Bill Mott discusses Baeza ahead of his start in the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs. The Hall of Famer took over training Baeza this winter after the February death of John Shirreffs.
Siblings to two of this year's French classic winners—Constitution River and Diamond Necklace—are among 325 yearlings consigned for a truly star-studded Arqana August Sale.
Canterbury Park will host its annual Northern Stars Turf Festival June 27 with eight races and a 5:10 p.m. CT start. Five of the races, including four one-mile $50,000 stakes, will be run over the turf course.
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 283 entries for its June Digital Sale. The five-day virtual sale will offer a diverse lineup of yearlings, racing or breeding prospects, and accomplished broodmares.
Following the scratches of Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, trainer Mike Maker has confirmed that Willy D's will race in the $2 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) June 27 at Churchill Downs where he will try to play the role of spoiler.
Nic Lynch, assistant trainer to his father Brian, highlights the barn's graded runners on Churchill Downs' closing weekend June 27-28: Shred the Gnar, Prize Pick, and Owen Almighty.
Woodslane Farm's Wolfie's Dynaghost, who in December set a North American record while winning the 1 1/8-mile Fort Lauderdale Stakes (G3T) in 1:43.42 at Gulfstream Park, has been retired from racing.
Team Panama defeats Team Mexico by 14 points to capture its second consecutive title and third win overall in the annual World Jockey Challenge at Horseshoe Indianapolis.