Woodward Runner-Up Mubtaahij Heads for Jockey Club Gold Cup

Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand NYRA Press Release: Returning to Belmont following his best career finish from four starts in North America, Grade 1 Woodward runner-up Mubtaahij will be pointed towards the Jockey Club Gold Cup, said Joe Lee, assistant to trainer … Continued

Effinex, Shaman Ghost Confirmed for Jockey Club Gold Cup

NYRA Press Release: Tri-Bone Stable’s multiple graded stakes winner Effinex emerged from his bullet work Saturday morning in good order and will target the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup on October 8 at Belmont Park, confirmed trainer Jimmy … Continued

Sam F. Davis Replaces Grey Stakes in ‘Road to the Kentucky Derby’ Series

Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: The 38th running of the Sam F. Davis Stakes (Grade III) at Tampa Bay Downs will replace Canada’s Grey Stakes (GIII) on the list of 35-select races that comprise the 2016-17 “Road to the Kentucky … Continued

Churchill Downs, JRA Partner to Create ‘Japan Road to the the Kentucky Derby’

Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: Fresh off Japanese-based Lani’s run in this year’s Triple Crown that culminated with a third-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) has partnered with the Japan Racing Association (“JRA”) to create a series of … Continued