Royal Ascot-Bound Contingent, Led by Lady Aurelia, Work at Keeneland for Wesley Ward

Lady Aurelia winning the Giant’s Causeway Stakes at Keeneland – Keeneland Photo/Coady Photography Keeneland Press Release:  Keeneland-based trainer Wesley Ward sent out seven runners on Tuesday, including European champion Lady Aurelia, for works over the turf course here in preparation … Continued

5 Breeders’ Cup Contenders You May Not Have Heard Of

Alice Springs (black silks) finishing second in the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – Breeders’ Cup Photo © When the summer meets at Del Mar and Saratoga come to an end, attention always turns to the Breeders’ Cup, which is coming … Continued

Tepin Scores Historic Win in Queen Anne Stakes

Breeders’ Cup Photo © When a two-year-old filly named Tepin won the Delta Downs Princess Stakes (gr. III) in November 2013, it is doubtful that anyone could have guessed that she would wind up a champion and future Hall of Fame inductee. But 2 … Continued

Thoughts and Selections for Day 1 of Royal Ascot

Keeneland Photo There may be no race meet in the world more prestigious than the five-day Royal Ascot meeting in England, which gets underway with an exceptional six-race card on June 14th. Here are brief thoughts and selections for the four … Continued

Soft Ground Causes Four Scratches in King’s Stand Stakes

Coady Photography With rain continuing to dampen the course at Ascot, there have been four scratches for the prestigious King’s Stand Stakes (Eng-I) on opening day of the five-day Royal Ascot meet. Yesterday, it was confirmed that the U.S.-based sprinter Acapulco would be … Continued

Order of St. George Impresses in Saval Beg Stakes

In the 30 races scheduled to be held during the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting in England later this month, it could be hard to find a heavier favorite that Order of St. George in the 2 1/2-mile Ascot Gold Cup (Eng-I) on June 16th. … Continued

Hawksmoor Triumphs in German 1,000 Guineas

The British-based three-year-old filly Hawksmoor has competed admirably against some of the best fillies of her generation, finishing third to subsequent Investec Oaks (Eng-I) winner Minding in the Dubai Fillies’ Mile (Eng-I) at Newmarket last year and defeating the capable Fireglow in … Continued

Looking for Longshots in the Investec Oaks

Today at 11:30 a.m. EDT, nine three-year-old fillies will enter the starting gate to contest the prestigious Investec Oaks (Eng-I) at Epsom, one of the oldest and most legendary races in the world. At twelve furlongs on turf over a challenging … Continued

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