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Western Fold Wins American Grand National Steeplechase at Far Hills
Last year's winner of the Grade 1 American Grand National Hurdle Stakes, Zanahiyr, didn't repeat in the $300,000 race Oct. 17 at Far Hills, but trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Jack Kennedy did.
Loughnane, 20, becomes youngest champion jockey since 1923
Billy Loughnane becomes the youngest rider in over a century to be crowned Britain's champion jockey as he collects his trophy at Ascot.
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Oct. 18 at Keeneland
Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.