War Like Goddess repeats in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic; McKulick slogs home in Waya
War Like Goddess emulated sire English Channel by scoring a repeat victory in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1). Earlier, McKulick rebounded in the Waya (G3), […]
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
Rescheduled Joe Hirsch Turf Classic still goes through War Like Goddess, Rebel’s Romance
Postponed from last week due to inclement weather and a saturated course, the $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) will again face a potential battle with Mother Nature as one of four grass stakes on […]
Cody’s Wish shortens up for Vosburgh; War Like Goddess, Rebel’s Romance top Turf Classic
Although the Bill Mott barn has started off slowly this fall at Aqueduct (1-for-19), stable star Cody’s Wish will be heavily favored to add to the barn’s win total on Sunday in the $250,000 Vosburgh […]
War Like Goddess humbles the boys in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
In a division transcending performance, War Like Goddess dominated male rivals on Saturday when taking the $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Aqueduct by 2 3/4 lengths for owner George Krikorian and trainer Bill […]
Gufo clash with War Like Goddess in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic highlights busy Aqueduct card
There’s something for everyone taking place on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, including a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier and a Grade 1 event. […]
Rockemperor puts it all together at last in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
A “nearly” horse throughout his career, Rockemperor is a bridesmaid no more after breaking through at last in Saturday’s Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park. […]
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic attracts familiar foes; Firenze Fire seeks Vosburgh double
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) — Race 7 (3:47 p.m. ET) The $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday will have a strong resemblance to the Aug. 28 Sword Dancer (G1), […]
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 […]
2020 Breeders’ Cup: early look at landscape ahead of final preps
With the Breeders’ Cup prep action going into overdrive for the next couple of weeks, it’s helpful to get the lay of the land – how the various divisions are shaping up, and the main […]