In Jonesboro’s seven-year career he had 14 wins, 11 seconds, four thirds, and $1,550,685 in earnings in 50 career starts.

J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the potential of Vino Rosso to develop into a sire of classics contenders

During a spring at Churchill Downs filled with equine loss, in which at least nine horses racing or training at the track have died since April 27, one ongoing safety initiative at the Louisville, Ky., oval has provided cause for optimism.

According to court records, New York-based trainer James K. Chapman faces a B misdemeanor charge of stalking in the fourth degree.

Champion Echo Zulu, one of the most brilliant 2-year-old fillies in recent memory, returns to action for her 2023 debut in the $225,000 Winning Colors Stakes (G3) May 29 at Churchill Downs.

It was a first start in 356 days for the Shadwell-owned 6-year-old, who sustained a potentially career-ending hind-leg fracture during his victory in last year’s Coronation Cup (G1) at Epsom, but he showed no ill effects to score by a half-length. 

Yulong closed out an extraordinary buying spree by adding a second member of the Sunshine In Paris family trilogy of mares to sell this week, as the group 1 winner’s three-quarter sister Macroura topped the final Gold Coast session at AU$1.5 million.

Kristinachrysalis became a winner in her second career start. She is the first starter and first winner for Spendthrift Farm’s freshman sire Maximus Mischief.

Track Superintendent Field Day features a diverse agenda with many noted industry participants to speak at the event scheduled for June 11-13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Registration is open and free to attend for track superintendents and staff.

A statement from Churchill Downs Inc. on the recent United States District Court favorable ruling in its ban of Bob Baffert from its tracks.