Sprint champions Gamine, Whitmore among Derby Day attractions
Vance Hanson previews the Pat Day Mile, Churchill Downs Stakes and Derby City Distaff at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby day! […]
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Kimari seeks to make the grade at top level in Madison
Madison S. (G1) — Race 10 (6:02 p.m. ET) With ability proven on multiple surfaces and continents, Kimari will look to notch the first graded win of her career in Saturday’s $300,000 Madison S. (G1) […]
Vekoma meets Code of Honor, McKinzie in dynamite Met Mile
Known as the Met Mile, Saturday’s $500,000 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) should be exciting. Vekoma will look to confirm himself as America’s best dirt miler against seven notable rivals, including top older horses Code of Honor […]
Whitmore seeks third win in Count Fleet Sprint
A Grade 1-winning earner of more than $2.9 million, Whitmore loves Oaklawn Park and will pursue his third victory in Saturday’s $350,000 Count Fleet Sprint H. (G3), a staple of the Racing Festival of South […]
Zulu Alpha seeks repeat win in Mac Diarmida
He upset the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) in late January, but Zulu Alpha isn’t done yet at Gulfstream Park this winter. The Mike Maker-trained 7-year-old will be back for Saturday’s $200,000 Mac Diarmida (G2) […]
Silver Dust the horse to fear in upgraded Louisiana
While securing its first ever Grade 1 race will have to wait at least another year, Fair Grounds did receive good news last month from the American Graded Stakes Committee, which elevated the $100,000 Louisiana […]
Belmont winner Sir Winston returns to action in Woodchopper at Fair Grounds
It’s an unusual return spot for a horse last seen winning the Belmont Stakes (G1), but Saturday’s $75,000 Woodchopper at Fair Grounds will serve as the comeback race for Sir Winston, Tracy Farmer’s homebred son […]
Perfect Alibi tops Alcibiades; Promises Fulfilled makes title defense in Phoenix
Perfect Alibi was the star of the two-year-old filly division at Saratoga, winning the Adirondack (G2) and Spinaway (G1), and the Tracy Farmer-owned daughter of Sky Mesa will make her final Breeders’ Cup prep in […]
Mitole, Come Dancing score easily; Mind Control upsets Shancelot on Travers undercard
After a hiccup earlier in the Saratoga meet, Mitole was back on his game Saturday in the $576,950 Forego (G1). The 9-10 favorite against five rivals in the seven-furlong test, Mitole kept primary rival Promises […]
Mitole, Shancelot, Come Dancing headline Travers undercard sprints
Sprinters of various shades will be in abundance at Saratoga on Travers Saturday, with established stars like Mitole in the Forego (G1) and up-and-comers like Shancelot in the H. Allen Jerkens (G1) the marquee names. […]