Wandering Eyes

The Dubai World Cup's reach extended far beyond Meydan Racecourse, captivating a massive global audience via TV, digital platforms, and in-flight entertainment. Broadcast across 37 channels in 170 countries.View the full article

Less than 24 hours after La Cara won the delayed Ashland Stakes (G1), Casse was back in the Keeneland winner's circle April 8 after Nitrogen topped a Casse-trained exacta in the $500,000 Appalachian Stakes (G2T).View the full article

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Positano Sunset broke through at the top of the stretch and weathered contact to pull away late April 8 in the $650,000 Madison Stakes at Keeneland.View the full article

Winchell Thoroughbreds' son of Into Mischief got his fifth win from nine starts in the April 8 Commonwealth Stakes (G3) at Keeneland. The son of Into Mischief was purchased for $1.35 million at the 2021 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.View the full article

The rail-drawn POSITANO SUNSET (m, 5, Goldencents–Gigglin' Gal, by Consolidator) dug in late to upset the GI Resolute Racing Madison Stakes at Keeneland at odds of 14-1. Stuck mid pack along the rail for much of the run into the far turn as race favorites Emery (More Than Ready) and Mystic Lake (Mo Town) paced the field, the Ian Wilkes runner found a seam past the quarter pole as four runners lined up across the track to contest the final furlong. Pushing through two wide just inside the eighth pole, Positano Sunset had to put away Emery to her inside and My Mane Squeeze (Audible) to her outside to earn Grade I glory under Julian Leparoux. Lifetime Record: 16-5-4-0. O-Six Column Stables LLC, Bloch, Randall L., Seiler, John and Hall, David; B-John Seiler, Randy Bloch, Trish Henson, Brad Stephens & Dave Hall; T-Ian Wilkes. #1 Positano Sunset ($30.62) pulls off a thrilling upset in the Grade 1 Madison Stakes @keenelandracing! Jockey: @JulienLeparoux Trainer: @IanWilkesRacing TwinSpires Replay pic.twitter.com/Y6BNLz11ff — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) April 8, 2025 The post Positano Sunset Upsets Resolute Racing Madison At 14-1 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Favored at 2-1 to cross the wire first is Praetor, who enters the Lexington Stakes (G3) with a pair of wins going a mile over the dirt, including a 7 1/2-length romp in an allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park. View the full article

Jockey Luis Saez, unseated in the second race April 8 at Keeneland after his mount bumped with another horse in midstretch, was in stable condition Tuesday afternoon and under evaluation by University of Kentucky HealthCare Medical Services.View the full article

Junko Kondo's Admire Daytona and Jim and Claire Limited's Heart of Honor, the respective top two finishers in the UAE Derby (G2), headline five 3-year-olds made eligible to compete in the 2025 Triple Crown with a late nomination fee.View the full article

The six categories selected by the Thoroughbred nominating committee for the 2025 Thoroughbred ballot are builder, female horse, jockey, male horse, trainer, and veteran—person or horse.View the full article

