Jamaica Oaks hopefuls get in sharp
KINGSTON, Jamaica - AFTER a truly breath-taking victory in the 1000 Guineas on Saturday, April 13, the Anthony Nunes-trained I Am Di One has been smoothly going through her paces in preparation for the 10-furlong, Rum Fire White Overproof Rum-sponsored Jamaica Oaks on Saturday next (May 4). The Jamaica Oaks is the third Classic race […]
Baffert likes his horses' chances in Kentucky Derby
Legendary trainer Bob Baffert, who parlayed a win by Justify in last year's Kentucky Derby into his second Triple Crown win, sees a wide open Derby this time around and plenty of opportunities for his three entries into the race. Baffert's best horse, at least according to oddsmakers, is Roadster, one of the favorites. But […]
Omaha Beach is 4-1 favourite for Kentucky Derby, draws No. 12
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Knowing their favoured horses won't start the Kentucky Derby on the rail left Richard Mandella and Bob Baffert more relieved than happy. What matters for the Hall of Fame trainers is turning workable starting spots into victory — and a long-sought celebration for Mandella. Omaha Beach is the 4-1 early favourite […]
Win Bright storms to victory in Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, China (AFP) - Japan's Win Bright clinched the Queen Elizabeth II Cup for jockey Masami Matsuoka in Hong Kong Sunday, the highlight of three Group One spring races with a total purse of HK$58 million ($7.4 million). The five-year-old grey stormed to victory in the final stretch and finished the 2,000-metre course in […]