The reputation of Goldikova was cemented years ago, but her younger half-sister, Galikova, will be out to make a name for herself in the Group 1 Prix de Diane (French Oaks) on Sunday at Chantilly.
Frankel, the undefeated star colt of the British flat season, has a name that resonates fondly with American racing fans, and a record that draws admiration from racing fans worldwide.
Trainer Wesley Ward plans to have eight starters at the Royal Ascot meeting in England from Tuesday through June 18, and considers the 2-year-old filly Judy the Beauty to be his best chance for his first winner since 2009 at the prestigious meeting.
Reliable Man’s stakes debut produced the same result as his first two races – victory. The unbeaten Alain de Royer-Dupre colt captured the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) on Sunday at Chantilly with a strong rally under Gerald Mosse.
Pour Moi came from last to trigger a series of firsts Saturday at Epsom, winning the English Derby by a head over Treasure Beach in a thrilling edition of the race.
A pair of Guineas winners, Roderic O’Connor and Tin Horse, are the two favorites in Sunday’s Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) at Longchamp, but several lesser-known entrants might have an equally good chance.
Dancing Rain, the lone front-runner in a field of 13, held off a late threat from Wonder of Wonders to pull a 20-1 upset in Friday’s English Oaks at Epsom Downs, giving jockey Johnny Murtagh his first Oaks win.
Champion filly Apapane should be solidly favored to win the Group 1, $2.57 million Yasuda Kinen on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse in Japan.
Carlton House, the Epsom Derby favorite, is entered in Saturday's race, but his participation is questionable because of a minor leg injury sustained earlier this week.
A recent victory in the English 1000 Guineas has made Blue Bunting the favorite for the Friday's Group 1 English Oaks, which is run over about 1 1/2 miles on turf and carries a purse of approximately $533,000.
