The Aug. 21 Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) brought together sublime sprinters from around the world. In less than a minute, a United States speed sensation simply blew away his global rivals.
After his runaway win in the Oceanside Handicap on opening day, Proletariat could be tough to catch again in the 1 1/8-mile Del Mar Derby (G2T). But that will not keep Oceanside runner-up Secured Freedom and seven other 3-year-olds from trying.
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation board on Aug. 21 denied Breeders' Cup-winning trainer Maria Borell's request for a license to train in the state.
The Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In runs through Del Mar and York Racecourse this week, with six races offering paid, automatic berths into the Breeders' Cup Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland in Kentucky.
Arrowfield Stud has suffered a major and late blow on the eve of the breeding season, with shuttle sire Vandeek ruled out of action for the entire spring.
The pressure is on Knightsbridge to repeat his spectacular form from the Monmouth Cup Stakes (G3) in the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) Aug. 22 at Del Mar, where he takes on 10 opponents, including Hit Show and Navajo Warrior.