Irap faces test in Indiana Derby

Favorite Arrogate drew away to win by 4 3/4 lengths in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Shaman Ghost was second, Neolithic third, and Horse of the Year California Chrome faded to 9th in his final start. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

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Some of the world’s most valuable thoroughbred stallions have been placed in quarantine after a suspected outbreak of equine influenza, threatening this year’s lucrative Australian breeding season. The racehorses, which shuttle between Britain and Australia for the northern and southern seasons, are among 52 in New South Wales and 27 in the state of Victoria placed under 30-day quarantine by…

Criminologist got the first stakes win of her career when she won the $80,000 Perfect Sting Stakes on Wednesday at Saratoga Race Course. Ridden by Edgar Prado, the 4-year-old daughter of Maria’s Mon ran the 1 1-8 miles on the turf in 1:45.61 to set a course record, paying $11, $4.90, and $3.20 to win.