Tamara demolishes Del Mar Debutante for dam Beholder
The Del Mar Debutante (G1) just eluded Hall of Famer Beholder during her 2012 juvenile campaign, but now she can boast of her daughter Tamara’s stunning victory in Saturday’s $303,500 renewal. […]
Articles by Kellie Reilly
Auguste Rodin books BC Turf spot in Irish Champion rebound; Tahiyra lands WAYI Matron
On Saturday’s Irish Champions Festival kickoff, classic-winning sophomores Auguste Rodin and Tahiyra raced into the Breeders’ Cup picture by defeating older horses in a pair of “Win and You’re In” contests. […]
Anglophile, Freydis the Red score breakthroughs in Dueling Grounds Derby, Oaks
Improving from eye-catching thirds in preps at Ellis Park, Anglophile and Freydis the Red both scored new career highs at Kentucky Downs on Sunday. […]
Brightwork fends off Ways and Means to stay unbeaten in Spinaway
The battle-hardened class of Brightwork prevailed over the flashy potential of Ways and Means in Sunday’s Spinaway (G1) at Saratoga, extending her record to a perfect 4-for-4. […]
Arabian Knight repels every challenge in BC WAYI Pacific Classic
Zedan Racing Stables’ Arabian Knight was sidelined through Triple Crown season, but the highly regarded three-year-old emerged as a Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) contender with a determined front-running decision in Saturday’s “Win and You’re In” Pacific Classic (G1). […]
Ancient Rome invades to conquer Mint Millions
British shipper Ancient Rome returned to his native place to plunder the $1,994,285 Mint Millions (G3), one of a trio of richly endowed stakes at Kentucky Downs on Saturday. […]
Carl Spackler aces Saranac
Exciting turf sophomore Carl Spackler outclassed the field in Friday’s Saranac (G3) as a 1-4 favorite should, cruising to a 3 1/2-length victory at Saratoga. […]
Conclude, Maltese Falcon meet in Del Mar Derby
Sunday’s Del Mar Derby (G2) offers a showdown between the winners of the seaside track’s stepping-stone stakes, Oceanside S. hero Conclude and La Jolla H. (G3) victor Maltese Falcon. […]
Ways and Means takes on Brightwork in Spinaway
Spectacular debut winner Ways and Means will take her first meaningful class test in Sunday’s Spinaway (G1) at Saratoga, where undefeated Adirondack (G3) heroine Brightwork brings a lengthier resume. […]
Gala Brand outkicks the boys in With Anticipation
Astute anticipation of the Saratoga weather set the stage for Gala Brand to beat the boys in Thursday’s $175,000 With Anticipation (G3). […]