Starship Beauty, a half sister to Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Fulleffort and grade 1-winning millionaire Power Squeeze, sold for $310,000 to HX3 Incorporated April 29.
After finishing first and third, respectively, in Keeneland's Limestone Stakes (G3T) April 10, Slay the Day and Cy Fair are set for a rematch in the $300,000 Mamzelle Stakes (G3T) April 30 at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs announces that trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has scratched My Miss Mo from the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1), clearing the way for also-eligible Nycon to draw into the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies.
Chasten, the half sister of 2024 La Troienne Stakes (G1) winner Idiomatic, aims to follow in her sister's hoofprints May 1 in this year's $1 million race at Churchill Downs.
NYRA executive vice president for operations and capital projects Glen Kozak and BloodHorse correspondent Bob Ehalt take a look at the paddock area taking shape at the new Belmont Park.
As the days draw near for the Kentucky Derby (G1), the clock is ticking down for another day certain to provide an exciting jolt to the Thoroughbred racing industry. The doors to a new, ultra-modern version of Belmont Park will open Sept. 18.