NZ Premier Sale Off to Solid Start at Karaka
Cambridge Stud took center stage on the first day of New Zealand Bloodstock's premier yearling sale at Karaka Jan. 26, and providing the highlights on a very solid opening day's trade.
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Man Behind the Million
A WWII veteran and Chicago business tycoon continues to influence Arlington International Racecourse -- despite his advanced age and the political challenges faced by the Illinois racing community. read longform
Cape Blanco to Stand in Japan in 2015
Cape Blanco, the multiple grade I winner that stood at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Kentucky this year, will relocate to Hokkaido, Japan, in 2015, the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders' Association announced recently.
Gio Ponti's Fee for 2015 to Remain at $15,000
Castleton Lyons near Lexington has announced that Gio Ponti, the three-time Eclipse Award winner and earner of more than $6.1 million, will stand for $15,000 in 2015, unchanged from the prior year.
Martin: California Chrome Won't Race in Japan
California Chrome will not race in Japan in December and appears to be done with racing for the 2014 season, according to co-owner and co-breeder Perry Martin.
Record Opening-Day Median at Tattersalls
A record median was posted on opening day for the elite Book 1 portion of Tattersalls' October yearling sale Oct. 7, with an Oasis Dream colt leading sales at 775,0000 guineas ($1,309,556 in United States funds).
Hardest Core Rested, Prepping for BC Turf
Hardest Core will train up to the Santa Anita race off his driving victory in the Arlington Million Aug. 16, and enter 11 weeks fresh for trainer Eddie Graham.
Dual Grade I Winner Wigmore Hall Euthanized
International traveler Wigmore Hall, a two-time grade I winner in North America, was euthanized Sept. 13 after sustaining an injury in a race at Doncaster on the Ladbrokes St. Leger (Eng-I) undercard.
Keeneland September Sale Set to Test Market
Keeneland's September yearling sale Sept. 8-21 is widely expected to maintain recent momentum in the Thoroughbred market with good balance between supply and demand.
Gio Ponti's Yearlings 'Very Like Daddy'
- By Myra Lewyn
- Breeding, Sales, Kentucky
Of this year's first-crop stallions to make strong impressions with their sales horses, three-time champion Gio Ponti is a definite standout.
After the Wire: Arlington Million
Evan Hammonds looks at the Arlington Million, Secretariat Stakes, and Alabama Stakes. watch video
Hardest Core 'Happy' After Million Victory
Andrew Bentley Stable's upset Arlington Million (gr. IT) winner Hardest Core came out of the Aug. 16 race in good order and is consideration for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) this fall.
Slideshow: 2014 Arlington Million Day
Images from Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park. View Slideshow
Hardest Core Makes Jump in Arlington Million
Hardest Core, a 4-year-old Hard Spun gelding trained by Edward Graham and ridden by Eriluis Vaz, upset Arlington's biggest day at 11-1 to secure his first graded stakes score in the Arlington Million (gr. IT).
Arlington Million: Finnegans Wake
- By Claire Novak
Arlington Million contender Finnegans Wake Friday morning at Arlington Park. Watch Video
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Arlington Million
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for The Alabama and the Arlington Million read blog
Illinois Racing: 'It's Home'
View more from Chris Emigh, Chris Block, and other members of the Illinois racing community in 'Man Behind the Million,' our latest longform feature currently at www.BloodHorse.com/ArlingtonLongform watch video
Will Magician Win the Arlington Million?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps Arlington's major stakes races on Arlington Million day. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Arlington Million
- By Frank Angst
Frank Angst and special guest Ellis Starr handicap a tricky Arlington Million field. watch video
Magician, Real Solution Meet in Million
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's defending victor Real Solution is set for a showdown with 2013 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner Magician in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) at Arlington International Racecourse Aug. 16.
Slideshow: Arlington Million Retrospective
A look at the history of the Arlington Million (gr. IT) and Arlington International Racecourse, run by 92-year-old Richard Duchossois. Read the companion longform feature at http://www.bloodhorse.com/ArlingtonLongform. view slideshow
Wake Up Call For Up With the Birds
Canadian colt looks to repeat his recent victory at Woodbine in the Arlington Million
Finnegans Wake Targets Grade I Win in Million
Two years ago, Finnesgans Wake entered the Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) off a third-place finish in the Virginia Derby (gr. IIIT), and trainer Dale Romans promised, "This horse has a big one in him."
Seven are Pre-Entered in Arlington Million
A short list of seven horses has been pre-entered for the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 16, headed by defending Million champion Real Solution and 2013 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) victor Magician.
Admiral Kitten Won't Go in Arlington Million
Grade I winner Admiral Kitten is out of consideration for the Arlington Million (gr. I) Aug. 16 at Arlington International Racecourse, according to owner Ken Ramsey.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Cape Blanco (IRE) | Aidan P. O'Brien |
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| Dean's Kitten | Michael J. Maker |
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| General Perfect | Donna S. Zook |
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| Gio Ponti | Christophe Clement |
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| Mission Approved | Naipaul Chatterpaul |
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| Proceed Bee | Federico Villafranco |
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| Rahystrada | Byron G. Hughes |
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| Tajaaweed | Daniel C. Peitz |
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| Wigmore Hall (IRE) | BELL MICHAEL |
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| Zack Hall (FR) | ROHAUT FRANCOIS |
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