2016 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Pre-Entries

Breeders’ Cup Photo © A staggering 28 horses have been pre-entered in the $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (gr. I), enough for 14 in the main body of the field and another 14 on the also-eligible list. Leading the main group … 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

European Racing Report: O’Brien Unleashes Impressive 2yos at Naas

Breeders’ Cup Photo © On May 29th, Naas Racecourse in Ireland held a “Royal Ascot Trials Day” featuring four stakes races, and trainer Aidan O’Brien enjoyed a good afternoon while scoring impressive victories with the two-year-olds Peace Envoy and Cuff. In the six-furlong Rochestown Stakes, Peace Envoy–a son … Continued

Acapulco Wins at Churchill, Bound for Royal Ascot

Coady Photography The remarkable sprinter Acapulco, who was a dominant winner of the Queen Mary Stakes (Eng-II) at Royal Ascot last summer, is bound for Royal Ascot once again after winning the Unbridled Sidney Stakes on May 14th at Churchill Downs. … Continued

Why Acapulco’s Comeback Was Better Than It Appeared

When the three-year-old filly Acapulco made her return to the races on February 19th at Turfway Park, many fans were expecting a spectacular and easy victory. After all, Acapulco had been fantastic in Europe last year, dominating the Queen Mary Stakes … Continued

Royal Ascot Report for June 17, 2015

Get ready, everyone! The most prestigious race meet in England is set to begin on June 16th, that being the eagerly-anticipated Royal Ascot meet at Ascot Racecourse. The second racecard of the meet, scheduled for June 17th, features six exceptional … Continued