Charlatan, Knicks Go arrive for Saudi Cup
Ten days ahead of their clash in the $20 million Saudi Cup, Grade 1 stars Charlatan and Knicks Go arrived in Riyadh Wednesday along with fellow American shippers set for the Feb. 20 festivities. Tacitus, […]
Channel Maker
Authentic honored as 2020 Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards
Like so much of life amid a still-raging pandemic, Thursday night’s Eclipse Awards ceremony went virtual, rather than congregate at a typical gala, to honor the champions of a COVID-affected racing season. In the context, […]
Eclipse Awards: Authentic, Improbable, Monomoy Girl named Horse of the Year finalists
The finalists for the 2020 Eclipse Awards were announced Saturday, including three standouts who are in the running for Horse of the Year: 3-year-old colt Authentic, older dirt male Improbable, and older dirt female Monomoy […]
Ranking Eclipse Award Winners: Turf Horse
In celebration of the 50th year of the Eclipse Awards, Brisnet staff and contributors have delved into the history of the past five decades of champions and come up with individual thoughts on the best, […]
Few championships up for debate after Breeders’ Cup decides most
Standout performances throughout Breeders’ Cup weekend at Keeneland ensured that there will be few equine Eclipse Award divisions open to serious discussion in the coming weeks. […]
Tarnawa hands Weld a Breeders’ Cup trophy at last in Turf
Legendary Irish trainer Dermot Weld filled one final lacuna on his extensive resume – a Breeders’ Cup victory – when Tarnawa roared from off the pace to capture the $3.68 million Turf (G1). The Aga […]
Channel Maker, Gufo, Fire At Will impress in Belmont Breeders’ Cup preps
The 6-year-old Canadian-bred gelding Channel Maker has long been a high-class turf performer, even winning a classic in his home country when claiming the 2017 Breeders’ Stakes. But the veteran campaigner has resurrected his career […]
Two imports add intrigue to Joe Hirsch Turf Classic; Breeders’ Cup spot on line in Belmont Derby
Although the winner of Saturday’s $250,000 Belmont Derby (G1) will receive an automatic bid to the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, the $250,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) earlier in the card […]
Sadler’s Joy takes third shot at Sword Dancer double
Disqualified from what would have been his first victory of the season in the Aug. 1 Bowling Green (G2), Sadler’s Joy will look to make amends in Saturday’s $500,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1) at Saratoga. […]
Cross Border awarded Bowling Green upon Sadler’s Joy DQ
Sadler’s Joy hadn’t been beaten far in his three prior attempts in the Bowling Green Stakes (G2), and the 8-5 favorite was finally getting his head in front in Saturday’s $250,000 renewal at Saratoga. But […]