In this week's On Racing, trainer Mark Casse reflects on the significance of champion Tepin's victory in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) at Royal Ascot 10 years after her win.
Day 4 of the under-tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales June 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale had a Medaglia d'Oro colt and a daughter of Yaupon breeze an eighth in :09 4/5.
The filly wins her racing debut June 12 in a 5-furlong maiden special weight at Laurel Park. Harper's Corner is owned by Charles Biggs and trained by Cathal Lynch.
The Great Southern Weanling Sale gross of AU$15,289,500 (US$10,702,650) saw a AU$4.2 million jump (51%) on last year and set a new record for the sale, eclipsing the previous benchmark of AU$12,140,600 set in 2024
Bank Shot has taken on the best 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita Park this spring and is back for more in the June 13 Summertime Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles.
Colonial Downs will host its annual summer meet beginning June 25 and continuing until Sept. 7. Featuring a blend of veteran and emerging talent, the diverse roster of horsemen is expected to create a competitive and dynamic racing season.
Croix du Nord seeks a third straight grade 1 win and a free pass to either the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) or Australia's Cox Plate (G1) in the June 14 Takarazuka Kinen (G1T) at Hanshin Racecourse.
Multiple group 1 winner Trawlerman is set for his third Gold Cup (G1) bid at the Royal Ascot meet, where he is equipped with a pair of dark, protective goggles in order to manage an eye condition that makes him sensitive to bright light.
The conclusion of the winter/spring season at Santa Anita Park has been extended to June 15 following a shortened June 11 card, when races 6-9 were canceled because of a significant power failure.