BloodHorse.com | Horse Racing News

BloodHorse.com Racing Articles

Sky Kingdom Tries Turf in San Juan Capistrano

Sky Kingdom Tries Turf in San Juan Capistrano

Sky Kingdom showed his staying ability with an easy win in the Tokyo City Cup last month, so now's the time to find out if he can transfer that same success to the turf in the $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap April 21.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Rosario Completes 'Dream' Day in Appalachian

Rosario Completes 'Dream' Day in Appalachian

Aptly named Unbelievable Dream gave jockey Joel Rosario a remarkable fifth win at Keeneland April 18 when she charged from off the pace to capture the grade III Appalachian Stakes Presented by Japan Racing Association.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Oaklawn Purses Up By $1 Million at 2013 Meet

Oaklawn Purses Up By $1 Million at 2013 Meet

Average daily attendance dropped 2.4% from 10,579 to 10,319, but daily average handle increased 2.3% from $2,780,943 in 2012 to $2,845,768 in 2013. Overall, total attendance for the 54 days was 557,250.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Woodbine's 2013 Season to Begin April 20

Woodbine's 2013 Season to Begin April 20

Woodbine's 2013 live Thoroughbred racing season begins Saturday, April 20, the first of 133 programs slated for the year.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Itsmyluckyday Breezes a Mile at Calder

Itsmyluckyday Breezes a Mile at Calder

Itsmyluckyday breezed a mile in 1:43 1/5 April 18 at Calder Casino & Race Course in his next to last work before shipping to Kentucky for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Successful Dan Faces Six in Ben Ali Return

Successful Dan Faces Six in Ben Ali Return

There was a time when "the other Dan" was Wise Dan, who went on to become Horse of the Year. On April 21 fans will witness the return of the original, Successful Dan, in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes at Keeneland.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Wise Dan Exits 2013 Debut Well, Foster Next

Wise Dan Exits 2013 Debut Well, Foster Next

Five days after reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan won the Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) in his 2013 debut, trainer Charlie LoPresti confirmed the June 15 Stephen Foster (gr. I) as his likely next target.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013

Finger Lakes Receives Safety Re-Accreditation

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced April 18 that Finger Lakes in Farmington, N.Y., has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Big Apple Triple to Carry $250,000 Bonus

Big Apple Triple to Carry $250,000 Bonus

A $250,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse that sweeps this year's Big Apple Triple, a series of races for New York-bred 3-year-olds at Belmont Park, Finger Lakes Racetrack, and Saratoga Race Course.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013

W.C. 'Mike' Freeman Dies, Trained Shuvee

Freeman began training in the 1950's and had many top horses such as Bukhar, Gala Performance, Hodges Bay, Cold Comfort, Show Off, and Understudy. But his best horse by far was Mrs. Whitney Stone's Hall of Fame filly Shuvee.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Jockey Flores Rides 2,000th Winner

Jockey Flores Rides 2,000th Winner

Jockey Emilio Flores rode his 2,000th winner when Nicetoseey'again won the ninth race April 17 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

 Thursday, April 18, 2013
Govenor Charlie OK, Heading to Churchill

Govenor Charlie OK, Heading to Churchill

Mike Pegram's Govenor Charlie, record-breaking winner of the Sunland Derby (gr. III), is scheduled to be shipped to Churchill Downs April 18 after a brief visit to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Obviously Makes Return in San Simeon Stakes

Obviously Makes Return in San Simeon Stakes

Idle since running third n the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) last fall, Obviously will make his 2013 debut for trainer Mike Mitchell in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 20 at Santa Anita Park.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Overlooked Illinois Derby Comes Up Strong

Overlooked Illinois Derby Comes Up Strong

It may not be worth points on the road to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), but the $750,000 Illinois Derby (gr. III) drew a packed field of 14, including some familiar names, when entries were taken April 17

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Book Review, Holiday Soiree Meet Again

Book Review, Holiday Soiree Meet Again

In 2012, Book Review swept from eighth place past a game Holiday Soiree to win the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. A year later, those two will rumble again April 20 in the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Santa Barbara Good Spot for Lady of Shamrock

Santa Barbara Good Spot for Lady of Shamrock

Lady of Shamrock, who just missed in her first try off the bench last month, is a clear standout in the $150,000 Santa Barbara Handicap (gr. IIT) April 20 over the Santa Anita turf course.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Brushed By a Star is Class of Sixty Sails

Brushed By a Star is Class of Sixty Sails

Out from the shadow of rival Joyful Victory, Brushed by a Star has a chance to shine in the $200,000 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) at Hawthorne Race Course April 20.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Summer Front Facing Full Field in Miami Mile

