Frank Angst

1 week ago | americasbestracing.net | Frank Angst

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is less than three weeks away and the group of 3-year-olds preparing for this year’s classics appears to be especially promising, but we pause our Triple Crown coverage a bit to note that this year’s impressive batch of older dirt horses in training offers racing a terrific chance to market its stars.

1 week ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

The Kentucky Derby (G1) is less than three weeks away and the group of 3-year-olds preparing for this year's classics appears to be especially promising, but we pause our Triple Crown coverage a bit to note that this year's impressive batch of older dirt horses in training offers racing a terrific chance to market its stars. One of the biggest draws to racing is connecting with a horse, but too often, the pull toward the breeding side makes it a challenge to keep standout runners in training.

2 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

After winning a prep race for the Dubai Gold Cup (G2T) in February, Godolphin's Dubai Future secured the big prize April 5 at Meydan Racecourse when he rallied from the back half of the field to secure a two-length victory in the $1 million marathon. A different Godolphin runner, Trawlerman , led throughout most of the race-setting a slow pace under William Buick as he looked to improve on last year's third-place finish in this 3,200-meter (about two-mile) test for 4-year-olds and older.

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

After seeing her unbeaten streak come to an end in the Honeybee Stakes (G3), last year's Demoiselle Stakes (G2) winner will try to return to her winning ways in the rescheduled Ashland Stakes (G1) April 7 at .

3 weeks ago | bloodhorse.com | Frank Angst

After delivering a memorable runner-up performance in his first try on dirt, 10-time grade/group 1 winner Romantic Warrior will return to grass racing when he starts in the $5 million Dubai Turf (G1T) April 5 at Meydan Racecourse. The Dubai Turf is one of four grass races planned for Saturday's Dubai World Cup (G1) card. In his previous start owner Peter Lau Pak Fai and trainer Danny Shum asked Romantic Warrior to try something new by entering him in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1).