Smile Happy, sire Runhappy close as individual favorites in Kentucky Derby future wager pools
It’s not every day you hear of a single bettor impacting the odds in a major pari-mutuel pool. But not every bettor is Jim McIngvale. […]
November 2021
Regal Glory accomplishes Grade 1 mission in Matriarch
The trainer/jockey tandem of Chad Brown and Jose Ortiz swept both stakes on Sunday’s seasonal finale at Del Mar. Regal Glory wired the Matriarch (G1), while Verbal rallied in time in the Cecil B. DeMille (G3). […]
Contrail goes out in blaze of Japan Cup glory
Japanese star Contrail had one last chance to bolster his legacy in Sunday’s $6.1 million Japan Cup (G1), and the 3-5 favorite seized it to conclude his racing career in a blaze of glory. […]
Spot Plays Nov. 29
For Monday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Mahoning Valley (5th) Talkback, 10-1 (7th) Rack Daddy, 6-1 Mountaineer (4th) Swither’s Shortcut, 3-1 (8th) Magic Credit, 3-1 Parx Racing […]
North American Graded Stakes Results Nov. 28
MATRIARCH S. (G1), DMR, $400,500, 3YO/UP, F/M, 1MT, 11-28.6—REGAL GLORY, m, 5, Animal Kingdom–Mary’s Follies, by More Than Ready. ($925,000 2021 KEEJAN). O-Peter M Brant, B-Paul P Pompa (KY), T-Chad C. Brown, J-Jose L. Ortiz, […]
North American Non-Graded Stakes Results Nov. 28
AUTUMN DAYS S., AQU, $150,000, 3YO/UP, F/M, 6FT, 11-28.1—CHANGE OF CONTROL, m, 5, Fed Biz–America’s Blossom, by Quiet American. ($27,000 ’16 KEENOV; $95,000 ’17 OBSOCT). O-Perry Harrison, B-Mr John O’ Meara (KY), T-Michelle Lovell, J-Colby […]
North American Allowance Results Nov. 28
CD, 10TH, ALW, $132,867, 3YO/UP, 1M, 11-28.5—CODY’S WISH, c, 3, Curlin–Dance Card, by Tapit. O-Godolphin, LLC, B-Godolphin (KY), T-William I. Mott, J-Joel Rosario, $77,380. 9—Ducale, c, 3, Twirling Candy–Barbadia, by Speightstown. O-Juddmonte, B-Juddmonte Farms Inc […]
North American Maiden Winners Nov. 28
Astern (AUS)–Speckled by Street Cry (IRE); PEARL EARRING, f, 2, FG, Msw, 11-28, 1 1/16m, 1:47 . B-Godolphin (KY.). *1/2 to Pixelate(G2$1,115,993). Broken Vow–Calypso Run by Harlan’s Holiday; PROMISES TO DANCE, f, 2, CD, Msw, […]
Beyond Brilliant flips the script in Hollywood Derby
Favorites were overturned in all three stakes at Del Mar Saturday, with the biggest upset furnished by the 10.90-1 Beyond Brilliant in the $404,500 Hollywood Derby (G1). […]
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 […]