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Ascoli Piceno Wins Star-Making Hanshin Juvenile Fillies

Mon, 2023-12-11 04:50
Ascoli Piceno ran her record to three wins without a loss while clinging to a narrow lead through the final strides of the Dec. 10 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (G1).

Hong Kong Wins Three of Its Four International Races

Mon, 2023-12-11 04:50
Three of Hong Kong's favorite horses delivered the goods, winning three of the four group 1 Longines Hong Kong International Races Dec. 10 at Sha Tin Racecourse.

Nothing Like You Gives Baffert a 10th Starlet Victory

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Taking charge entering the first of two turns, Nothing Like You was never challenged in rolling to victory in the $200,500 Starlet Stakes (G2) Dec. 9 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

Cody's Wish Voted Back-to-Back Winner of Vox Populi

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Cody's Wish's story is inextricably linked with that of his namesake, Cody Dorman, who lived courageously with a rare genetic disorder and passed away on Nov. 5, only a day after witnessing Cody's Wish win a second Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

Multiple Grade 1 Winner Alpha Retires to Old Friends

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., is pleased to announce that Godolphin's multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Alpha arrived at the farm on Dec. 8 for his retirement.

Place du Carrousel Smashes Arqana Sales Record

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Prix de l'Opera (G1) heroine Place du Carrousel produced a bidding battle for the ages Dec. 9 in Deauville.

Tejano Twist, Butterbean Rally to Win Stakes at Oaklawn

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Tejano Twist is not fast early, but the sprinter is quick when it counts, such as when dashing to the finish. The late-running 4-year-old went from last to first in the $150,000 Ring The Bell Stakes Dec. 9 at Oaklawn Park.

Touchuponastar Untouchable in LA Champions Repeat

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Coming off convincing stakes victories, including one against open company, Touchuponastar did exactly as expected back in against fellow Louisiana-breds, dominating the Dec. 9 Louisiana Champions Day Classic at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

Ortiz Jr. Scores Stakes Double at Gulfstream Park

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
It looks like the future may be green for Repole Stable's Noted, as the Cairo Prince colt rebounded from a ninth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) to take the $100,000 Pulpit Stakes at Gulfstream Park.

Keith Asmussen Surpasses Father Steve in Riding Wins

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Jockey Keith Asmussen recorded his 64th career victory in the Dec. 9 opener at Oaklawn Park, eclipsing the total of his father, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, during his riding career.

Esquivel, Leparoux Strike Early at Oaklawn for Santos

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Jockey agent Joe Santos, aka Santos Inc., flexed his muscle on the opening-day Oaklawn Park card Dec. 8.

Moore Reflective Upon Accepting World's Best Jockey

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Ryan Moore was full of praise for Hong Kong after landing World's Best Jockey award.

Saldana Suspended Two Years, Fined $25k by Arbitrator

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
Trainer Reed Saldana, provisionally suspended by HIWU this summer for the presence of the banned substance diisopropylamine in a urine sample from one of his horses, was issued a formal 24-month suspension and fined $25,000 by an arbitrator Dec. 4.

Two Stakes Performers Added to F-T Dec. Digital Sale

Sun, 2023-12-10 04:47
A stakes-winning broodmare and a graded stakes-placed winner have been added to the upcoming Fasig-Tipton December Digital Sale.

Valentine Candy Extra Sweet in Advent Romp

Sat, 2023-12-09 04:42
Valentine Candy gave his rivals more than they could chew with a 6 3/4-length romp Oaklawn Park opening day Dec. 8 in the $150,000 Advent Stakes for 2-year-olds.

Remington Adds One Final Race Day to 2023 Calendar

Sat, 2023-12-09 04:42
The racetrack will now host an additional day of racing Dec. 16.

HIWU Alleges Violation by Mid-Atlantic Trainer Farrior

Sat, 2023-12-09 04:42
Anthony Farrior, who through Dec. 7 ranks fourth in North American wins with 211, is accused of a violation of the banned substance rule by the enforcement arm for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

Gufo Retired to Stud at Ballycroy Bloodstock in Ontario

Sat, 2023-12-09 04:42
The son of Declaration of War was retired with 9-4-5 record from 21 starts and banked $2,176,530 in earnings.

Brightwork Among Those Ortiz Will Stable in Florida

Sat, 2023-12-09 04:42
Trainer John Ortiz is wintering his horses in Arkansas and Florida this winter.

Solomini Juveniles Excelling at Sales, Racetrack

Sat, 2023-12-09 04:42
McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds has enjoyed tremendous success with their young stallion Solomini, the leading first-crop sire standing outside Kentucky. He is 10th overall among first-crop sires.

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