Wet Paint among Honeybee dozen
Two of the last three winners of the Honeybee (G3) at Oaklawn Park, Shedaresthedevil (2020) and Secret Oath (2022), went on to capture the Kentucky Oaks (G1). That fact seemingly didn’t escape the notice of […]
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Pretty Mischievous prevails in Rachel Alexandra; Hoosier Philly third
Sky-high expectations for Hoosier Philly were brought to earth in Saturday’s Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds. But Godolphin’s Pretty Mischievous soared to a new career high on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. […]
Rachel Alexandra will determine future for Hoosier Philly
Saturday’s $300,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds will serve as a stepping stone for Hoosier Philly, but a lot of bettors across the country last week wagered that it won’t necessarily be for the […]
Dreaming of Snow turns back Wonder Wheel in Suncoast upset
Dreaming of Snow carried her speed to a 38-1 upset in Saturday’s $150,000 Suncoast S. at Tampa Bay Downs, holding off champion two-year-old filly Wonder Wheel by a neck in the Road to the Kentucky […]
Wonder Wheel, Julia Shining clash early in Suncoast
A clash many expected would come later in the spring at a more high-profile venue will instead occur much earlier, Saturday in fact, when champion juvenile filly Wonder Wheel and the regally-bred Julia Shining square […]
Red Carpet Ready extends win streak to three in Forward Gal
The three-year-old filly Red Carpet Ready continued to display star quality on Saturday when improving her record to 3-for-3 following the $125,000 Forward Gal (G3) at Gulfstream Park. Recovering quickly from a bobble leaving the […]
Atomically, Red Carpet Ready among 10 in Forward Gal
Juvenile stakes winners Atomically and Red Carpet Ready will open their three-year-old campaigns in Saturday’s $125,000 Forward Gal (G3) at Gulfstream Park. A Road to the Kentucky Oaks qualifier, the seven-furlong event will award the […]
Wet Paint rallies in Martha Washington; Faiza remains perfect in Las Virgenes
Not only does trainer Brad Cox have a deep bench of Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, but his group of Kentucky Oaks (G1) prospects is growing as well. The latest to emerge in the latter category […]
Justique stretches out versus Starlet top three in Las Virgenes
Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying points will be up for grabs early on Saturday’s card at Santa Anita when the $200,000 Las Virgenes (G3) will be contested over one mile. Although points of 20-8-6-4-2 will be […]
Southwest nine includes trio from deep Cox stable
Having so far dominated the Kentucky Derby (G1) preps held at Fair Grounds and Oaklawn Park, trainer Brad Cox will look to continue the trend Saturday at the latter oval in Hot Springs when he […]