Trainer Bob Baffert’s impact on the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park was clear after his debut winner Cornucopian was made the 7-5 morning-line favorite in a field that includes Coal Battle, already a winner of three Kentucky Derby (G1) point qualifiers. Baffert won the Arkansas De...
Not many horses win a race then has it renamed in their honor a few years later. But there are not many horses like Cigar, who won 16 races in a row, went 10-for-10 in 1995, and was a two-time Horse of the Year. 2024 Cigar Mile: Grade 1 Talent in a Grade 2 Race […]...
The 2025 racing schedule in New York released this week adds another new twist as the renovation of Belmont Park continues: Not only will the $2 million Belmont Stakes be run at Saratoga Race Course again (June 7), the Fourth of July Racing Festival is being moved upstate as well. Who can argue agai...
The Cigar Mile Handicap is named for two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, the winner of 16 consecutive races from 1994-1996. The race was called the NYRA Mile Handicap from 1988-1996 and renamed the Cigar Mile Handicap in 1997. This story was initially published by usracing.com in 2019. The 35th runnin...
The Cigar Mile Handicap is named for two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, the winner of 16 consecutive races from 1994-1996. The race was called the NYRA Mile Handicap from 1988-1996 and renamed the Cigar Mile Handicap in 1997. This story was initially published by usracing.com in 2019. The 35th runnin...
A quick trip to Del Mar on closing day where the “Turf Meets the Surf,” turned out to be quite a wise move by John Velazquez. East Coast shipper snags Del Mar's closing day feature The Hall of Fame rider won both graded stakes on Sunday, first guiding 9-10 favorite Clock Tower to victory in [&he...
First Resort found Churchill Downs to his liking, took charge entering the stretch and won the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) on Saturday. Ridden by Luis Saez, the 2-year-old Uncle Mo colt drove clear through the stretch and topped rallying favorite Jonathan’s Way by 2 ¼ lengths. Good ...
It’s been a dream season at Churchill Downs for Kenny McPeek. McPeek capped off a historic run at his home base track in Louisville, Kentucky, when Rattle N Roll outdueled Most Wanted and won the $600,000 Clark Stakes (G2) on Friday (Nov. 29). Barnes wins in debut as Baffert returns (Nov. 27) The ...
It’s a long way to the first weekend in May at Churchill Downs, but it’s already time for 2-year-old colts and fillies to take their first steps on the road to the marquee events of spring. Saturday’s card in Louisville features two Grade 2 races for juveniles, the $400,000 Golden Rod Stakes f...
Del Mar closes out the meet with the annual “Turf Festival,” a weekend full of important grass stakes that attract horses from all over the country. It’s already been quite a fall for the track known for the slogan “Where the Turf Meets the Surf.” Del Mar is still basking in the afterg...
On Black Friday, America goes shopping with a vengeance. In Louisville, thousands will avoid mall madness at Churchill Downs, where the highlight of a 12-race card is the $600,000 Clark Stakes (G2). Churchill’s Thanksgiving weekend racing is always outstanding, and the Clark is the centerpiece of ...
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