06/03/2025. SAH Racing: Legendary Trevor Denman Retires… // Dubawi’s Audubon Park Remains Perfect After Rose de Mai Test, Will Target Prix de Diane… by TDN
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Legendary Trevor Denman Retires
Trevor Denman, one of horse racing’s most iconic voices, has officially announced his retirement after 40 years as the race caller at Del Mar. Denman, 72, revolutionized race calling in the United States with his vivid storytelling and ability to predict unfolding events mid-race. His successor at the seaside track will be veteran announcer Larry Collmus, best known as the voice of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup for NBC Sports.
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Fortune back with his first winner
Andrew Fortune rolled back the years with a trademark hands-and-heels ride at the Vaal today, guiding Var Park to victory in a sprint handicap. It was vintage Fortune—mild urgings, perfect positioning, and a confident finish that did all the talking.
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Why Breeding the Next Beach Bomb Will Be a Rare Sight
It was a special night for South African racing fans as Beach Bomb defied expectations at Gulfstream Park over the weekend, going gate to wire in a style completely opposite to her usual running tactics under the masterful ride of Luis Saez.
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Would the Champ Come back for Saudi Cup revenge?
Romantic Warrior Could Return for Another Saudi Cup Challenge
Danny Shum Keeps Options Open for Hong Kong Star
Romantic Warrior’s thrilling near-miss in The Saudi Cup last weekend may not be his final appearance in Riyadh, as trainer Danny Shum remains open to another attempt at the world’s richest race.
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Legendary Racecaller Trevor Denman Announces Retirement
After 40 years on the mic, predominantly at Santa Anita and Del Mar, but also for a time as the voice of the Breeders’ Cup and Triple Crown races, track announcer Trevor Denman has announced… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
Dubawi’s Audubon Park Remains Perfect After Rose de Mai Test, Will Target Prix de Diane
Craig Bernick’s Audubon Park (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}–Right Hand {GB}, by Lope De Vega {Ire}) delivered a stunning late burst to notch a four-length debut score going 9 1/2 furlongs atop Chantilly’s synthetic surface last month… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]
In TDN America:.
- Saturday’s scintillating GI Santa Anita Handicap winner Locked (Gun Runner) will stand at Gainesway upon his retirement from racing.
- Taylor Made has introduced the partnership model to breeding. Mark Taylor shares more with Sue Finley.
- Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro) gets the nod for top spot in an East-West battle in TDN’s Kentucky Oaks Top 10, presented by Fasig-Tipton.
In TDN Europe:
- Adam Houghton’s Winter Watch column takes a closer look at the recent action on Chantilly’s Polytrack, which resulted in a ’TDN Rising Star’ being crowned.
- Group 1 winner Puchkine (Fr) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) had his first five mares scanned in foal.
- In the new TDN Conversations Podcast sponsored by Saracen Horse Feeds, Emma Berry chats with Emma Balding of Kingsclere on her breeding operation.
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by TDN