabbed as the 4-1 morning-line favorite despite drawing the rail in a field of 20 set for next Saturday's GI Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Irad Ortiz, Jr. rides. Renegade, a $975,000 Keeneland September yearling The post Renegade Draws Rail, Favored at 4-1 for Kentucky Derby 152 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results a…
Black-Type Analysis: Romantic Warrior Aims For Four QEII Cups
Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, post time: 14:35, CHAIRMAN'S SPRINT PRIZE-G1, HK$24,000,000, 3yo/up, 1200mT Field: Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}), Satono Reve (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}), Helios Express (Aus) (Toronado {Ire}), Fast Network (NZ) (Wrote {Ire}), Raging Blizzard (NZ) (Per Incanto), Comanche Brave (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Tomodachi Kokoroe (Aus) (Written Tycoon {Aus}), Beauty The post Black-Type Analysis: Romantic Warrior Aims For Four QEII Cups appeared first on TDN | Tho…
Chip Honcho Skips Kentucky Derby To Point To Preakness; Litmus Test Draws In
Chip Honcho (Connect), winner of the Gun Runner Stakes and a close second in the GII Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds will bypass the GI Kentucky Derby in favor of the May 16 running of the GI Preakness Stakes, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen said Saturday morning at Churchill Downs. With the The post Chip Honcho Skips Kentucky Derby To Point To Preakness; Litmus Test Draws In appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbr…
Midshipman Colt Sea Strike Exudes Class In ‘Rising Star’ Debut
Flanagan Racing's Sea Strike (c, 3, Midshipman–Meetmeonline, by Line of David) finally figured things out in the final furlong of a six-furlong Aqueduct maiden and despite a less-than-ideal passage, rolled home to become the newest 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard. A $140,000 Keeneland September yearling, the Mar. 26 foal was fractionally green, but very The post Midshipman Colt Sea Strike Exudes Class In ‘Rising Star’ Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily N…
Remembering ‘Gorgeous George’ Washington
Lit by charisma and shaded by fate, the subfertile George Washington left just one foal, but 20 years after his electrifying 2,000 Guineas win his grandson Distant Storm, against considerable odds, could now follow suit By Emma Berry A generous shot of brilliance and a dash of temperament, preferably neither shaken nor stirred. Are those The post Remembering ‘Gorgeous George’ Washington appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoro…
Integrity Another Maxfield Winner For Walsh
Two days after 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Mashallah provided Maxfield's trainer Brendan Walsh with his first winner by the Darley stallion sprinting on the dirt at Keeneland, INTEGRITY (f, 3, Maxfield–Truthful, by Bodemeister) repeated the dose in a one-mile maiden on the turf to open the Gulfstream program Saturday afternoon. Distanced on dirt The post Integrity Another Maxfield Winner For Walsh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results an…
April 26 Insights: Filly from Family of Commandment Debuts, Repole Stable Unveils Pricey Euro Import
10th-GP, $68k, Msw, 3yo, 1mT, 5:38p.m. ET Repole Stable and Stonestreet will unveil Gallant King (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) in this nightcap at Gulfstream Park for trainer Todd Pletcher. Purchased for 340,000gns as a yearling in 2024 from the Tattersalls October Yearling sale in England, the chestnut gelding is out of a half-sister to The post April 26 Insights: Filly from Family of Commandment Debuts, Repole Stable Unveils Pricey Euro Import appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily New…
Forz Europe’s Book 1 Millionaire Superior Choice Graduates in Style at Leicester
Forz Europe's 1.1-million guineas Tattersalls October Book 1 graduate Superior Choice (Dubawi) returned off a debut fourth over one mile at Newmarket in October with an encouraging seasonal return in Saturday's Madri Excepcional Maiden Stakes at Leicester. The John and Thady Gosden trainee employed patient tactics and settled fourth of the six runners for most The post Forz Europe’s Book 1 Millionaire Superior Choice Graduates in Style at Leicester appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred D…
Frankel’s Thundering On Takes The Salsabil For Shapoor Mistry
A maiden entering Saturday's G3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Salsabil Stakes at Navan, Shapoor Mistry's Thundering On (Frankel) relished the step up to middle distances to stake her Classic claims. As a daughter of the owner-breeder's Pretty Polly heroine Thundering Nights (Night Of Thunder), the rise to this extended 10-furlong trip was ideal and once Joey The post Frankel’s Thundering On Takes The Salsabil For Shapoor Mistry appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing N…
Smooth Return For Scandinavia In The Vintage Crop
Following the example of stablemate Charles Darwin in the preceding race at Navan on Saturday, Scandinavia (Justify) kept to the script when making a winning return in the Listed Vintage Crop Stakes. Sent off the 11-10 favourite for the 14-furlong contest used by Ballydoyle for many years for their star stayers such as Kyprios, Order The post Smooth Return For Scandinavia In The Vintage Crop appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred …
