Farish, Gustavson Re-Elected to Breeders' Cup Board
Bill Farish of Lane's End Farm and Eric Gustavson of Spendthrift Farm were re-elected to the Breeders' Cup board of directors, while M.V. Magnier of Coolmore was elected, all to four-year terms. Joining for a three-year term is Craig Fravel.
Mindframe New No. 1 in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Following a victory against top competition in the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs June 28, Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables' Mindframe is the new No. 1 in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
BH Monday: Keeneland Breeders' Cup, Remembering Lukas
On the June 30 BloodHorse Monday, Gatewood Bell discusses the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland, Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins remember D. Wayne Lukas, Dan Illman recaps the Laurel Park meet, and Rachel McLaughlin previews the Indiana Derby (G3).
Touch of Destiny Remains Undefeated, Clinches BC Berth
Haras Phillipson's undefeated homebred Touch of Destiny dominated the Asociacion Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) at Hipodromo Maronas June 29 with a gate-to-wire victory and earned a spot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Claiborne's West on Mindframe's Stephen Foster Win
Claiborne Stallion Seasons and Bloodstock Manager Jacob West speaks on Mindframe's win the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, June 28.
Mindframe Makes it Back-to-Back G1s in Stephen Foster
Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable's Mindframe pressed a slow early pace then proved best in the lane to defeat a star-studded field in the $940,000 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
Hernandez on Thorpedo Anna's Fleur de Lis Victory
2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna's jockey Brain Hernandez Jr. comments after win in the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, June 28.
Van Dyke's Fine for Riding Crop Violation Reduced
Jockey Drayden Van Dyke, sanctioned for exceeding the maximum number of strikes from the crop in riding Soul of an Angel to victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) last fall at Del Mar, has been issued reduced penalties.
Touch of Destiny Leads Uruguayan BC Dirt Mile Qualifier
Undefeated Touch of Destiny leads the June 29 Asociacion Uruguaya de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera (G3) at Hipodromo Maronas. The winner will earn an automatic starting position into the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Cox Confident First Mission, Hit Show Ready for Foster
Brad Cox is confident that First Mission and Hit Show are ready to give their best efforts June 28 in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.
At 4, Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Poised for More
The 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Mystik Dan, has improved since last season as he prepares for a strong edition of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 28 at Churchill Downs.
It's Redemption Time for Thorpedo Anna in Fleur de Lis
June 28 at Churchill Downs could be redemption day for 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna in the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2).
McPeek: Track Could Be Mystik Dan's Advantage in Foster
Trainer Kenny McPeek discusses 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan and Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna ahead of their starts in Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races at Churchill Downs June 28.
Pace Could Be Obstacle for Sierra Leone in Foster
If Sierra Leone is to notch another top-level victory June 28 in the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs, the late finisher will likely have to close from behind an anticipated moderate tempo.
Trainer Eustace Outlines Plans for Ascot Quartet
Grosvenor Sport ambassador Harry Eustace provides updates on what's next for Docklands, Time For Sandals, La Botte and Divine Comedy.
Sinsel, La Kika Earn Group 1 Wins in South America
Stud Red Raffa's homebred 3-year-old Sinsel (BRZ) powered to the lead inside the final three furlongs and held off Valparaiso (BRZ) by a nose to win the Grande Premio Brasil (G1) June 22 at Hipodromo da Gavea in Rio De Janeiro.
Churchill-Loving Vahva Repeats in Chicago Stakes
Vahva returned to form with a victory in the Chicago Stakes (G2) June 21 at Churchill Downs, a win that snapped a three-race losing streak that dated back to her victory in last year's edition of this seven-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares.
Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone Matchup Set in Stephen Foster
Equine star power will be on display June 28 at Churchill Downs, and not just in the day's feature, the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1).
South American Leg of BC Challenge Series Continues
The South American leg of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In continues June 22 with the Grande Premio Brasil (G1) in Brazil and the Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) in Peru.
O'Brien Juvenile Charles Darwin Struts Speed in Norfolk
Trainer Aidan O'Brien's dominance of the Royal Ascot juvenile contests continued after Charles Darwin stormed to victory in the June 19 Norfolk Stakes (G2).