Racing Roundtable: Future is bright for Shred the Gnar, Fionn

Wed Nov 19 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and guest Nick Tammaro opine on the futures of Jockey Club Oaks (G3) victress Fionn and Chilukki (G3) romper Shred the Gnar. They also discuss other standout performances and racing news from the weekend.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smoovin Saturday wins debut

Mon Nov 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer Michael McCarthy nearly nabbed his first Kentucky Derby (G1) win in 2025, saddling Journalism to finish second as the favorite.
Japan: Longshot to note in Kyoto’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Fri Nov 14 2025Kellie Reilly

Japan’s lucrative Autumn International series kicks off with the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) at Kyoto late Saturday night (1:40 a.m. ET).
International Horse Profile: Switch in Love

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Sold for $1.2 million as a foal at the JHRA Select Sale, Switch in Love is out of the Galileo mare Switch in Time.
International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

A Juddmonte homebred, Pacific Mission, was produced by the multiple Group 3-winning Big Break.
International Horse Profile: Queen of Hawaii

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Out of a full sister to 2018 Juvenile Turf star Line of Duty, Queen of Hawaii is a fascinating classic prospect for Joseph O’Brien.
International Horse Profile: Balantina

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Balantina, therefore, has a pedigree case for improving on the step-up in the trip stateside. But will it happen as soon as Future Stars Friday?
International Horse Profile: Precise

Wed Nov 12 2025Kellie Reilly

Bred by the O’Brien family’s Whisperview Trading, Precise is by the brilliant Australian Starspangledbanner and out of a Galileo mare. Her dam is a full sister to multiple stakes victor Kingfisher, who placed in the Irish Derby (G1) and the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Racing Roundtable: Disco Time, Older Dirt Male division

Tue Nov 11 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson debates Disco Time's future in the older dirt male division, who should win 2025 older dirt male honors, and the controversial results of past Eclipse Awards.
International Horse Profile: Aspect Island

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Aspect Island hasn’t been operating at the same level yet, but he exits his best effort so far, and he’s bred for success in the sprint division.
International Horse Profile: Military Code

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is batting a thousand in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, winning with his lone starter, Mischief Magic (2022).
International Horse Profile: Havana Anna

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Runner-up to the elder O’Brien’s vaunted True Love in the six-furlong Cheveley Park (G1) last out, Havana Anna is a five-furlong specialist who should be in her element at Del Mar.
International Horse Profile: Mission Central

Mon Nov 10 2025Kellie Reilly

Aidan O'Brien’s third runner, Mission Central, another by No Nay Never, was precocious enough to start out in April. The even-money favorite in his unveiling on the Dundalk Polytrack, he got experience going around a left-handed turn.