Driver/trainer Ake Svanstedt took North America by storm in his initial year of racing on this continent. The perennial leading horseman in Sweden virtually started over yet was able to finish 17th in earnings last year while acclimating to the new surroundings and a different style of racing.
Bill Nader, the former chief operating officer of the New York Racing Association, will leave his job as executive director of the Hong Kong Jockey Club early next year and return to the U.S., the HKJC announced on Tuesday.
Derby Angles features DRF handicappers looking at individual handicapping factors and how they may play out in this year’s Kentucky Derby.
Brad Free's Horses to Watch for the week of April 27
An immigrant from India to the U.S., Kaleem Shah embraced the opportunities in his new country, gave up his old citizenship to become a nationalized American, and – when he had the resources to operate a racing stable – chose red, white, and blue silks for his horses to carry. Now he has a chance to make his mark on one of the most distinctive American institutions. He could win the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Ron Gierkink's Woodbine horses to watch for the week of April 27.
Churchill Downs Inc. had a net loss of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2015 on record revenue of $250.9 million, according to financial statements released Monday. The loss compares with a $700,000 loss in the first quarter of last year.
Grade 1 winner Jimmy Creed will join Warrior’s Reward among the inaugural stallion roster at Spendthrift Australia for the upcoming Southern Hemisphere season.
Jeremey Day's analysis of the Wednesday 4/29 card at Northfield Park.
General Ann will be facing winners for the first time, but she still looks like the one to beat in a $50,000 optional starter claiming race for 3-year-old fillies at Gulfstream on Wednesday. The 7 1/2-furlong race on turf goes as the fifth race and drew 10 horses for the body of the race. Mochima will get to run if the race gets moved to the main track.
