Kyprios cruises to Goodwood Cup victory
Jockey Ryan Moore rides Kyprios to a comfortable victory at the Goodwood Cup as Aidan O'Brien's six-year-old wins the race for a second time.
Month: July 2024
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage July 31-Aug. 4
The upcoming week in North American horse racing promises plenty of excitement, with graded stakes scheduled at Saratoga Race Course each day from Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the induction of a fine 2024 class to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 2, and the pièce de résistance, the $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes, set for Saturday, Aug. 3.
Dominant at Del Mar: Bill Shoemaker’s Greatest Summer
On opening day of the 1954 Del Mar meet, a young rider named Bill Shoemaker was less than a month from turning 23 years old. Though still in the early chapter of what would become a storied career, the native Texan found himself the engineer of the most dominant run by any jockey that had ever competed at the seaside track.
Road to the 2024 Breeders’ Cup: Sneak Peek at Whitney, Clement Hirsch, and Other Stakes
The first weekend of August hosts two important races that are part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series. At Saratoga, the 97th running of the Whitney Stakes will go on Saturday, Aug. 3, and is a qualifier for the Nov.