Hannah Dorling Named New Chairman of HEROS
Hannah Dorling has been appointed as the new chairman of HEROS, the UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to retraining and rehoming former racehorses, as well as providing education and support programmes for young people. Dorling brings with her more than 18 years of experience with NFU Mutual and is currently the senior partner of the Wantage The post Hannah Dorling Named New Chairman of HEROS appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Tho…
Oklahoma Track Opens Apr. 15, Dining and Reserved Seating On-Sale in April
The opening date for the Oklahoma Training Track and barn area at Saratoga Race Course is scheduled for Apr. 15, with training on the Oklahoma set to begin Monday, Apr. 20, according to a NYRA release Tuesday. The Oklahoma barn area will open to licensed trainers and staff. Beginning Apr. 20 and continuing until the The post Oklahoma Track Opens Apr. 15, Dining and Reserved Seating On-Sale in April appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thorou…
Wood Second Right to Party Among Late Triple Crown Nominees
Chester Browman Sr.'s Right to Party (Constitution), runner-up in last weekend's GII Wood Memorial, was made one of five late Triple Crown nominees through a late $6,000 payment that was due Monday. The other late nominees (pending late mail) are Cypress Creek Equine and Ad Noir's Bourbon Dream (Quality Road); Eagle Up Stables, London Reid The post Wood Second Right to Party Among Late Triple Crown Nominees appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video…
Diamond Necklace and Precise Among 53 Betfred Oaks Entries
Diamond Necklace (St Mark's Basilica) and Precise (Starspangledbanner), both Group 1-winning juveniles trained by Aidan O'Brien, headline 53 entries for the Betfred Oaks at Epsom on Friday, June 5. Unbeaten in three starts as a two-year-old, Diamond Necklace was last seen winning the Prix Marcel Boussac at ParisLongchamp, while Precise rattled off four straight victories The post Diamond Necklace and Precise Among 53 Betfred Oaks Entries appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse…
Hiesinger Honored as Western Canada’s Top Backstretch Worker
Jodie Hiesinger has been named the first recipient of the Jockey Club of Canada's Outstanding Western Canadian Backstretch Worker, a Thoroughbred award that partners with the long-standing Outstanding Groom Awards given to a groom working in Ontario. The award is sponsored by HBPA Alberta, Horse Racing Alberta, and CTHS Alberta. “It was kind of a The post Hiesinger Honored as Western Canada’s Top Backstretch Worker appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing New…
Derby Experience Auction to Benefit Aftercare Charities
An exclusive Kentucky Derby and Oaks Package donated by racehorse owner Ken Freirich will be auctioned off to support Thoroughbred Charities of America and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. The package is being offered via an online auction through Apr. 17 at 5 p.m. EST. Bidding is open and available here. The proceeds will be split The post Derby Experience Auction to Benefit Aftercare Charities appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoro…
Schrupp Joins NYRA Broadcast Team
Todd Schrupp, who recently ended his long-time tenure with TVG/FanDuel TV, will join the New York Racing Association's telecast team Thursday. Schrupp announced his initial two-week stint with NYRA via his twitter page Monday. “It's time to move from the past and start looking to the future,” Schrupp said in the post. “And when you The post Schrupp Joins NYRA Broadcast Team appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred …
Kentucky Tent Caterpillars: More Direction from UK
As anecdotal sightings of tent caterpillars in central Kentucky give rise to concerns that this might be a bumper crop for the region, entomologists at the University of Kentucky have weighed in with guidelines to control the pests. Dr. Jonathan Larson, an entomologist at the UK's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, said that The post Kentucky Tent Caterpillars: More Direction from UK appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Vide…
Churchill Downs Partnerships Aim to Inspire At-Home Derby Watch Party Experiences
Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced a multi-year partnership with CAFE Appliances to help fans create the ultimate home-watch parties for the Kentucky Derby. CAFE and Churchill Downs have also partnered with Caroline Chambers, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, to curate a 'Kentucky Derby At-home' menu. Also joining the team are content creators like The post Churchill Downs Partnerships Aim to Inspire At-Home Derby Watch Party Experiences appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred D…
Pariente Homebred Showna In Shock Imprudence Success
There was a huge upset in Tuesday's G3 Prix Imprudence at Deauville as Guy Pariente and Satoshi Kobayashi's Showna (Kendargent) emerged strong to land odds of 64-1 with no hint of fluke. Like the Djebel winner the beneficiary of two starts already in 2026, the winner of a 6 1/2-furlong handicap on the Polytrack here The post Pariente Homebred Showna In Shock Imprudence Success appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Au…
