by HorseMinute.com | Apr 14, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Thorpedo Anna won the Grade I Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, adding to her impressive legacy with a 4 1/4 length victory. The reigning American Horse of the Year has now won 10 out of 12 starts, including the Kentucky Oaks and Breeders’ Cup Distaff....
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 13, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2025 Kentucky Derby is set for May 3, with Burnham Square and Journalism among the top contenders. Trainer Ian Wilkes is hopeful for a Derby win with Burnham Square, who has three wins in six starts. SportsLine’s expert Jody Demling has made successful...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 13, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Animal Rising has condemned the racing industry for its continued use of horses for entertainment and profit, particularly following the injuries and falls at the Scottish Grand National festival. Rose Patterson of Animal Rising criticized the industry for the...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 13, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Reigning horse of the year Thorpedo Anna won the Grade 1, $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap for older fillies and mares at Oaklawn with a 4 1/4-length triumph. The victory marked her sixth Grade 1 win and pushed her earnings past $4 million. Thorpedo Anna...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Carl Spackler made a triumphant return to racing with a record-setting victory in the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile. Owner Bob Edwards mentioned the possibility of running the 5-year-old in the $1 million Turf Classic at Churchill Downs. After considering retirement...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 12, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Last year’s Scottish Grand National winner Macdermott was one of two fatalities in the race, along with The Kniphand. The race was incident-packed with only eight finishers out of 23 runners. Jockey Harry Atkins was knocked unconscious and stood down, but all...
