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Pace Could Be Obstacle for Sierra Leone in Foster

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 03:00
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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 15:00
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

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 03:00
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

Sun, 06/22/2025 - 15:00
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

Sat, 06/21/2025 - 21:00
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

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 21:00
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

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 21:00
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). 

Charles Darwin Looks to Defy the Odds in Norfolk

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 21:00
An Aidan O'Brien-trained hotshot may seem like a sure thing but Charles Darwin will have to defy a 17-year losing trend for favorites in the opener on the third day of Royal Ascot.

Powerful Late Move Lifts Ombudsman in Prince of Wales's

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 21:00
Ombudsman produced a blistering turn of foot to power clear of Anmaat in the June 18 Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Ascot Racecourse.

American Affair Quickest of All in King Charles III

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 21:00
The progressive American Affair produced a powerful performance to hold off Frost At Dawn and strike in the King Charles III Stakes (G1) for Scottish trainer Jim Goldie June 17.

Los Angeles, Anmaat Rematch in Prince of Wales's Stakes

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 21:00
Los Angeles and Anmaat square off June 18 in the Prince of Wales's Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot.

Raging Torrent Stays on Top of NTRA Poll

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 21:00
With a quiet weekend of racing for the top level, Metropolitan Handicap (G1) winner Raging Torrent held his lead in Week 21 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Docklands Prevails in Queen Anne Thriller to Open Ascot

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 21:00
Docklands bounced back to go one better and cause a 14-1 shock as he narrowly denied Rosallion in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) June 17 to open the Royal Ascot meeting in thrilling fashion.

Vahva Seeks Return to Winner's Circle in Chicago Stakes

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 15:00
Having been beat in her three starts since winning this race a year ago, Vahva aims to right the ship June 21 in the $300,000 Chicago Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.

BH Monday: Breeders' Cup Divisions, OBS June Preview

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 03:00
On the June 16 BloodHorse Monday: OBS director of sales Tod Wojciechowski previews the June 17-18 sale with Olivia Newman, while Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins take a look at key Breeders' Cup divisions and talk youth in racing with Frank Angst.

Takarazuka Win earns Meisho Tabaru a Breeders' Cup Spot

Sun, 06/15/2025 - 21:00
Meisho Tabaru led gate to wire for an upset victory over Bellagio Opera in the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) June 15 at Hanshin Racecourse in Japan.

Bellagio Opera Tops Field for Takarazuka Kinen

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 15:00
The Takarazuka Kinen (G1), set for June 15 at Hanshin Racecourse, has been moved up two weeks to duck the summer heat but the field is likely to provide enough hot competition on its own in the Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In".

Ag Bullet Defeats Males in Rescheduled Jaipur Stakes

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 03:00
Ag Bullet surged past male rivals in the stretch to register a clear win the $500,000 Jaipur Stakes (G1T) June 8 at Saratoga Race Course.

Jantar Mantar Gets Breeders' Cup Bid with Yasuda Kinen

Sun, 06/08/2025 - 21:00
Jantar Mantar rebounded from a bitter disappointment in Hong Kong and a long layoff to win the Yasuda Kinen (G1) June 8, earning a "Win and You're In" berth in the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1).

Raging Torrent Takes Them All the Way in Met Mile

Sat, 06/07/2025 - 21:00
Under a front-running ride from Frankie Dettori, Raging Torrent defeated older division heavyweights Fierceness and White Abarrio with a thrilling score in the $1 million Metropolitan Handicap (G1) June 7 at Saratoga Race Course.

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