Horse Racing News
Into Mischief stands alone at the mountaintop
Nicole RussoJan 28, 2022
Into Mischief has amply rewarded his late owner B. Wayne Hughes's optimism throughout his career. A Grade 1 winner in Spendthrift's colors, he has gone on to be a record-setting three-time leading sire for the historic farm, bringing it a Kentucky Derby victory and building a legacy of his sons and grandsons now joining him in the barn.
Desormeaux arrested in Louisiana for domestic abuse
Mike WelschJan 28, 2022
An official from the Breaux Bridge, La., police department confirmed early Friday afternoon that jockey Kent Desormeaux was taken into custody and arrested for “domestic abuse and battery” and was being transported to the St. Martin Correctional Facility, where he could remain for the weekend if unable to make bail arrangements on Friday.
Australia: Resurge in career form for Strathalbyn Cup
Steve AndersenJan 28, 2022
Resurge, the 6-year-old Australian gelding, has achieved a career first in recent months, winning twice in a span of four starts. Through his career, Resurge has won 5 of 31 starts but has never come close to stringing victories together. The recent success is his best result in a short span and reflects well on his chances in Sunday’s Strathalbyn Cup at about 1 ¼ miles at Strathalbyn Racecourse, near Adelaide.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, two other stakes boosted to Grade 1 for 2022
Matt HegartyJan 28, 2022
The American Graded Stakes Committee has upgraded three stakes to Grade 1 status and downgraded two Grade 1s to Grade 2s, as part of its annual process to assign quality ratings to all eligible stakes in the U.S., the committee announced on Friday.
Aqueduct cancels Saturday card in advance of nor'easter
David GreningJan 28, 2022
Aqueduct’s nine-race Saturday card was canceled due to a nor’easter that was expected to bring significant snow, strong winds, and low windchill values to the New York metropolitan area throughout the day.
Ohio suspends license of trainer Jamen Davidovich
Matt HegartyJan 28, 2022
Jamen Davidovich, a trainer who testified Thursday in a federal trial in which he admitted to administering illegal medications to his horses, will have his license suspended by the Ohio State Racing Commission, its executive director said Friday.
Talented trio pointing to Holy Bull
Marty McGeeJan 28, 2022
Mo Donegal, Giant Game, and Tiz the Bomb are among the accomplished 3-year-olds expected next Saturday when Gulfstream Park kicks off its annual Road to the Florida Derby series with the Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull.
Life Is Great comes into Winkfield off rough trip
David GreningJan 28, 2022
In the pecking order of things, great is better than good. One exception could be when it comes to horse's names. On Saturday, Life Is Good was set to run as one of the favorites in the Pegasus World Cup. On Sunday, Life Is Great hopes to make a name for himself in a seemingly wide-open $100,000 Jimmy Winkfield Stakes at Aqueduct.
Mandatory-payout Rainbow 6 pool will be in the millions by Sunday
Marty McGeeJan 28, 2022
Less than 24 hours after the $3 million Pegasus World Cup and six other graded stakes were to be run here Saturday, a mandatory disbursement of the Rainbow 6 pool is scheduled for Sunday at Gulfstream Park.
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association has catalog of 138 for Fairplex sale
Steve AndersenJan 28, 2022
Tuesday's California winter mixed sale at Fairplex in Pomona has a slightly larger catalog than the 2021 auction that had higher average prices compared to the 2020 edition.