Future Is Now, last seen winning the 2024 Franklin Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland in October, returns April 13 as one of the favorites in the $350,000 Giant's Causeway Stakes (G3T). The 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint drew a field of 10 fillies and mares.View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Wednesday's Observations features a seven-figure son of Gun Runner. 2.18 Leopardstown, Mdn, €15,000, 3yo, c/g, 10fT GUN CARRIAGE (Gun Runner) is one of a trio from Ballydoyle here and probably the third-string on jockey bookings, but given that he was a $1.25-million purchase at Keeneland September is very much a big deal. Out of the triple graded-stakes-placed Special Event (Arch) who is a half to the GII Swaps Stakes winner Chief Havoc (Giant's Causeway), he is joined by Coolmore's 950,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 purchase Roosevelt (GB) (Frankel {GB}) from the Fittocks Stud family of the former Ballydoyle luminary by Sadler's Wells Alexandrova (Ire) and Stay True (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), one of the last clutch by the Coolmore great who was a 400,000gns Tattersalls December Foal purchase and the pick of Ryan Moore. 3.05 Nottingham, Mdn, £7,000, 3yo/up, 10f 50yT SEA OF KINGS (IRE) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) is a big runner for Clipper Logistics, being a full-brother to the G1 Irish Oaks and G1 Yorkshire Oaks heroine and Arc runner-up Sea Of Class (Ire). A €250,000 Goffs November Foal purchase, he takes on eight as one of the most promising types to have represented the Harry Eustace stable so far. The post Gun Runner’s Keeneland Sensation Debuts For Ballydoyle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A record crowd of more than 65,000 attended Saturday's Dubai World Cup night card at Meydan in Dubai. It was the 29th edition of the nine-race spectacle, which featured $30.5 million in purses. The evening's crown jewel, the $12-million G1 Dubai World Cup, was captured by Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}) for trainer Brad Cox and owner Wathnan Racing. Next year's edition will mark the 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup and it will be held on Saturday, March 28. “This year's Dubai World Cup meeting was nothing short of phenomenal,” said HE Ali Al Ali, CEO and board member of Dubai Racing Club (DRC). “Attendance surged by 18% compared to 2024, a testament to the dedication of our incredible team, sponsors, and partners – and to the growing global excitement surrounding racing in Dubai.” The post New Attendance Record Set At 2025 Dubai World Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Fresh off a pair of wins to launch her sophomore campaign, D J Stable's Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) closed from off the pace to annex Tuesday's GII Appalachian Stakes at Keeneland. Content to survey a moderate opening pace of :23.31 and :47.45 set by longshot Fast Market (Volatile) from near midpack, the 6-5 choice began to mount her challenge while swinging to the outside turning for home. Gaining control midstretch, the favorite drifted out slightly, however, drew clear and was able to maintain a comfortable advantage late, finishing 2 1/4 lengths ahead of fellow Mark Casse trainee Vixen (Vekoma). Fionn (Twirling Candy) rounded up the Trifecta. “It was very easy to get her in full stride down the lane,” said winning rider Jose Ortiz. “When I asked her to go, I kept her on the outside and then little by little she got into that stride.” Irad Ortiz Jr., who was accompanying 2-1 second choice Vixen, indicated his filly ran a winning race in defeat. “It was a beautiful trip,” he said. “I wish I could have moved earlier but was boxed in for a little bit. After that I got through really clear, and she was running down the lane, so I'm happy with her.” Last season, Nitrogen finished second in her career debut at Woodbine in August before finishing a close-up third behind And One More Time Omaha Beach and Vixen in that oval's GI Natalma Stakes Sept. 14. The homebred rounded out her juvenile campaign with a third behind European invader Lake Victoria (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar Nov. 1. Victorious in the Gulfstream's Ginger Brew in January, she added a score in the Mar. 8 GIII Florida Oaks at Tampa last time out. “She's really good,” affirmed Casse following Tuesday's win. “I just kind of come along for the ride. She's an amazing filly. I think she's getting better and better, so we're going to keep our fingers crossed and hope she stays healthy. She's got a bright, bright future.” As for what's next for the developing filly, he added, “The [GII] Edgewood [at Churchill Downs on May 2) is next. As long as everything's good, we'll go to the Edgewood and try to win that one.” Pedigree Notes: Tuesday's Appalachian victory gives Darley's versatile sire Medaglia d'Oro his 206th group/graded win. The winner's dam SP Tiffany Case–in foal to Violence–was purchased by D. J. Stable for $320,000 at Keeneland November in 2019. Ultimately named Love to Shop, the resulting filly brought $200,000 at Keeneland September and went on to win at the stakes level and also place in graded company for Repole Stable and St. Elias. Barren in 2023, Tiffany Case produced a Gun Runner filly in 2024 and was not bred back for 2025. Tuesday, Keeneland APPALACHIAN S. PRESENTED BY JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION-GII, $500,000, Keeneland, 4-8, 3yo, f, 1mT, 1:37.00, gd. 1–NITROGEN, 118, f, 3, by Medaglia d'Oro 1st Dam: Tiffany Case (SP), by Uncle Mo 2nd Dam: Biblical Point, by Point Given 3rd Dam: Bibical Sense, by Blushing Groom (Fr) O-D. J. Stable LLC; B-D. J. Stable, LLC (KY); T-Mark E. Casse; J-Jose L. Ortiz. $302,250. Lifetime Record: MGISP, 6-3-1-2, $617,804. *1/2 to Love to Shop (Violence), SW & MGSP, $240,778. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus* Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Vixen, 118, f, 3, Vekoma–Top Mission, by Noble Mission (GB). ($57,000 Ylg '23 KEEJAN; $22,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP; $200,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR). O-D. J. Stable LLC and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Jason Edward Howard (KY); T-Mark E. Casse. $97,500. 3–Fionn, 118, f, 3, Twirling Candy–Gaelic Gold, by Giant's Causeway. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($75,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP). O-George Messina and Michael Lee; B-Dixiana Farms LLC (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. $48,750. Margins: 2 1/4, 1 1/4, NK. Odds: 1.20, 2.16, 8.20. Also Ran: Foxtastic, Totally Justified, Fast Market, Table Flirt. Scratched: Good Temper, Liam in the Dust, Lush Lips (GB). Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. #1 NITROGEN ($4.40) rallied down the center of the track to win the $500,000 Appalachian Stakes (G2) at @keenelandracing and win her third straight race. The daughter of Medaglia d'Oro (@DarleyAmerica) was ridden by @jose93_ortiz and is trained by @markecasse. pic.twitter.com/G9xaYLGAvp — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) April 8, 2025 The post Medaglia d’Oro’s Nitrogen Remains Unbeaten in 2025 in Keeneland’s Appalachian appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Among the some 170 catalogued horses expected to breeze during Wednesday's fourth session of the under-tack preview for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, one colt stands out on paper thanks to his famous grandmother. Shuggy (Twirling Candy) (hip 668) is the first foal out of champion Zenyatta's unraced daughter Zellda (Medaglia d'Oro). Mayberry Farm is consigning the bay colt on behalf of Ann Holbrook Moss, who campaigned Zenyatta with her ex-husband, the late Jerry Moss. “Everything Zenyatta is hers,” April Mayberry said of Holbrook. “When Jerry passed away, everything reverted back to her solely.” Zenyatta is now retired from breeding, but Holbrook has two broodmares out of the famous mare, whose final foal, the 2-year-old Nymue (War Front), has been training with Shuggy this spring at Mayberry Farm. “Zenyatta had a bunch of fillies and Ann is breeding them,” Mayberry said. “I think her plan is to keep the fillies and see about selling the boys. And this is the first grandchild, the first colt, that came up. It's testing the waters. Let's see how he is accepted. If not, she's going to end up with 20 horses in her racing stable. She has no racehorses right now and if she is not careful, she is going to blink and she's going to have 10 in two years.” Mayberry acknowledged his famous grandmother has created a certain amount of buzz around the colt. “The whole farm knows him as Zenyatta's grandson,” she said with a chuckle. “That's how we all know him. Shuggy is such a great name and it suits him so well. He actually looks like his mother. She was a little on the smaller size. He's just kind of a small, average size, but he has his grandmother's heart, let me put it that way. He's professional. He loves to train. He wants to do it. And it looks like he has some ability.” The colt was an Apr. 27 foal and looks like he still has some growing up to do, according to Mayberry. “He is still very immature,” she said. “So there is so much upside on him improving as time goes on. But unfortunately, it's the April sale and here we are.” Mayberry added, “If he doesn't bring what we all think he should, definitely, he will be the first in that generation to go to the races for [Holbrook]. But I think Ann is going to be very fair in what she is thinking. She will be down here and we will discuss it and we will go from there.” Zellda's second foal is also a colt and already named Just Sayin (Justify). He will also likely be heading to the sales ring. “Whether he goes to the yearling sale or 2-year-old sale, I'm not sure,” Mayberry said of the chestnut colt. The 8-year-old Zellda was bred to Practical Joke last year. Zenyatta also has an unraced 5-year-old daughter, Zilkha (Candy Ride {Arg}). Another Bullet for McCrocklin: Mitole Filly Sets Quarter-Mile Mark at OBS Tuesday For the second day in a row, a filly from Tom McCrocklin's consignment claimed the fastest quarter-mile work when a daughter of Mitole (hip 363) completed her drill in :20 2/5 some two hours into Tuesday's third under-tack session ahead of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training. The filly is out of multiple stakes-placed Sadie Be Good (Big Drama) and is a half-sister to stakes-placed Cairama (Cairo Prince) and Maverama (Cairo Prince). She was purchased by Mustang Farm for $36,000 at last year's OBS October sale. McCrocklin, who topped last year's Spring sale with a $1.9-million daughter of Tiz the Law, also sent out the second fastest quarter-mile worker Tuesday when a son of the GI Belmont Stakes winner (hip 508) out of Taboo (Forestry) worked in :20 3/5. He was purchased by McCrocklin for $150,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale. “Both horses today, they are fast horses,” McCrocklin said. “I was not surprised, but I was certainly pleased. They had trained well at the farm and prepped well here. They both have standard things I like in a horse: big deep shoulder, big deep heart girth, long, pretty neck and a strong hind leg.” During Monday's second session of the under-tack show, McCrocklin sent out a filly by Yaupon (hip 181) to work in :20 2/5. “We're very happy and we've had a really good breeze show so far,” McCrocklin said. “We still have other cakes in the oven.” Two horses shared Tuesday's bullet furlong time of :9 4/5. A colt by Into Mischief (hip 416) hit the bullet time for Kings Equine. Bred by Scot and Evan Dilworth and Randy Andrews, the juvenile RNA'd for $375,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale. He is out of Silk Route (Empire Maker) and is a full-brother to multiple stakes-winner Taraz. Also earning the furlong bullet Tuesday was a colt from the first crop of Galilean (hip 356). Consigned by Next Level Thoroughbreds, the bay is out of graded winner Royale Michele (Elusive Quality). He was purchased by Vincent Conanan for $24,000 at last year's OBS October sale. “He's been showing us that he could really run from the beginning,” said Next Level's Abraham Gardea. “He always showed he had a lot of speed and ever since I put the blinkers on him, he's just turned into a different horse. He's more focused. He's got a good personality, a good mind. He's just a good horse to be around. “The is my first year for the consignment, so it's really nice to have a horse like that.” Through three sessions of the under-tack show, 13 horses have shared the :9 4/5 bullet time for the furlong. The under-tack show continues through Saturday with sessions beginning each day at 8 a.m. The Spring sale will be held next Tuesday through Friday with bidding starting at 10:30 a.m. The post Zenyatta’s Grandson Takes to OBS Track Wednesday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

