Sunday Silence spent a lifetime in search of respect, on the track and in the breeding shed. In the end, he earned it. “He was very good,” said Shug McGaughey, a Hall of Fame trainer who handled arch-rival Easy Goer. “I ran against him four times and he beat us three times. And I ran a pretty good horse at him.”
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Always a Runner Shines in First Prime-Time Kentucky Oaks
For the connections who know her best, when Always a Runner moved into position for the stretch run of the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 1 at Churchill Downs, there could only be one possible outcome for a filly who always finds a way.
JANE MANGAN: Kennedy can seal title on champion Wodhooh but I’m looking to the youngsters for my bet of the day – and I’ve spotted a horse who is a handicap good thing
JANE chalked up four winners on Day 4: Wonderwall in the Hunters Chase at odds of 9/2 before Dinoblue (2/5), King Rasko Grey (8/13) and Lossiemouth (2/7)
Lossiemouth wins Champion Hurdle at Punchestown
Lossiemouth extends her unbeaten record at Punchestown by winning the Champion Hurdle by five lengths on Friday.