Sonata Stable News Today

It just makes you understand that you don’t know what’s around the corner, both from a physical health standpoint, and a business standpoint.

Arzak kicked into high gear in the stretch, benefiting from a fast pace, to win Saturday's Grade 2 Woodford Stakes at Keeneland.

Trainer Michael Trombetta said Woodford winner Arzak is under consideration for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) Nov. 4 at Santa Anita.

Jesus’ Team could be expected to step up his game in his second start off a 15-month layoff in Thursday’s Race 8 feature at Gulfstream Park

After undergoing surgery to repair a small chip in his left front ankle following a subpar showing in the Alydar Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 6, 2021, Jesus’ Team was afflicted with a nasty case of Salmonella, a bacterial infection from which he recovered, only to subsequently develop laminitis in his two front feet.

"Empire Showcase Day reflects the quality, popularity and continued growth of the New York-bred program,” said Najja Thompson

Saturday’s Rainbow 6 sequence will span Races 6-11, featuring the $100,000 Gil Campbell Memorial in Race 7, the $400,000 My Dear Girl in Race 8 and the $400,000 In Reality in Race 10.

The boutique race meets of the summer will officially be over after this weekend's action: Saratoga's final day was Monday, and Del Mar's final day will be this coming Sunday.

The $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) and $1 million FanDuel Turf Sprint (G2) headline NBC Sports’ Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series coverage this Saturday at Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Ky., live on CNBC at 5 p.m. ET.

Arzak made it 3-for-3 at Woodbine Sunday after leading at every point of call to capture the $151,200 Jacques Cartier Stakes (G3) for older runners.