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Knightsbridge Dominates Del Mar's Pacific Classic, Secures BC Path
horse-racing2 days ago

Knightsbridge Dominates Del Mar's Pacific Classic, Secures BC Path

Nyquist colt Knightsbridge stormed the GI Pacific Classic at Del Mar, blazing fractions of :22.68 and :45.45 before pulling away to win by 6 1/4 lengths in 2:01.79 for 1 1/4 miles, with Original Sin 2nd and Full Serrano 3rd. Jockey Junior Alvarado guided the 5-year-old for Godolphin and trainer Bill Mott; Knightsbridge becomes Nyquist's 12th G1 winner and the victory also secures a Breeders' Cup Classic berth via the race's Win and You're In designation.

via Thoroughbred Daily News|
#del-mar#godolphin#horse-racing
Sovereignty Storms from Last to Capture Whitney in Dominant Fashion
sports16 days ago

Sovereignty Storms from Last to Capture Whitney in Dominant Fashion

At Saratoga, Sovereignty, the 2025 Horse of the Year, surged from well back under Junior Alvarado to win the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes by 4 3/4 lengths, giving the champion older male a major win and a Breeders’ Cup Classic berth. Nitrogen stumbled at the start but held on for second, Antiquarian was third, and Magnitude faded after setting a fast early pace; Baeza also broke poorly. The victory came in a race that featured a strong field and capped Sovereignty’s dominant form after a winless spell earlier in the season.

via Daily Racing Form|
#bill-mott#horse-racing#nitrogen
Moore vows Maryland ownership of the Preakness as race’s future remains uncertain
politics20 days ago

Moore vows Maryland ownership of the Preakness as race’s future remains uncertain

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore asserts that there is no Triple Crown without the Preakness and pledges Maryland’s bid to keep the Preakness in Baltimore amid a new six-race series announced by Churchill Downs and NYRA that excludes Pimlico, signaling a push to own the race’s rights while remaining open to collaboration but not relinquishing control.

via WBAL-TV|
#horse-racing#maryland#politics
New Six-Race 3-Year-Old Championship Links Derby to Belmont With $5 Million Bonus
sports21 days ago

New Six-Race 3-Year-Old Championship Links Derby to Belmont With $5 Million Bonus

Churchill Downs Inc. and NYRA unveiled a six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series for 3-year-olds starting in 2027, pairing the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes with races at Churchill Downs and NYRA tracks (Matt Winn, Jim Dandy, Travers) to crown a season-long champion with a $5 million bonus for the top eight point-earners. Each event will offer at least $1 million in purses; horses must compete in four of the six races. The Preakness is excluded, and the finale at Churchill Downs will be in September; NBC and FOX will televise the races.

via Daily Racing Form|
#belmont-stakes#churchill-downs#horse-racing
New Championship Series Bypasses Pimlico, Preakness Future in Flux
sports21 days ago

New Championship Series Bypasses Pimlico, Preakness Future in Flux

A new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series announced by Churchill Downs and NYRA would start with the Kentucky Derby and conclude at Churchill Downs, but it does not include a Pimlico stop in Baltimore, putting the Preakness Stakes' future in limbo. Maryland argues it owns the race's intellectual property after a bid matched by the state, while officials await details on how the new series will affect the traditional Triple Crown schedule.

via WBAL-TV|
#horse-racing#maryland#pimlico
Colt Cornucopian Euthanized After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury
horse-racing29 days ago

Colt Cornucopian Euthanized After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury

Cornucopian, a 4-year-old Thoroughbred trained by Bob Baffert and owned by SF Racing and partners, was euthanized after a catastrophic right-front fetlock injury suffered during the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar; the decision was made after veterinary input, following his earlier dual G3 stakes wins at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs and as the 6-5 favorite in the Bing Crosby.

via BloodHorse|
#bing-crosby-stakes#bob-baffert#cornucopian
Cornucopian Passes Away After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury
horse-racing29 days ago

Cornucopian Passes Away After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury

Cornucopian, a 4-year-old Into Mischief colt and the Bing Crosby Stakes favorite, sustained a catastrophic injury at Del Mar and was euthanized after consultation with veterinarians; he had a notable record including wins in the San Carlos and Aristides Stakes, four wins in eight starts, and earnings of $462,655, racing for SF Racing/Starlight Racing who purchased him for $1.1 million. The connections issued a heartfelt tribute praising his brilliance and heart.

via Thoroughbred Daily News|
#bing-crosby-stakes#cornucopian#del-mar