Summer Front Facing Full Field in Miami Mile

Summer Front, third in last year's Jamaica Handicap and Secretariat Stakes (both gr. IT), makes his second start of 2013 in the $100,000 Miami Mile Handicap (gr. IIIT) April 20 at Calder Casino & Race Course.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Game On Dude, Ron the Greek in CT Classic

Game On Dude, Ron the Greek in CT Classic

Game On Dude and Ron the Greek, two of the top older horses in training, are among the seven horses entered in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 20.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Events to Commemorate Secretariat's Crown

Events to Commemorate Secretariat's Crown

Events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown championship have been scheduled for the Baltimore, Md., area during the week leading up to the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Emerald Downs Returns to Action April 19

Emerald Downs Returns to Action April 19

Emerald Downs, the Northwest's premier racing venue near Seattle, Wash., springs back into action for its 18th season on the evening of April 19.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Pure Fun, Cerro Head Coolmore Lexington

Pure Fun, Cerro Head Coolmore Lexington

The April 20 Coolmore Lexington (gr. III) offers 20 points and a potential place in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starting gate, but not all contenders in the last-minute prep will aim for the first Saturday in May.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Inglorious Heads Doubledogdare at Keeneland

Inglorious Heads Doubledogdare at Keeneland

Donver Stable's Inglorious, winner of the 2011 Queen's Plate against males, heads a field of eight entered for the $100,000 Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare Stakes (gr. III) April 19 at Keeneland.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
$2M OK'd for WV Track Projects, Promotions

$2M OK'd for WV Track Projects, Promotions

The West Virginia Racing Commission April 16 approved the expenditure of more than $2 million for projects and promotions at two racetracks.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Black Caviar Retires Unbeaten After 25 Wins

Black Caviar Retires Unbeaten After 25 Wins

Australia's legendary mare Black Caviar has been retired undefeated after winning her 25th race, an emotional trainer Peter Moody announced April 17.

 Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Game On Dude Arrives at Charles Town

Game On Dude Arrives at Charles Town

Game On Dude arrived at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 16 in anticipation of a start in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 20 at the West Virginia track.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Vyjack Trainer Rodriguez Gets KY License

Vyjack Trainer Rodriguez Gets KY License

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license review committee April 16 recommended Rudy Rodriguez conditionally be approved for a license in the state. Rodriguez will be required to maintain 24-hour sureveillance.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Stevens Remains on Oxbow for KY Derby

Stevens Remains on Oxbow for KY Derby

Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens, who was aboard Oxbowin his fifth-place finish in the recent Arkansas Derby (gr. I), will ride him in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), trainer D. Wayne Lukas said.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Pure Fun to Challenge Males in Lexington

Pure Fun to Challenge Males in Lexington

Magdalena Racing's Pure Fun, seeking to secure enough points to get into the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), is set to challenge males in the April 20 Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013
2012 Risen Star Winner El Padrino Retired

2012 Risen Star Winner El Padrino Retired

Owner Let's Go Stable announced Tuesday, April 16 that grade II winner El Padrino has been retired from racing.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Juvenile Behavior: Welcome 2nd-Time Starters

Juvenile Behavior: Welcome 2nd-Time Starters

When Keeneland resumes its spring juvenile racing schedule Thursday, April 18 with a 4 1/2-furlong race for fillies, the field is scheduled to include two runners with previous starts.

 Monday, April 15, 2013
WinStar, Borel to Team With Revolutionary

WinStar, Borel to Team With Revolutionary

WinStar Farm, which teamed with jockey Calvin Borel to win the 2010 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with Super Saver, will call on the three-time Derby winner again this year.

 Monday, April 15, 2013
Verrazano Gallops, Others Settle In

Verrazano Gallops, Others Settle In

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands contender Verrazano galloped at Churchill Downs the morning of April 15 as trainer Todd Pletcher outlined the training regimen for the colt and his other probable Derby starters.

 Monday, April 15, 2013
Johnson Suspended for Apple Blossom Ride

Johnson Suspended for Apple Blossom Ride

Oaklawn Park stewards have suspended jockey Joe Johnson three days for his winning ride aboard On Fire Baby in the Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I). The suspension runs April 17-19.

 Monday, April 15, 2013
Watsdachances Headlines Appalachian Stakes

Watsdachances Headlines Appalachian Stakes

Watsdachances makes her first start since finishing second in last fall's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) in the $100,000 Appalachian Presented by the Japan Racing Association April 18 at Keeneland.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Ciao Bella Luna Shines Brightest in Beaumont

Ciao Bella Luna Shines Brightest in Beaumont

After showing little in two prior stakes attempts this year, Ciao Bella Luna relished a return to a synthetic surface April 14 at Keeneland, capturing the $150,000 Beaumont Stakes Presented by Keeneland Select (gr. IIT).

