Take Charge Star (Ire) Crosses First in the Franklin-Simpson at Kentucky Downs

Take Charge Star (Ire) won the Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky Downs during the 2026 meet, another graded stakes result at the Franklin, Kentucky course to fall to a European-based horse. The win keeps intact a run of graded stakes success for Team Europe at Kentucky Downs that has held for several years running, according to Thoroughbred Daily News. For a track that draws its graded fields from both sides of the Atlantic, it was one more trip to the winner's circle for the visiting colors.

With reporting from Thoroughbred Daily News.