A major contender is out of Saturday's $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar, as the morning-line favorite, Nysos, has been scratched due to a foot injury. Trainer Bob Baffert confirmed the issue to the Daily Racing Form's Brad Free. The 4-year-old Nyquist colt, a multiple graded stakes winner,...
Key Takeaways The $1 million Pacific Classic, a "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classic, returns to Del Mar on Saturday, August 30th. As one of the most prestigious races of the summer, the Pacific Classic consistently draws some of the very best older horses and 3-year-olds in t...
Key Takeaways The $2 million Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint, a "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, returns to Kentucky Downs on Saturday, August 30. As one of the most lucrative turf sprints of the year, this 6-furlong Grade 2 contest on the one-of-a-kind Franklin, Kentucky,...
Agave Racing, Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables & Marsha Naify’s Gold Phoenix seeks an unprecedented fourth consecutive victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Handicap (G2). The 1 3/8-mile turf test is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win & You’re In” event for the Breed...
It's not Always About the Horses Del Mar is about to explode with the kind of drama Hollywood can only dream of. The stage is set for the Pacific Classic, a race that promises not just a battle of equine titans but a clash of two of the most polarizing and potent trainers in the […]...
The 2025 Pacific Classic Stakes is here, and all eyes are on the superstar three-year-old, Journalism. US Racing handicappers can tell you that this weekend's race is shaping up to be a can't-miss event. The $1 million Grade 1 contest, a key "Win and You're In" qualifier for the Breeders' Cup Classi...
Let’s just say the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Sunday at Saratoga Race Course is stacked with stars. On the final weekend of the summer season at the Spa, betting on the 1 ¼-mile Jockey Club Gold Cup will take a bit more knowledge than simply being a savvy handicapper. The field [&hel...
Yes, the beloved Saratoga meeting is ending, always a downer for dedicated horseplayers. But do not despair, my fellow parimutuel warriors, because Kentucky Downs is coming to your rescue and usracing.com is on your side. High-stakes action is the attraction at the country track once known as Duel...
This year, the 10-furlong Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar will be contested for the 35th time and is once again a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” event for the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), set to be held this year over this same track in just two months. In 2003 Pleas...
The Kentucky Downs race meet stands as a premier event on the North American horse racing calendar. The US Racing experts can tell you that few places offer a combination of world-class racing, massive purses, and a genuinely unique atmosphere like Kentucky Downs. The 2025 meet promises to be the mo...
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