The front-running American colt by Not this Time upset Japanese star Forever Young in the $12 million desert classic.
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Robert and Lawana Low of Missouri sold their homebred for $975,000 as a yearling, but bought half of him back from Mike Repole after the sale.
Commandment and Chief Wallabee had a battle royale in the Fountain of Youth and will renew the rivalry in the Florida Derby.
Kentucky breeders Robert and Lawana Low sold Renegade as a yearling for $975,000, but bought half of him back.
The British Columbia racing industry celebrated its stars of 2025 at the annual awards ceremony earlier this month.
Forever Young headlines the Dubai World Cup and in the Sheema Classic, Giavelletto gets a fourth chance on the big night.
Young rider Micah Husbands, who previously raced at Woodbine, was victorious aboard millionaire Skippylongstocking in the Essex.
Candy Ride (Arg) colt won his debut at Tampa Bay Downs and stayed unbeaten with a hard-fought win in the Louisiana Derby.
The stretch-running grey won the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series.
After showing much promise in workouts over the last 10 months, Pin Oak Stud's colt had an impressive debut.
The Louisiana Derby, worth $1 million and 100 points, could be a key race for the Kentucky Derby; Fair Grounds Oaks has Canadian flair.
The race dates for the four major tracks in Ontario have been approved by the AGCO, with the remainder to follow.
The Canadian Triple Crown continues with the Prince of Wales Stakes on Labour Day as a highlight of the track's129th season.
The appointment allows CTHS-Ontario to select a representative to sit on Ontario Racing’s Board of Directors.
Canadian horsepeople and runners include trainers Josie Carroll and Kevin Attard with colts Chaos Agent and Two Out Hero.