G2 UAE Derby winner Junko Kondo's Admire Daytona (Jpn) (Drefong) and runner up Heart of Honor (GB) (Honor A.P.) Are amongst five additional 3-year-olds made eligible to compete in the 2025 Triple Crown through a late $6,000 payment that was due Monday. The other late nominees are Brereton's Baytown (Upstart), 'TDN Rising Star' Colloquial (Vekoma) and Just a Fair Shake (Laoban). In total, 378 3-year-olds are now eligible for the Triple Crown series. Horses not originally nominated can be supplemented for $200,000 to become eligible for all three races, or $50,000 for the Kentucky Derby only. After the Derby, supplemental nominations are $150,000 for eligibility to the Preakness and Belmont Stakes or $50,000 for the Belmont only. The post UAE Derby 1-2 Finishers Amongst Five Late Triple Crown Nominations appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Steve Luhn's 'Winning Colors' will grace the Preakness 150 merchandise after the piece was selected as the winner of the 'Art of Racing' competition celebrating the Preakness Stakes. Luhn beat out over 250 submissions to earn the honor. “My representation of horse racing captures the dynamic energy and excitement of the sport,” said Luhn. “Bold, vibrant colors and striking visual elements convey the intensity of the race, with the horse mid-gallop, jockey leaning forward, creating a sense of speed and competition.” As the winner of the fourth-annual competition, Luhn received a $4,000 prize and two VIP tickets to Preakness 150 to be held Saturday, May 17. Additionally, his work will be reproduced on a curated collection of Preakness 150 merchandise that will be available for purchase online and onsite during Preakness weekend. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise will be used to advance the activities of Park Heights Renaissance as it pursues affordable housing for families and provides employment opportunities to people of Park Heights. “The platform given to artists, both amateur and professional, who have entered The Art of Racing competition over the past four years highlights the vibrance and legacy of The Preakness Stakes, especially as we celebrate the historic moment of Preakness 150,” said Audra Madison, Director of Marketing, The Maryland Jockey Club This year marks a significant milestone for submissions and voting, as we see greater engagement than ever before. It brings me joy to see the diverse array of artwork entered into the competition each year, and I hope the community feels the same sense of celebration and pride as we support and uplift our local talent during this remarkable year.” The full piece can be viewed here. The post ‘Winning Colors’ Piece Crowned Preakness Art Competition Winner appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Top stallion Ghostzapper leads the nominees for the 2025 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame finalists which were unveiled Tuesday by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Standardbred and Thoroughbred Nomination Committees. The Class of 2025 will be comprised of six inductees per breed (thoroughbred and standardbred) and provided the option for a Nomination Committee to use only five categories and induct two individuals in one category to meet the total of six inductees per breed. A 20-person Election Committee for each breed will determine, from the list of finalists, the individuals to be inducted in each of the categories, with the results to be announced on Wednesday, April 23rd. The individuals named to the CHRHF Class of 2025 will be formally inducted August 6th. The six categories selected by the Thoroughbred Nominating Committee for the 2025 Thoroughbred ballot are Builder, Female Horse, Jockey, Male Horse, Trainer and Veteran–Person or Horse. Categories and finalist names in each are presented below in alphabetical order. Thoroughbred Builder – John Burness, Ivan Dalos, and Phil Kives. Thoroughbred Female Horse – Careless Jewel, Hard Not To Like and Marketing Mix. Jockeys – Richard Dos Ramos, Emile Ramsammy and Perry Winters. Thoroughbred Male Horse – Fatal Bullet, Ghostzapper and Rahy's Attorney. Thoroughbred Trainer – Michael (Mike) Doyle, Dale Saunders and Laurie Silvera. Thoroughbred Veteran – Bessarabian, Andy Smithers and Storm Bird. The post Ghostzapper Leads 2025 Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Finalists appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockey Luis Saez, who was unseated during Keeneland's second race Tuesday, is being evaluated by a medical team following the spill. Saez was aboard 2-1 race favorite Fateful Lightning (Tapit) when he came off awkwardly at the eighth pole in the stretch run of the 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight race on the turf. Fateful Lightning was uninjured in the incident and caught by the outrider. Further updates from Keeneland indicated that Saez was transported to the hospital and was off his mounts for the rest of the day including Admiral Dennis (Constitution) in the GI Toyota Blue Grass. After being unseated in race 2, jockey Luis Saez is being evaluated by UK HealthCare Medical Services and in stable condition. He will be off his mounts for the remainder of the day. #9 Fateful Lighting returned to the barn and was uninjured. — Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) April 8, 2025 The post Jockey Luis Saez Being Evaluated Following Keeneland Race Spill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

