Havnameltdown easily withstands heat in Best Pal
Pace rivals tried to make Havnameltdown live up to his name in Sunday’s Best Pal (G3), but the 1-2 favorite proved too hot to handle at Del Mar. […]
August 2022
Breeders’ Cup candidate Big Invasion extends streak to six in Mahony
After Big Invasion turned on the afterburners in Sunday’s Mahony S. at Saratoga, extending his winning streak to six, trainer Christophe Clement indicated that he’s mulling the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1). […]
Steal Sunshine rallies in Ellis Park Derby
Gulfstream Park shippers turned the Ellis Park Derby/Audubon Oaks double on a stakes-laden Sunday in Henderson, Kentucky. […]
Inspiral rebounds in BC WAYI Prix Jacques le Marois
After suffering a shock loss at Newmarket’s July Festival, star filly Inspiral recaptured her winning form in Sunday’s Prix Jacques le Marois (G1) at Deauville. […]
Spot Plays Aug. 15
For Monday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Colonial Downs (4th) Buy Me Candy, 5-1 (7th) Elusive Uncaptured, 5-1 Finger Lakes (3rd) Risky Woods, 5-1 (4th) Sweet as Sugar, […]
Going Global dominates Yellow Ribbon; Vegas Magic surprises in Sorrento
Returning to the site of her greatest victory, Going Global had no difficulty cruising to victory in Saturday’s Yellow Ribbon H. (G2) at Del Mar. […]
Santin too strong for Smooth Like Strait in Arlington Million
Godolphin’s homebred Santin, who broke through with his first stakes win in the Turf Classic (G1) on Kentucky Derby Day, followed up over the same Churchill Downs course and distance in Saturday’s Arlington Million (G1). […]
Casa Creed dashes home best in BC WAYI Fourstardave
Third in the past two runnings of the Fourstardave H. (G1), Casa Creed improved to topple 1-2 favorite Regal Glory in Saturday’s renewal at Saratoga. […]
Dalika fights back to upset Beverly D., earn Breeders’ Cup berth
A longstanding player in the female turf ranks, if a fringe one at the Grade 1 level, Dalika stepped up to score a new career high in Saturday’s Beverly D. (G1). […]
Damon’s Mound rolls in Saratoga Special
Advertised as a showdown between odds-on favorite Gulfport and Damon’s Mound, Saturday’s $186,000 Saratoga Special (G2) was captured in convincing fashion by Damon’s Mound, who rolled to a 3 1/4-length win under Gabe Saez. Damon’s […]