Fiona’s Magic makes all in Davona Dale
In the absence of reigning juvenile champion Just F Y I, who was a late scratch after reportedly coming down with a fever, Fiona’s Magic scored a wire-to-wire upset in the $210,000 Davona Dale (G2) […]
Mike Maker
Second-time starter Integration proves an all-pro in Virginia Derby
It took a long time for Integration to make it to the races, but he’s proven over the last four weeks at Colonial Downs that the wait was worth it. A 6 1/2-length debut winner […]
Therapist upsets United Nations; Consumer Spending surges in Matchmaker
Saturday’s United Nations (G1) appeared to be an opportunity for lightly-raced contenders to raise their profiles in the turf division. Instead, eight-year-old stalwart Therapist was the one to score a new career high. […]
The Wine Steward pours it on in Bashford Manor; Brightwork holds off V V’s Dream in Debutante
Jockey Luis Saez turned a juvenile stakes double at Ellis Park on Sunday, riding The Wine Steward to victory in the Bashford Manor S. and Brightwork in the Debutante S. […]
Red Knight earns first Grade 1 at age nine in Man o’ War
The ageless nine-year-old Red Knight earned the first top-level win of his career and became the oldest winner ever of the $600,000 Man o’ War (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday. Settled at the rear […]
Key of Life wires Beaumont; Gaslight Dancer shines off layoff in Palisades
Sophomore sprinters took to the Keeneland dirt and turf for a pair of Sunday stakes and delivered performances indicative of bright futures. […]
Amazing Grace gives Clement an eighth Orchid on Florida Derby undercard
You don’t often hear a trainer regret running a horse in a race they’ve just won, but one can forgive Christophe Clement’s second guessing after Amazing Grace‘s performance on Saturday in the $150,000 Orchid (G3) […]
Value Engineering, Emmanuel among turf winners on Fountain of Youth Day
Acquired for a bargain $35,000 last November at the Keeneland Horses of Racing Age sale, Value Engineering has turned out to be an incredible bargain for owners Michael Hui and Phil Forte, and trainer Mike […]
Endorsed upsets Charge It in Gulfstream Park Mile
On a stakes-packed Saturday afternoon at Gulfstream Park, Endorsed continued his hot streak with a 5-1 upset in the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2). […]
Atone caps big day for Maker, Ortiz in Pegasus World Cup Turf
Fourth in last year’s Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1), Atone stepped up to score his first stakes win in Saturday’s renewal at Gulfstream Park. […]