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by Bill Finley and J.N. Campbell After failing to come to an agreement over a proposed movie project, Eric Reed informed owner Rick Dawson via text Thursday morning that he has resigned as the trainer of 2022 GI Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike (Keen Ice). Reed said he did so after Dawson gave him an ultimatum, telling him that if he didn't drop the movie project, he would move the horse to another trainer. "I have to do what's best for my family," Reed said. "Ultimatums never work. It's a...

GSW Princess Yaiza (Ire) (Casamento {Ire}) could make an appearance in Saudi Arabia next month after returning to Gavin Cromwell's yard. The Highland Yard, LLC runner enjoyed an excellent campaign in 2018, running some fine races in defeat before claiming Group 2 honours in the Prix de Royallieu at ParisLongchamp on Arc weekend. Her ninth place in the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf was due to be her final outing for Irish-based Cromwell, with her American owners opting to keep her in the US with leading trainer Christophe...