Great Friends Stables and Run Fast Racing’s Listenupshance won the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday, July 25. It was the 4-year-old Kentucky-bred’s first foray into Grade 1 company. Ridden by Emisael Jaramillo, the son of Shancelot won the six-furlong fixture in a rapid 1:09.33. Trainer Doug O’Neill, who was winning his… Read more
July 27, 2026
Kentucky-bred Counting Stars took control of the sophomore fillies division with a decisive win in the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga. The impressive score marked her second straight Grade 1 triumph. Irad Ortiz, Jr. was aboard Counting Stars in the Acorn Stakes (G1) and climbed back aboard the daughter of Honor A.P. again… Read more
July 27, 2026
Kentucky-bred Baby Vino made his first appearance in a graded race a winning one, defeating Napolean Solo in the $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park. Trainer Lindsay Schultz, saddling her first runner in a top-level race, became the first woman to win the Haskell in 59 runnings. Moreover, the Monmouth-based journeyman jockey Jorge… Read more
July 20, 2026
Kentucky-bred Kathynmarissa won the $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, giving trainer Chad Brown his 11th win in the race. Kathynmarissa defeated a pair of stablemates—Segesta and Portfolio Durations (GB) in this year’s renewal, giving Brown a sweep of the top three placings. “To have a one, two, three in this race, a race we… Read more
July 20, 2026
In what was billed as the “Summer Showdown” featuring North America’s top older horses, Kentucky-bred Magnitude led every step of the way to win the $2 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs. Winner of the Dubai World Cup (G1), Magnitude defeated Baeza by 1 ¼ lengths in the 45th running of the Stephen Foster…. Read more
June 29, 2026
Kentucky-bred Bacio made short work of an international field in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot. Sent off as the race favorite, Bacio gave his trainer Wesley Ward a 13th winner at the Royal Ascot meeting, and his first since Campanelle (IRE) won the 2021 Commonwealth Cup. Ridden by Juan Hernandez, Bacio defeated… Read more
June 22, 2026
Kentucky-bred Nola Soul secured a victory during the Royal Ascot meet on Day 3, taking the Chesham Stakes for 2-year-olds. The bay colt remains undefeated in two lifetime starts. He broke his maiden on debut at Leopardstown in May and is now an earner of $109,364. Ridden by Seamie Hefferman and trained by Fozzy Stack,… Read more
June 19, 2026
Kentucky-bred Scandinavia won a thrilling renewal of the 2 ½-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot on Day 3 of the prestigious race meet. Ridden by Ryan Moore, Scandinavia defeated Trawlerman (IRE), the defending Gold Cup champ, after a prolonged duel to the finish. With the impressive victory, Scandinavia is now a three-time Group 1… Read more
June 19, 2026
Belmont Stakes-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux and jockey Jose Ortiz had plenty to smile about on Saturday, June 6. In addition to winning the 158th Belmont Stakes (G1) with Golden Tempo, the trainer-jockey combo also won the $500,000 Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) with Englishman. CRK Stable’s colorbearer sparkled in victory, equaling the track record of 1:20… Read more
June 8, 2026
Kentucky-bred Nysos turned in an overpowering performance to win the $1 million Metropolitan Handicap (G1) during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga. With his victory in the Met Mile, the 5-year-old son of Nyquist earned a chance to defend his title in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile M (G1) at Keeneland Race… Read more
June 8, 2026