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
All Is Well After 'Wildest Race' at Pimlico

All Is Well After 'Wildest Race' at Pimlico

In what jockey Xavier Perez called a wild ride, Spicer Cub bolted twice but kept running 'between the parked starting gate and the outside rail' to just miss winning the final race April 13 at Pimlico Race Course.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Vyjack Doing Well at Fair Hill Rehab Center

Vyjack Doing Well at Fair Hill Rehab Center

David Wilkenfeld's Vyjack, who came out of his first career defeat in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) with a lung infection, has been having regular treatments in a hyperbaric chamber at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Expanded Roles Seen for Santa Anita, Del Mar

Expanded Roles Seen for Santa Anita, Del Mar

With Fairplex Park announcing it is pulling back on expanding its racetrack, Santa Anita Park and Del Mar are likely to host the 2014 Southern California racing circuit should Betfair Hollywood Park shut down.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Pletcher's Kentucky Oaks Trio on Worktab

Pletcher's Kentucky Oaks Trio on Worktab

Dreaming of Julia, 21 3/4-length winner of the Gulfstream Park Oaks (gr. II), led a trio of Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) contenders worked by trainer Todd Pletcher at Churchill Downs the morning of April 14.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Mylute Posts Dandy Work at Churchill Downs

Mylute Posts Dandy Work at Churchill Downs

Mylute, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), continued his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a six-furlong breeze in 1:12 1/5 the morning of Apil 14 at Churchill Downs.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Logotype Wins Japanese Guineas in Record Time

Logotype Wins Japanese Guineas in Record Time

Teruya Yoshida's homebred Logotype, Japan's champion 2-year-old male last season, stormed to a course-record win in the Satsuki Sho (Jpn-I) or Japanese Two Thousand Guineas at Nakayama Racecourse April 14.

 Sunday, April 14, 2013
Mizdirection Keeps Winning in Las Cienegas

Mizdirection Keeps Winning in Las Cienegas

Odds-on pick Mizdirection, prepping for bigger things to come, posted her fifth consecutive win on the hillside turf course at Santa Anita Park when she captured the $100,000 Las Cienegas Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 13.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Overanalyze Makes Arkansas Derby Look Simple

Overanalyze Makes Arkansas Derby Look Simple

Overanalyze, rebounding from a lackluster seasonal debut, overpowered his rivals in the drive to easily win the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) and stamp his ticket for this year's Run for the Roses.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Justin Phillip Wins Count Fleet at Oaklawn

Justin Phillip Wins Count Fleet at Oaklawn

Zayat Stables' Justin Phillip rallied in the stretch to win the $250,000 Count Fleet Sprint Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park April 13.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Cyber Secret Wins Oaklawn; Fort Larned 5th

Cyber Secret Wins Oaklawn; Fort Larned 5th

Oaklawn Park specialist Cyber Secret ran away with the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) for track owner Charles Cella April 13 as heavily favored Fort Larned folded.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Java's War from Last to First in Blue Grass

Java's War from Last to First in Blue Grass

Charles Fipke's homebred Java's War overcame a troubled start in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 13 at Keeneland, closing from last to first to earn his way into the field for the May 4 Kentucky Derby.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Centre Court Runs Down 'Daisy' in Jenny Wiley

Centre Court Runs Down 'Daisy' in Jenny Wiley

G. Watts Humphrey Jr.'s homebred Centre Court ran down 2012 Jenny Wiley (gr. IT) winner Daisy Devine in the final furlong of the 2013 renewal to get her first grade I victory for trainer Rusty Arnold at Keeneland April 13.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Last Full Measure Upsets Madison at Keeneland

Last Full Measure Upsets Madison at Keeneland

St. George Farm Racing's Last Full Measure, a winner in her only start at Keeneland, ran her record to two-for-two at the Kentucky racetrack with an upset victory in the $300,000 Madison Stakes (gr. I) April 13.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
Havelock Punches Through to Win Shakertown

Havelock Punches Through to Win Shakertown

Silverton Hill homebred Havelock and jockey Garrett Gomez found room along the rail and just prevailed by a nose in a five-horse blanket finish of the $100,000 Shakertown Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 13 at Keeneland.

 Saturday, April 13, 2013
<< Previous  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  Next >>

Most Popular Profiles

Departing (KY)

Trainer: Albert M. Stall, Jr.
Owner: Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
More...

  1. Departing (KY)
  2. Govenor Charlie (KY)
  3. Mylute (KY)
  4. Itsmyluckyday (KY)
  5. Oxbow (KY)
  6. Titletown Five (KY)
  7. Golden Soul (KY)
  8. Orb (KY)
  9. Will Take Charge (KY)
  10. Goldencents (KY)