#UK RACING: Frankie Dettori Wins The 2000 Guineas On Chaldean

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Frankie Dettori won the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Chaldean on what was his final ride in the Classic. The Italian is retiring at the end of the current season and knew he had one more shot at glory in the historic race, to add to his three previous victories in the mile contest. Never far […]

#US RACING: Early Kentucky Derby Favourite Forte Scratched

The early favourite for the Kentucky Derby was scratched Saturday hours before the race. Forte was declared out of the 149th Derby, according to Churchill Downs spokesman Darren Rogers. Co-owner Mike Repole said Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians had concerns about a bruised right front foot. It was the fifth scratch this week from the […]

#US RACING: Pretty Mischievous Wins 2023 Kentucky Oaks

Pretty Mischievous took charge in the stretch and survived a late push by Gambling Girl to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by a neck on Friday at Churchill Downs. The Brendan Walsh-trained filly started from the No. 14 post at 10-1 odds and stayed within sight of pacesetters Flying Connection and Defining Purpose through […]

#US RACING: After Rich Strike, Kentucky Derby Long Shots Could Get 2nd Look

Two long shots winning the Kentucky Derby over the past four years might be coincidental, but they also are a reminder not to dismiss any of the 19 horses running Saturday at Churchill Downs. Especially since Rich Strike and Country House demonstrated how some faith could pay off big. Country House's stunning elevation in 2019 […]

#US RACING: Skinner Scratched From Kentucky Derby; 19 To Run

Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Trainer John Shirreffs said Friday the California-based colt has an elevated temperature. With the defection of Skinner, the field for the 149th Derby on Saturday is down to 19 horses. The scratch deadline was 9 a.m. EDT Friday, so no other horses […]

#US RACING: Churchill Downs Suspends Trainer Joseph After 2 Horse Deaths

Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, days after the sudden death of two of his horses at the track. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by Joseph, from entering horses in races […]