BRIS Illinois Speed By Circuit August 7-13
Top Winning Speed Ratings (8/7-8/13) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed Gold Hawk 6G 1 1/16m (ft) AP 8/10 97 Atlantic Gulch 3F 1 1/16m (ft) AP 8/11 71 Top […]
Beach Patrol
Oscar Performance, Beach Patrol could get Joe Hirsch showdown
For anyone wondering out loud – as I did – whether Saturday’s Secretariat (G1) hero Oscar Performance might have won the Arlington Million (G1), we may get the chance to see him tackle Million victor […]
Surf’s up in the Arlington Million as Beach Patrol wins Breeders’ Cup Turf berth
Not only did Sol Kumin win the Beverly D-Arlington Million (G1) double with Dacita and Beach Patrol, respectively, but the co-owner of both those Chad Brown-trained horses saved a bunch of money on Breeders’ Cup […]
Deauville, Mekhtaal bring formidable international influence to 13-horse Arlington Million
One of four overseas invaders, Deauville has been installed as the 7-2 morning line favorite among 13 horses in Saturday’s 35th running of the Arlington Million (G1). The Irish-based colt is trained by Aidan O’Brien, […]
Bigger Picture up in course-record time in United Nations
With 7-5 favorite Beach Patrol and 5-2 second choice Itsinthepost indulging in a match race early, the two market leaders turned Saturday’s $300,000 United Nations (G1) into a perfect set-up for a closer. The 10-1 […]
Beach Patrol looks like the one to catch in United Nations
Following a string of four straight runner-up finishes, Beach Patrol switched to stalking tactics in the June 10 Manhattan (G1) at Belmont Park and wound up off the board, beaten 1 ¼ lengths in fourth. […]
World Approval looks to give Casse barn a Belmont Day boost in Manhattan
After the disappointment of having to withdraw Classic Empire from Saturday’s Belmont S. (G1), trainer Mark Casse is hoping not to leave New York this weekend empty handed. He’ll have a big shot in the […]
Divisidero nabs Beach Patrol to repeat in Woodford Reserve Turf Classic
Gunpowder Farms’ Divisidero joined the great Wise Dan (2013-14) and Einstein (2008-09) as a repeat winner of the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. In fact, […]
Woodford Reserve Turf Classic rematch among Derby undercard highlights
As is customary, the undercard preceding Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) has proven to be a sterling one. Here’s a quick glance at the six graded stakes that serve as appetizers leading up to the Run […]
Almanaar stars in Gulfstream Park Turf
Trainer Chad Brown, fresh off receiving his first Eclipse Award, wasted no time in landing the year’s first Grade 1 turf event courtesy of Almanaar in Saturday’s $350,000 Gulfstream Park Turf (G1). Brown would have […]