First Mission pulls away late to score in Alysheba
Godolphin’s homebred First Mission chased the pacesetting T O Saint Denis for most of Friday’s $730,000 Alysheba S. (G2) at Churchill Downs and cruised home to a commanding four-length win. […]
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National Treasure, First Mission lead dozen in Pegasus World Cup
The leading older dirt male in training, Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner White Abarrio, will be sitting out Saturday’s renewal of the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) to await a pair of rich stakes in the Middle East later this winter. […]
Trademark edges First Mission by a nose in Clark
Trademark saved ground until angling out for the stretch drive and gamely outfinished First Mission in Friday’s $599,500 Clark (G2) at Churchill Downs, earning his first graded win with a nose decision. Now 4-for-6 at […]
First Mission tackles stakes elders in Clark
The $600,000 Clark (G2) has often showcased up-and-coming three-year-olds for much of its 149-year history, Gun Runner, Will Take Charge, and Blame being recent examples. […]
Mage draws post 3 as 8-5 favorite in Preakness
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage was installed the 8-5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1.65 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico and will face seven rivals in the 1 3/16-mile test. The only Derby starter returning […]
Get to know the 2023 Preakness Stakes contenders
***Updated after Monday’s draw with post positions and morning line odds […]
First Mission appears Preakness-bound, Disarm picks up necessary Derby points in Lexington
A smashing maiden winner at Fair Grounds in mid-March, First Mission stepped up to capture his stakes debut in Saturday’s $398,750 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, taking the inside route to run down pacesetter Arabian Lion […]
Top two finish in Lexington would give Disarm a spot in the Derby
The $400,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on Saturday is the last opportunity for hopeful three-year-olds to earn any Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points. But in reality, only Disarm among the 11 colts and geldings in […]