Major Dude outclasses rivals in Penn Mile
Major Dude recorded the third graded stakes win of his career when taking the $400,000 Penn Mile (G2) at Penn National on Friday night. The 2-5 favorite under Irad Ortiz Jr., Major Dude wore down […]
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Major Dude brings best credentials to Penn Mile
Dual graded stakes winner Major Dude will be favored to win a third Friday night at Penn National in the $400,000 Penn Mile (G2). For three-year-olds, the Penn Mile highlights a stakes-laden program that also […]
$168.60 Wow Whata Summer shocks Penn Mile; Haughty dismisses foes in Penn Oaks
Friday night’s Penn Mile (G2) produced a gigantic upset as the 83.30-1 Wow Whata Summer repelled 1-2 favorite Annapolis. The companion Penn Oaks proved more formful, courtesy of 2-5 favorite Haughty at Penn National. […]
Annapolis, Haughty on the comeback trail at Penn National
Penn Mile (G2) — Race 6 (7:45 p.m. ET) Two three-year-olds, one who missed the Breeders’ Cup last fall and one who didn’t, are the early favorites in Penn National’s signature events on Friday. Annapolis, […]
Pace scenario could favor Annex in Penn Mile
Penn Mile (G2) — Race 4 (7:46 p.m. ET) After a one-year-hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the $300,000 Penn Mile (G2) will be renewed for the first time since 2019 at Penn National on […]
Moon Colony upsets Penn Mile
A yielding turf course arguably proved the waterloo for 7-5 favorite A Thread of Blue in Saturday’s $500,000 Penn Mile (G2), but conditions suited John C. Oxley’s Moon Colony just fine. Trained by Mark Casse, […]
A Thread of Blue faces other speed in Penn Mile
A Thread of Blue saw his win streak halted on Kentucky Derby Day, but will attempt to start a new one Saturday in the $500,000 Penn Mile (G2) at Penn National. Victorious in three straight […]
Hawkish spreads his wings in Penn Mile
by John Mucciolo A talented field of sophomores went postward in Saturday evening’s $500,000 Penn Mile (G2). American Turf (G2) star Maraud looked like the one to beat on paper, but in the end there […]
Hawkish swoops to conquer Penn Mile
“Whenever I’ve seen one from that family, my eyes light up.” So declared trainer Jimmy Toner after Hawkish, grandson of Memories of Silver and nephew of Winter Memories, became the tribe’s latest turf sensation in […]
Maraud installed as early favorite in Penn Mile
Eight runners have been assembled to take part in the $500,000 Penn Mile (G2) on Saturday at Penn National, the highlight of an 11-race card that also includes six other stakes contests. The Todd Pletcher-trained […]