Gunite fends off Accretive in Amsterdam; Corniche last
It’s safe to say Gunite likes Saratoga. Last year’s Hopeful S. (G1) winner returned to the Spa with a tenacious victory in Sunday’s Amsterdam S. (G2). […]
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Epicenter comes back strong in Jim Dandy
Runner-up in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness (G1), Epicenter stamped himself as the favorite for the $1.25 million Travers (G1) on Aug. 27 by recording an impressive 1 1/2-length win in Saturday’s $600,000 Jim […]
Jackie’s Warrior unthreatened in Vanderbilt win
Jockey Joel Rosario sat virtually motionless aboard Jackie’s Warrior for much of the final half-mile in Saturday’s $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) at Saratoga, letting the reigning sprint champion run and win as he […]
Epicenter gets rematch vs Early Voting, Zandon in five-horse Jim Dandy
A small but dynamite field of five will contest Saturday’s $600,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga, a springboard to the $1.25 million Travers (G1) on Aug. 27. Four contestants own Triple Crown experience. Kentucky Derby […]
Clairiere beats Malathaat again in tactical Shuvee
Stonestreet Stables’ homebred Clairiere followed up her Ogden Phipps (G1) victory over Malathaat by beating the champion again in Sunday’s Shuvee (G2) at Saratoga. […]
Gulfport, Wonder Wheel dominate juvenile features at Churchill
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen is well known for showcasing precocious juveniles. Gulfport, who gave the trainer a seventh career win in the $173,000 Bashford Manor S. at Churchill Downs on Monday, might turn […]
Aloha West rebounds in Kelly’s Landing; Wicked Halo, Rattle N Roll score stakes wins
Reigning Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Aloha West returned to his winning ways in Saturday’s Kelly’s Landing S. at Churchill Downs. […]
Society gets tested, remains perfect in Monomoy Girl
Society faced a stiff challenge from Miss Yearwood in the stretch of Saturday’s $160,000 Monomoy Girl Overnight S. at Churchill Downs, but she turned back her rival to score by a half-length in her stakes […]
Clairiere edges Malathaat after speed gives way in Phipps
A wild pace duel between champion older dirt female Letruska and Search Results set the table for late runners in Saturday’s $500,000 Ogden Phipps (G1) at Belmont Park, and Clairiere edged champion three-year-old filly Malathaat […]
Jackie’s Warrior faces little resistance in True North
Jackie’s Warrior proved much the best in Friday’s $300,000 True North (G2) at Belmont Park, dominating the 6 1/2-furlong sprint on the lead. Last year’s champion sprinter stopped the teletimer in an eye-catching 1:15.09, easing […]