While their paper still faces peer review, a group of researchers have concluded that their study indicates a gene variation may contribute to catastrophic breakdown risk in horses.

The 2023 Godolphin Flying Start graduation ceremony took place in the Cape Cross Centre at Kildangan Stud in Ireland on the afternoon of June 16.

Planetario proved too much for the other five contenders in the field of the $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T) June 18, the final day of Santa Anita’s spring meet. 

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Peter Searles, and Patty Searles’ New York-bred Ramblin’ Wreck rallied from last-of-eight to claim a one-length victory in the June 18 $150,000 NYSSS Spectacular Bid at Belmont Park. 

Raptor’s, the 5-1 favorite, finished in front of stablemate Online (BRZ), who was disqualified for interference entering the stretch and was placed 16th following a stewards’ inquiry.

When a faulty sprinkler forced the Mighty Beau Stakes off the turf June 18 at Ellis Park, a three-way match race resulted in the $225,000 sprint, with the hard-knocking Necker Island coming out on top.

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Peter Searles, and Patty Searles’ New York-bred Ramblin’ Wreck rallied from last-of-8 to claim a one-length victory in the June 18 $150,000 NYSSS Spectacular Bid at Belmont Park. 

Planetario proved too much for the other five contenders in the field of the $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T) June 18, blazing to a new track record on the final day of Santa Anita’s spring meet. 

Watching Hoosier Philly trackside at Ellis Park June 19 was Bill and Mary Stone along with Rod Ratcliff and his partner Denise Murray, all of whom make up Gold Standard Racing Stable which campaigns the Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes victress.

Maggie Wolfendale & Richard Migliore look back at the Grade 2 Bed O’ Roses.