Intraday News Archive

The Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale concluded Thursday on a high note and continued demand for Fastnet Rock fillies. ... Untapable (Tapit) will be out for revenge in Friday's GI Apple Blossom H. as last year's champion sophomore filly looks to turn the tables on GIII Azeri S. winner Gold Medal Dancer (Medaglia d'Oro). ... Michael Dickinson pens a letter to the industry in support of the Water Hay Oats Alliance and an end to raceday medications in the U.S. ... Plus another TDN RISING STAR for the late Street...

Kelsey Riley reports from the second session of the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, where Arrowfield's Snitzel (Aus) (Redoute's Choice {Aus}) was responsible for the top two lots... Champion American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile) drew post six in a field of eight for Saturday's GI Arkansas Derby, and looms an imposing presence at 1-2 on the morning line... Steve Sherack catches up with Jack Wolf of Starlight Racing, which could have another 2015 Classic contender in the form of Keeneland allowance romper Two Weeks Off (Harlan's Holiday)... All that and more...

The Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale got off to a strong start Tuesday with gains in both median and average, and a topper that brought A$1.6 million...In other Australian news, B. Wayne Hughes's Spendthrift Farm has purchased Yallambee Stud to be the base of its Australian venture...Also, columnist Bill Oppenheim lists his 'elite eight' for the GI Kentucky Derby and his top four for the GI Kentucky Oaks...All that and more in today's TDN.

Kermadec (NZ) (Teofilo {NZ}) punched his ticket to the GI Breeders' Cup Mile with a win in the G1 Doncaster Mile, while Chautauqua (Aus) (Encosta de Lago {Aus}) gained a spot in the starting gate for the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint with a victory in the G1 T J Smith...Andrew Caulfield studies the lineage of unbeaten GI Santa Anita Derby winner Dortmund (Big Brown)...Plus, Emma Berry pens her Tales from the Heath column about Richard Farquhar, who began the Walking The Courses charity. All that and much, much more...

Kelsey Riley previews the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, which kicks off Tuesday, and profiles vendor Kia Ora Stud... Saturday was a big day for GI Kentucky Derby preps--find out how some of the major players came out of their races, and what they'll be doing from now until the first Saturday in May... Plus Longchamp plays host to a pair of Group races Monday, highlighted by appearances from Al Kazeem (GB) (Dubai {Ire}) and Epicuris (GB) (Rail Link {GB}). All that and much more in today's TDN!

Stakes action was fast and furious across the country Saturday and we recap all the results, plus Bill Finley asks, 'Can anyone other than Bob Baffert or Todd Pletcher win this year's GI Kentucky Derby?' ... GIII Spiral S. winner Dubai Sky (Candy Ride {Arg}) is knocked off the Triple Crown trail after suffering a condylar fracture during a gallop at Churchill Saturday. ... And the rescheduled Championships Day 1 will feature four Group 1 events--two of which are Win and You're In events for the Breeders' Cup. ... All...

NYRA'S '98 STAKES SCHEDULE RELEASED

LIL'S LAD COMES UP BIG IN FOUNTAIN OFYOUTH

$1 MILLION GOLD CUP HEADS HOLLYWOODSTAKES SCHEDULE

FASIG-TIPTON CALl[)EROPENS TODAY

FASIG-TIPTON KENTUCKY WINTER MIXEDSALE RESCHEDULED