In the latest Odds and Trends, J. Keeler Johnson examines the impact of time off between starts for horses and when and on which surfaces provide the best betting options.
Bob Baffert-trained Mizumi, an impressive winner in her debut May 2, comes into the June 13 Summertime Oaks (G3) at Santa Anita Park looking to go 2-for-2 to start her career.
Gold Phoenix, an 8-year-old gelding, aims to return to his graded stakes-winning form in the 1 3/4-mile San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T). Contender Rimprotector seeks a victory after twice finishing third in this race at Santa Anita Park.
The 23rd New Vocations All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show raised more than $180,000 to support racehorse aftercare. Proceeds from the May 29-31 event go directly toward New Vocations' efforts to rehab, retrain, and rehome retiring racehorses.
Curtis and Beth Harrell have reopened a historic 370-acre farm, formerly the site of Bonne Chance Farm, as a boutique boarding operation for broodmares under the management of John Durr.
Finger, a Gun Runner colt, moved to within one win of a sweep of the Japanese Dirt Triple Crown with a victory in the Tokyo Derby June 10 at Oi Racecourse.
The Take The Lead Thoroughbred Retirement Program announced today that donations to aftercare organizations on behalf of the horses retired through them will be increased.