Frank Angst

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Editorial Director at The Blood-Horse

Frank Angst, BloodHorse editorial director

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Articles

Talented Trio Brings California Vibe to Belmont Stakes

3 weeks ago | americasbestracing.net | Frank Angst

The challenges for California racing have been well documented as the state attempts to offer strong purses and maintain field size while competing for horses with states that receive purse funding from added gaming. This year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets serves as the latest reminder that those California issues do not include the quality of runners on the track. Top horses most assuredly are still being trained in California, especially when it comes to classic-type dirt horses.
'The expectation has been high' - first stakes winner for Spendthrift Farm's freshman sire Yaupon

3 weeks ago | racingpost.com | Frank Angst

Spendthrift Farm's freshman sire Yaupon landed his first stakes winner on Thursday when Sassy C W blitzed four other fillies to post a three-length victory in the $145,500 Astoria Stakes at Saratoga. Making her stakes debut for owners Patricia's Hope and Carolyn Wilson, Sassy C W opened a two-length advantage through a quarter-mile in :21.92 and was never seriously threatened as she completed the extended five-furlong test for two-year-old fillies in 1:06.04.
Baeza’s Comfort Food, the Carrot Smoothie, Has Him Feeling Right at Home Ahead of the Belmont Stakes

3 weeks ago | americasbestracing.net | Frank Angst

Like a human’s comfort food when on the road, a healthy snack has helped Baeza feel right at home during his preparations for the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets June 7 at Saratoga Race Course. The only problem for his doting connections? Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve third-place finisher Baeza is quite specific about his snack — liquified carrots — and as a 3-year-old Thoroughbred in training he’s pretty hungry.
Far Bridge Looks to Continue Strong Run in Manhattan

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

With victories in four of his past five starts, including a clear victory in the Man o' War Stakes (G2T) May 10 at Aqueduct Racetrack, LSU Stables' will try to continue that good form June 7 at Saratoga Race Course in the $1 million Manhattan Stakes (G1T).
Unbeaten Kentucky Oaks Winner Good Cheer Aims for Acorn

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

Based on what the connections of Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner have seen in the weeks since the Godolphin homebred secured her seventh win in as many starts, rivals in the June 6 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course are going to have to beat her at her best.
Pair of Ohio Track Vets Receive 30-Day Suspensions

4 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

The enforcement arm for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has announced suspensions of a pair of Ohio veterinarians in resolving cases that date back to the fall of 2023. In a resolution posted May 30 to its website, the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit noted that Dr. Barbara Hippie and Dr. Margaret Smyth each will be suspended for three months in matters involving violations of rules on possessing banned substances.
Five Weeks' Rest is Best for Belmont but Three Can Work

4 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

In terms of race spacing, should the sport get the Belmont Stakes (G1) showdown it's hoping for of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism , there are some positive trends for each horse that should bring a smile to the faces of their connections and backers.
Suddenly a Few Concerns for Soaring Gaming Industry

1 month ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

While the American Gaming Association reports a fourth straight year of record revenue, the gaming industry advocate also is pointing to a first quarter report that outlines a softer market and some concerns from industry executives that discretionary spending could decline. This is a big-picture study on gaming overall in the United States as opposed to a specific look at pari-mutuel gaming.
Small Fire at Saratoga Race Course Quickly Contained

1 month ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

A small fire May 27 at Saratoga Race Course was quickly contained and will not impact the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival dates that begin June 4. "At approximately 12:45 p.m. today, Saratoga Springs and Malta Ridge Fire Departments responded to a small fire in a kitchen area of the clubhouse at Saratoga Race Course," said the New York Racing Association in a statement. "Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed smoke emanating from the third-floor clubhouse windows.
Gala Gold Lands First Win for Freshman Sire Galawi

1 month ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

Maryland-based freshman sire quickly registered his first winner when his first starter, , won on debut May 25 at Energy Downs Racing. Racing for Stacey Budell, Gala Gold broke on top, quickly established a clear advantage, and drew off to a 14 1/4-length score in Sunday's four-furlong maiden special weight race for 2-year-olds. Sent off the 1-5 favorite for trainer Jon Zimmerman with Luis Valenzuela up, Gala Gold completed the half-mile test in :49.80 on a muddy track.