Blood-Horse

BH Daily Letters to the Editor, May 29 Issue

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

The Inglis Digital USA May Sale closed May 28 with a pair of six-figure fillies with close relations to the top two finishers in this year's Kentucky Oaks (G1) leading the way.

2004 Canadian Horse of the Year Soaring Free died the morning of May 28 at Sam-Son Farm's Ocala, Fla., farm due to complications of old age. He was 26.

There were late fireworks on the final day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale May 28 when Yulong acquired Call Di and Aristia for a combined AU$3.55 million.

A stakes winner from one mile to 1 1/2 miles, on turf and synthetic, and with more than $2.1 million in earnings, there isn't too much Get Smokin hasn't accomplished in his six seasons at the track.

Woodbine is joining the racing community in mourning the passing of longtime trainer, breeder, and owner Paul Buttigieg, a respected and accomplished figure in Canadian horse racing.

Aidan O'Brien believes the best is yet to come from Camille Pissarro , who is set to spearhead a strong Ballydoyle duo in the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, G1) June 1 at Chantilly Racecourse.

Due to anticipated wet weather, the Penn Mile Stakes (G3T) and three other scheduled turf races, which were carded for May 30 at Penn National Race Course, have been postponed three weeks until June 20.

Undefeated in two career starts, Lennilu has given trainer Patrick Biancone confidence that the 2-year-old filly is ready to take on Royal Ascot.

Races from "Stephen Foster Preview Day" May 31 at Churchill will be shown live on FanDuel TV.

The Triple Bend Stakes (G3) descended in grade and value this year, but the latest renewal of the seven-furlong sprint May 31 at Santa Anita Park still lured several notable but sparsely raced runners.