Equestrian News and Events

Asmussen Earns Top Trainer Bonus for Preakness Weekend

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Steve Asmussen started horses in eight different stakes over the May 15-16 weekend at Laurel Park, including Chip Honcho, who finished third in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1). He earned a total of 39 points, just two more than Graham Motion.

Staying Stars Line Up in Prix Vicomtesse Vigier

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Al Riffa heads the official ratings for the May 21 Prix Vicomtesse Vigier (G1), although he has ground to make up on Fairy Glen and Caballo de Mar, the 1-2 finishers from the Dubai Gold Cup (G2) at Meydan Racecourse on World Cup night. 

Sultana, Ayra Stark Rematch in Keertana Stakes

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One week after male long-distance turf runners competed in the Louisville Stakes (G3T), their female counterparts vie on the Churchill Downs grass course May 23 in the 1 1/2-mile, $250,000 Keertana Stakes.

Daryz Headlines Renamed Prix d'Ispahan

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In the May 21 Prix Aga Khan IV (G1)—formerly the Prix d'Ispahan—there are three genuine middle-distance stars on show, all running over the about 1 3/16-mile trip, which will place a real accent on speed. 
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