Lemon Pop sparkles in Breeders’ Cup WAYI February Stakes
Godolphin’s Lemon Pop confirmed himself as a rising dirt star in Sunday’s February (G1) at Tokyo, while Grade 1 turfiste Shirl’s Speight couldn’t lift on the surface and wound up ninth. […]
Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby
Shirl’s Speight tackles Tokyo dirt in BC WAYI February Stakes
Last seen finishing second to champion Modern Games in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) on turf, Shirl’s Speight makes a bold attempt on the Tokyo dirt in Sunday’s February S. (G1), a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). […]
Cafe Pharoah repeats in BC WAYI February Stakes in record time
For the second straight year, Cafe Pharoah found Sunday’s $2.2 million February S. (G1) a sweet rebound spot after disappointing in the Champions Cup (G1) at Chukyo. […]
Road to the Kentucky Derby bars suspended trainers’ horses from earning points
Churchill Downs unveiled the Road to the 2022 Kentucky Derby on Friday, with two main changes to the series. […]
Cafe Pharoah captures Breeders’ Cup WAYI February Stakes
The top performer on last year’s Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, Cafe Pharoah earned another gilt-edged U.S. invitation – this time for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) – by landing the “Win and You’re […]
Triple Crown nominee La Perouse unleashes fast finish to win Hyacinth
A Triple Crown nominee conditioned by one of Japan’s most successful trainers? La Perouse isn’t a household name just yet, but racing fans are advised to take note of the exciting bay colt, who produced […]
Cafe Pharoah locks up Japan Road to Kentucky Derby in Unicorn Stakes
A few hours after Tiz the Law cruised to a decisive victory in the Belmont S. (G1), cementing his status as favorite to win the Kentucky Derby (G1), a talented rival halfway across the world […]
Almond Eye tops Breeders’ Cup WAYI Victoria Mile
As if the star power of Almond Eye weren’t enough to boost Sunday’s Victoria Mile (G1), the $2.1 million feature at Tokyo has just been named a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup […]
Sir Winston among erstwhile Dubai World Cup night contenders to follow
Had the 25th Dubai World Cup (G1) gone off as planned last Saturday, we would have learned the answers to an entire ledger of open questions. I hadn’t come to the stage of settling on […]
Cafe Pharoah goes last to first in Hyacinth on Japan Road to Kentucky Derby
When a speedy front-runner breaks dead last in a large field, it usually spells disaster. But the exciting Cafe Pharoah demonstrated rare versatility in Sunday’s Hyacinth S. at Tokyo Racecourse in Japan, shrugging off a […]