Kimari tunes up for Breeders’ Cup with Gallant Bloom victory
Talent, versatility, and durability are all strong suits for Kimari, who posted a comfortable victory in Sunday’s Gallant Bloom S. (G2). […]
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John Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey, dead at 86
“Gentleman John” Rotz, the retired Hall of Fame jockey and former Jockey Club steward in New York, died July 12 at the age of 86 at his home in Warrensburg, Illinois. Rotz’s riding career spanned […]
Garden of Riches: When New Jersey hosted the richest races in America
They were routinely the two richest races held in the U.S. every year, their gross values exceeding any of the three Triple Crown events. […]
Come Dancing romps in Gallant Bloom
Grade 1 heroine Come Dancing added yet another win to her already impressive resume when romping by 3 1/4 lengths in the $300,750 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park on Sunday. With Javier Castellano […]
Union strikes late in Gallant Bloom
Mick and Wendy Ruis’ Union Strike put herself into Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) consideration with a strong rally up the rail in Sunday’s $300,600 Gallant Bloom (G2) at Belmont Park. Making her […]
Highway Star shines in Gallant Bloom
Chester and Mary Broman’s homebred Highway Star prevailed by a neck in Sunday’s $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park with jockey Luis Saez taking the mount for injured regular rider Angel Arroyo. Lucy […]
Highway Star, Carina Mia renew rivalry in Gallant Bloom
Sunday’s $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) drew only six distaffers to sprint 6 1/2 furlongs over Belmont Park’s main track, but two of those six have faced off in the recent past. Highway Star and […]