Red Smith attracts competitive field of 10
Red Smith S. (G2) — Race 9 (3:43 p.m. ET) Although they’ve made some noise at the highest level this season, candidates like Channel Cat, Serve the King, and Soldier Rising are far from standouts […]
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Royal Flag among challengers to Horologist in Beldame
Three graded stakes are slated at Belmont Park on Sunday – the Beldame (G2), a stepping stone to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1); the Futurity (G3), a “Win and You’re In” for the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2); and the Knickerbocker (G3). […]
Gunite completes historic double for Gun Runner in Hopeful
One day after Gun Runner celebrated his first Grade 1 winner with Echo Zulu in the Spinaway (G1), the leading freshman sire accomplished an historic double when Gunite upset Monday’s $300,000 Hopeful (G1). […]
Newly minted Grade 1 Saratoga Derby likely to receive further boosts
Recognizing the impact of the Saratoga Derby Invitational in just two runnings so far, the American Graded Stakes Committee recently boosted the feature to Grade 1 status. Evidence in support of that upgrade is likely […]
Competitive renewal of Bryan Station among Breeders’ Cup Friday undercard stakes
The opening day of Breeders’ Cup 2020 at Keeneland on Friday will kick off with five undercard stakes. Here’s an overview of what to expect in each. $125,000 Nyquist Stakes This 6 1/2-furlong dash for […]
Channel Maker, Gufo, Fire At Will impress in Belmont Breeders’ Cup preps
The 6-year-old Canadian-bred gelding Channel Maker has long been a high-class turf performer, even winning a classic in his home country when claiming the 2017 Breeders’ Stakes. But the veteran campaigner has resurrected his career […]
Two imports add intrigue to Joe Hirsch Turf Classic; Breeders’ Cup spot on line in Belmont Derby
Although the winner of Saturday’s $250,000 Belmont Derby (G1) will receive an automatic bid to the Nov. 7 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, the $250,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) earlier in the card […]
Domestic Spending seals deal in Saratoga Derby Invitational
It took one turf powerhouse to thwart another in Saturday’s $500,000 Saratoga Derby Invitational. The Chad Brown-trained Domestic Spending outstripped Christophe Clement’s well-regarded pair of Gufo and 4-5 favorite Decorated Invader to reach a new […]
Midnight Bisou shrugs off Wow Cat, extends streak in Beldame
Division leader Midnight Bisou will bring a seven-race winning streak into the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) after dethroning Wow Cat in Saturday’s $291,000 Beldame (G2) at Belmont Park. The 1-9 favorite didn’t have the easiest […]
Midnight Bisou holds all cards in Beldame; Pilgrim attracts nine
She’s already qualified for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) by virtue of her photo-finish win in the Personal Ensign and has virtually sewn up an Eclipse Award following earlier wins this season in the Azeri […]