Leroy Gessmann, the president of the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, was elected president of the National HBPA at the organization’s summer convention last weekend in Denver, according to the organization.
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As many as 11 horses are being considered for Sunday’s $500,000 Breeders’ Stakes, the third jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, which covers 1 1/2 miles on Woodbine’s turf course. Entries will be taken Thursday, and the leading contenders include Breaking Lucky, who scored a 13-1 upset in the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, on dirt at Fort Erie on July 28.
Matt Rose's analysis of the Tuesday Afternoon 8/11 card at Yonkers Raceway.
Garnet Barnsdale's analysis of the Tuesday 8/11 card at Mohawk Racetrack.
Fantastic Style, the winner of the Grade 2 Great Lady M. Stakes at Los Alamitos on July 11, has been sidelined with a pulled muscle, trainer Bob Baffert said.
Last February, owner and breeder John Liviakis bought back a Hard Spun colt for $500,000 at the Barretts select sale of 2-year-olds in training. Saturday at Del Mar, it was apparent why he sought to retain the colt, named Young Brian.
The 2-year-old male division has gained focus at Del Mar, where the past weekend Nyquist scored a flashy stakes win and Young Brian romped in a maiden race. Wednesday at Del Mar, it is the 2-year-old fillies’ turn to sort themselves out.
Common sense would have you believe that experts know more than novices. In Saturday’s Hambletonian, one driver made a decision and many bettors followed suit.
Calgary Cat’s recent form was flattered when Phil’s Dream romped in the Shepperton Stakes, which should make him the odds-on favorite in the $100,000 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes on Wednesday night at Woodbine.
Trip Notes for races on August 8-9, including the Whitney Stakes, Test Stakes, and La Jolla.
