Ride a Comet produces strongest late kick in Tropical Turf
Reported tendon issues kept Ride a Comet off the track for more than two years after his victory in the 2018 Del Mar Derby (G2), but the 6-year-old has done nothing but win since his […]
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Sleepy Eyes Todd edges Firenze Fire in Mr. Prospector
Sleepy Eyes Todd out-finished Firenze Fire by a half-length in Saturday’s $100,000 Mr. Prospector S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park. The 4-year-old colt completed the 7-furlong distance in 1:21.67. Tyler Gaffalione was up for owner Thumbs […]
Nashville, Sleepy Eyes Todd, and Merneith claim undercard stakes on Breeders’ Cup Saturday
Although the first three races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Keeneland were merely appetizers for the feature events, racing fans were nevertheless treated to a Breeders’ Cup-worthy performance in the afternoon opener. The undefeated 3-year-old […]
Got Stormy prevails in Franklin County thriller
After breaking a touch slow in Friday’s $150,000 Franklin County Stakes (G3), odds-on favorite Got Stormy needed every inch of the 5 1/2 furlongs on offer to win the Keeneland turf feature for fillies and […]
Got Stormy thrives on cutback in Kentucky Downs Ladies Sprint
Afternoon rain turned the course soft, but even that couldn’t stop 19-10 favorite Got Stormy from asserting in Saturday’s $498,000 Kentucky Downs Ladies Sprint (G3). Trainer Mark Casse’s inspiration to send the miler sprinting helped […]
Flavius prevails in blistering Tourist Mile at Kentucky Downs
Juddmonte Farms’ homebred Flavius flew in 1:32.21 in Monday’s $645,700 Tourist Mile, giving trainer Chad Brown his first Kentucky Downs stakes victory. Although that is listed as a course record on the chart, Kentucky Downs […]
Swiss Skydiver romps in Alabama with Oaks next on the agenda
Swiss Skydiver chalked up yet another victory on the road to the Sept. 4 Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Saturday with a dominating triumph in the $500,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, while also securing an […]
American Sailor promoted in Troy; My Sister Nat wins Waya for Brant
Saturday’s $200,000 Troy Stakes (G3) at Saratoga turned out to be all about Imprimis – first in a good sense, that the classy comebacker was back to his best, but then in an unfortunate sense, […]
Somelikeithotbrown wires Bernard Baruch
On paper, Sunday’s $150,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (G2) figured to have at least an honest pace with a couple of forward types. But that’s not how the race unfolded at Saratoga. When Someliketithotbrown was handed […]
Paris Lights edges Crystal Ball in Coaching Club American Oaks
Paris Lights prevailed over Crystal Ball after a thrilling stretch duel in Saturday’s $350,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga, posting a head decision in her stakes debut. Tyler Gaffalione was up on the […]