At first glance, the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) looks like a two-horse contest between Always a Runner and Measure. After a second, third, and fourth glance … it still looks like a showdown between those two. They are the classiest fillies in the field, and class usually shows in the end. Th...
As usual, European runners are all set to hit the turf at Belmont Park on Saturday (July 8) in a pair of lucrative Grade 1 stakes – the $750,000 Belmont Derby Invitational and the $500,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational. The Belmont Derby for 3-year-olds includes Ireland-bred The Foxes, and Great Brita...
The past two months have not gone well for Saffie Joseph, Jr., the Florida-based trainer looking forward to getting back to the winner’s circle this weekend. On May 4, two days before Lord Miles would have been Joseph’s first starter in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the trainer was suspended indefini...
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby (G1), set off fireworks in the thoroughbred racing industry on Monday (July 3) by extending six-time Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension for another year. The unexpected announcement came in a release by Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), whi...
After an unusual delay before the start caused by Smile Happy, favorite West Will Power delivered a perfect performance for a half-length victory over Rattle N Roll in the $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) on Saturday at Ellis Park. With temperatures in the 90s at the little track in Henderson, Kentuck...
Fort Bragg nosed out Saudi Crown in an exciting stretch-long duel and won the $200,000 Dwyer (G3) for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert on Saturday (July 1) at Belmont Park. Sent off as the 7-10 favorite in a small field of six, Fort Bragg ($3.40) gave Baffert his third victory in the Dwyer. His [&he...
A trio of Fleur de Lis (G2) winners have gone on to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) in the same year, and trainer Brad Cox hopes A Mo Reay will be the fourth. The 4-year-old filly is the 8-5 favorite in Saturday’s $400,000 Fleur de Lis, which drew a field of eight fillies […]...
Set Piece may be the odds-on favorite to win the $400,000 Wise Dan Stakes (G2) for the second time, but don’t count out 20-1 longshot Tut’s Revenge in any multiple wagers in Saturday’s race at Ellis Park. The 7-year-old chestnut gelding is 0-for-his-last-11 starts. He’ll be racing for the 47...
Ellis Park, the little racetrack aka the ‘Pea Patch,’ is gearing up for the biggest day in its 101-year-old history. On Saturday (July 1), the track in Henderson, Kentucky, will host the $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1), and a pair of Grade 2s, the $400,000 Fleur de Lis and the $400,000 Wis...
By US Racing Team On the day before big racing cards at Belmont Park, Ellis Park, and Woodbine, the weather – and poor air quality – could be a major factor in betting strategy. And that’s if the races are run at all. On Friday, Belmont in Elmont, New York, Woodbine Racetrack in Ontario, Canad...
By US Racing Team Earlier this month, Fort Bragg (North Carolina) became Fort Liberty in a move to rename military bases that bear the name of Confederate leaders. So far, Fort Bragg the racehorse is still Fort Bragg the racehorse and he’s ready to run in the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3) at Belmont ...
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