Fun and Feisty rallies decisively in Pocahontas
Although she didn’t get that strong of a pace to chase and had all but one rival to pass in the final half-mile of Saturday’s $297,536 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs, neither obstacle proved […]
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Classic Causeway switches to turf, wires Belmont Derby at 26-1
After racing exclusively on dirt, Classic Causeway has found a home on turf, dynamically switching surfaces and leading wire-to-wire in Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Derby (G1). Julien Leparoux hustled the son of Giant’s Causeway to […]
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. […]
Tiz the Bomb strikes in Battaglia; Bubble Rock turns tables in Cincinnati Trophy
Rallying boldly to the lead in midstretch, Tiz the Bomb gamely defeated the fast-closing Stolen Base by a neck in Saturday’s $125,000 John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park. […]
Smile Happy continues to reign in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
Although Smile Happy hasn’t run since November, the son of Runhappy continues to receive abundant support in early betting for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1). […]
Smile Happy maintains individual favoritism in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
Although he hasn’t run in two months, Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) winner Smile Happy remains the early favorite for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1). […]
Dash Attack powers clear in Smarty Jones
Now perfect from two starts, Dash Attack rallied to win going away in Saturday’s $250,000 Smarty Jones S. at Oaklawn Park, picking up 10 Kentucky Derby qualifying points for the two-length decision. David Cohen was […]
Smile Happy earns Derby points in Kentucky Jockey Club romp
Rallying wide into the stretch, Smile Happy blew past the leaders and drew off to a 3 1/4-length victory in Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) at Churchill Downs. The Kenny McPeek-trained colt picked […]
Envoutante easily repeats in Falls City
For the second consecutive year, Envoutante romped in the $500,000 Falls City S. (G2) at Churchill Downs. Brian Hernandez Jr. was up for trainer Kenny McPeek and owners Walking L Thoroughbreds and Three Chimney Farm. […]
Sandstone crushes Rags to Riches; Howling Time stays perfect in Street Sense
The Churchill Downs Fall Meet opened with a Stars of Tomorrow card exclusively for 2-year-olds, and it’s safe to say the afternoon lived up to its billing. […]