Four points to ponder: 2021 Rebel Stakes
The shorthand storyline for Saturday’s $1 million Rebel S. (G2) is Bob Baffert versus Brad Cox. Will Hall of Famer Baffert extend his record grip on the Oaklawn Park feature, or will Cox continue his […]
Articles by Kellie Reilly
Prevalence set for major Kentucky Derby prep after acing Gulfstream allowance
Kentucky Derby (G1) fans had to wait an extra couple of weeks to see Prevalence follow up on his smashing debut win at Gulfstream Park, but the Godolphin homebred advanced on the trail with an […]
Micheline works out trip in Hillsborough
Both of Tampa Bay’s graded turf stakes on Saturday went to fillies coming out of key races in their divisions. Micheline, last seen finishing third in Keeneland’s Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1), made a […]
Salute the Soldier boosts Dubai World Cup credentials in Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3
Three weeks ahead of the Mar. 27 Dubai World Cup extravaganza, Meydan staged its series of final course-and-distance preps on “Super Saturday.” The four dirt events showcased veterans of the Carnival scene as well as […]
Lord Glitters gets up late in Jebel Hatta
Godolphin captured two of three turf stakes on “Super Saturday” at Meydan. It took a top effort from a bona fide Group 1 European in Lord Glitters to prevent an all-blue sweep of the course-and-distance […]
Monomoy Girl extends winning streak in Bayakoa comeback
Two-time Eclipse Award champion Monomoy Girl performed up to her resume with a straightforward comeback victory in Sunday’s $250,000 Bayakoa S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park. Stalking the pace out wide on the sloppy track, the […]
Wholebodemeister shocks at 52-1, Vequist ninth in Davona Dale
Bettors looking to beat returning champion Vequist in Saturday’s $200,000 Davona Dale S. (G2) had the right idea, but the logical alternatives disappointed, and it was the 52-1 Wholebodemeister who scored a breakout victory at […]
Con Lima awarded Herecomesthebride; Annex up in time in Palm Beach
Both of Gulfstream Park’s turf stakes for three-year-olds Saturday went to Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners runners campaigned in partnership. While Con Lima was handed the $100,000 Herecomesthebride S. (G3) upon the disqualification of another Eclipse colorbearer, […]
Gretzky the Great reverts to Tapeta in Battaglia; Casse has trio in Cincinnati Trophy
Turfway Park’s $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial S. and $65,000 Cincinnati Trophy were added as points races, respectively, on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, and both proved popular by attracting overflow fields of […]
Cafe Pharoah captures Breeders’ Cup WAYI February Stakes
The top performer on last year’s Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, Cafe Pharoah earned another gilt-edged U.S. invitation – this time for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) – by landing the “Win and You’re […]