by HorseMinute.com | Sep 8, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Bottle of Rouge, a 2-year-old filly trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by jockey Mike Smith, secured Baffert’s 12th win in the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) on September 6, marking the first time Smith and Baffert teamed up for this victory. Despite being the third...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 7, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Street Beast, owned by Midway Racing and ridden by Luan Machado, dominated the $1 million Global Tote Juvenile Mile at Kentucky Downs with a commanding seven-length victory. The 2-year-old colt, trained by Ben Colebrook, improved on his debut performance and covered...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 7, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Hong Kong is aiming to boost its tourism industry by promoting horse racing as a key attraction, according to Chief Executive Jon Lee. Speaking at the Sha Tin Racecourse season opener, Lee highlighted horse racing’s deep cultural roots and its potential to draw...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 7, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Chief Executive John Lee expressed his hope that the Tourism Board will continue collaborating with the Jockey Club to promote horse racing as a central element of Hong Kong’s travel offerings. Speaking at Sha Tin Racecourse during the start of the racing season, Lee...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 6, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Trainer Bob Baffert leads the charge at Del Mar’s closing day with his highly regarded 2-year-old Brant, purchased for $3 million and stepping up in distance for the G1 Del Mar Futurity. Baffert has four of the six entrants in the race, including undefeated Desert...
by HorseMinute.com | Sep 6, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Jeff Lifson, formerly of West Point Thoroughbreds and a longtime figure in horse racing, has launched a new racing partnership called U Racing Stables with his wife, Stephanie Collins. The partnership recently purchased nine 2-year-olds at auction, including their...
