by HorseMinute.com | Jan 27, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Trainer Kenny McPeek described the anticipation for Rattle N Roll’s first start since the Clark Stakes as intense, comparing it to sitting on a keg of dynamite. Finally, on Jan. 25, Rattle N Roll competed in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup and won...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 27, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
The $20 million Saudi Cup is a premier goal of early season racing, with contenders coming from various corners of the globe. White Abarrio won the Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park, but plans for the Saudi Cup are still undecided. In Dubai, Romantic...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 27, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Murray’s Brian Edwards correctly predicted that Thorpedo Anna would win Horse of the Year after her Breeders’ Cup Distaff victory. Edwards, along with his father Mark, were part of the team that saw Anna receive the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year....
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 26, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Sierra Leone, the Eclipse Award winner as the 2024 champion 3-year-old male, continued preparing for his 4-year-old debut by breezing a half-mile in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park in Florida. Trained by Chad Brown, Sierra Leone may race in the Grade 1, $20 million Saudi...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 26, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
Elite thoroughbreds are gearing up for championship races with impressive training performances. Arms Rain, trained by Kamimura, showcased speed, while Don Frankie, trained by Saito, showed improved physical condition. Kurojishijo, trained by Okada, displayed...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 25, 2025 | Horse Racing Industry
White Abarrio won the Grade 1, $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park with a stakes-record 6 1/4-length victory, completing the race in 1:48.05. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. secured his third victory in the race, while trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. earned...