1st-Keeneland, $110,000, Msw, 4-8, 3yo, 7f, 1:23.51, ft, 2 1/2 lengths. INVICTUS (c, 3, Into Mischief–Serengeti Empress {MGISW, $2,175,653}, by Alternation) had not been seen since finishing a well-beaten seventh in the 6 1/2-furlong Saratoga maiden race won in 'TDN Rising Star' style by Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie) last July. The 8-5 second choice was hustled out to the early lead, but allowed favored Camp Hale (Mo Town) to take control and then settled in third as longshot Ship Ship Hooray (Midshipman) shot up the rail to lead as the quarter went up in :22.43. Invictus looked to be going the wrong way as Camp Hale moved to challenge Ship Ship Hooray nearing the stretch after a half in :45.30. Camp Hale took the lead out of the turn, but Invictus was finding renewed energy, striding to the lead and powering clear to a 2 1/2-length victory. Camp Hale was second and Ship Ship Hooray was third. Invictus, the first foal out of GI Kentucky Oaks winner Serengeti Empress, was a $1.2-million Keeneland September yearling. The mare has a yearling colt by Curlin and was bred back to Not This Time. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $64,538. O-CHC, Inc. and WinStar Farm LLC; B-Joel Politi (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. #8 INVICTUS ($5.46) by Into Mischief (@spendthriftfarm) and out of Serengeti Empress breaks his maiden in his second career start in the opener today at @keenelandracing. Flavien Prat was up for @bradcoxracing. The early pick 4 is up next! Wager here https://t.co/CPMab3CMlx pic.twitter.com/EmqaJy43lt — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) April 8, 2025 The post Invictus, First Foal Out of Oaks Winner Serengeti Empress, Graduates at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

