Contrail goes out in blaze of Japan Cup glory
Japanese star Contrail had one last chance to bolster his legacy in Sunday’s $6.1 million Japan Cup (G1), and the 3-5 favorite seized it to conclude his racing career in a blaze of glory. […]
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Contrail aims to crown career in Japan Cup
Fresh off a ground-breaking Breeders’ Cup double with Loves Only You and Marche Lorraine, trainer Yoshito Yahagi hopes to fill another lacuna on his resume in Sunday’s $6.1 million Japan Cup (G1). […]
Yibir sweeps past Broome in Turf, caps Godolphin Breeders’ Cup triple
In a finish harking back to the Godolphin-Coolmore clashes of old, Yibir uncorked a gigantic late move to deny Broome in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf. […]
Rockemperor puts it all together at last in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
A “nearly” horse throughout his career, Rockemperor is a bridesmaid no more after breaking through at last in Saturday’s Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park. […]
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic attracts familiar foes; Firenze Fire seeks Vosburgh double
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) — Race 7 (3:47 p.m. ET) The $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday will have a strong resemblance to the Aug. 28 Sword Dancer (G1), […]
Gufo gets jump on Japan in Sword Dancer, earns spot in Breeders’ Cup Turf
Saturday’s $735,000 Sword Dancer (G1) at Saratoga proved that Gufo is a different horse of late. […]
Tribhuvan could have company up front in Sword Dancer
Sword Dancer S. (G1) — Race 11 (5:25 p.m. ET) Tribhuvan has emerged this season as a turf performer of major stature for trainer Chad Brown. On Saturday, the French-bred gelding will look to confirm […]
Love a strong favorite to earn BC Turf bid in King George
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. (G1) — 10:35 a.m. ET England’s premier weight-for-age, middle-distance event, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. (G1), will again offer the winner an automatic entry into […]
Galileo, champion and legendary sire, dies
A tribute to the great Galileo, a blueblood champion on the racecourse and a supersire on the international stage. […]
Triple Crown nominee La Perouse unleashes fast finish to win Hyacinth
A Triple Crown nominee conditioned by one of Japan’s most successful trainers? La Perouse isn’t a household name just yet, but racing fans are advised to take note of the exciting bay colt, who produced […]