7th-KEE, $120k, OC125k/NW1X, 3yo, 1 1/16m, 4:12 p.m. ET. 'TDN Rising Star' LION OF JUSTICE (Into Mischief), a $1.1-million KEESEP yearling purchase, stretches to two turns following a jaw-dropping, front-running debut score with a 92 Beyer Speed Figure going a one-turn mile at Colonial Mar. 15. His dam Ever So Clever (Medaglia d'Oro), a 'TDN Rising Star' herself, won the 2017 GIII Fantasy S. and has also produced GSW Everso Mischievous (Into Mischief). Lion of Justice is campaigned in partnership by St. Elias Stable, Talla Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds and C J Stable and is trained by Brad Cox. TJCIS PPs. LION OF JUSTICE ($4.00) roared home in @ColonialDowns race 5. @bradcoxracing trains the 3YO son of @spendthriftfarm's Into Mischief. Flavien Prat scores his third win on the card. The Late Pick 5 is https://t.co/e6LRVGsHBP pic.twitter.com/2x38vW2oCI — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) March 15, 2025 The post Wednesday’s Racing Insights: ‘Rising Star’ Lion of Justice Stretches to Two Turns at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Patrick Reed previews the field for the April 11 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland.View the full article

Overcoming a quality field that included two other top-10 sophomores, Journalism impressed with how he navigated trouble in the 1 1/8-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) prep. View the full article

It was a frigid morning at Churchill Downs April 8, but Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Coal Battle heated up his Kentucky Derby (G1) preparations by returning to the work tab for the first time since finishing third in the March 29 Arkansas Derby (G1).View the full article

Performing his first breeze since finishing third in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Coal Battle recorded a half-mile in :48 2/5 at Churchill Downs April 8. Assistant trainer Bethany Taylor discusses the breeze as they exit the track.View the full article