Johannes tackles past two Eddie Read winners in renewal at Del Mar
Shoemaker Mile (G1) star Johannes will stretch out to 1 1/8 miles for the first time in Sunday’s $250,000 Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. […]
July 2024
World Record responds to aggressive tactics in Amsterdam
Friday’s Amsterdam (G2) shaped up as a competitive affair on paper, but Siena Farm and WinStar Farm’s World Record ran his rivals ragged at Saratoga. […]
Silver Knott the early odds-on choice in Bowling Green
One of the mildly surprising developments in the older male turf division this season has been the evolution of Silver Knott into one of the country’s better long-distance performers. The Godolphin homebred will attempt to […]
Spot Plays July 27
For Saturday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Belterra Park (3rd) Cupix, 7-2 (6th) Buckeye Cruiser, 3-1 Canterbury Park (1st) Bango’s Heat, 6-1 (2nd) Withherbootson, 4-1 Colonial Downs (1st) Runaway Harry, 4-1 (3rd) Ms Hayley 9-2 […]
Clement scratches Roses for Debra, wins Caress with improving Dontlookbackatall
Trainer Christophe Clement had to scratch favorite Roses for Debra from Thursday’s Caress (G3), but her stablemate, Dontlookbackatall, stepped into the breach at Saratoga. […]
Arabian Knight resurfaces in San Diego; The Chosen Vron seeks Bing Crosby repeat
Last seen finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), the ultra-talented but lightly raced Arabian Knight returns to action in Saturday’s San Diego H. (G2) at Del Mar. […]
Spot Plays July 26
For Friday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Belterra Park (2nd) Shanghai Prince, 3-1 (7th) Princess Elany, 5-1 Charles Town (2nd) Sparkleinyoureye, 7-2 (5th) Windsor’s Tracker, 4-1 Colonial Downs (2nd) Mine Run, 3-1 (4th) Cobblestone Bridge, […]
Spirit Wind makes all in Honorable Miss
No one could match Spirit Wind‘s speed in the $194,000 Honorable Miss H. (G2) at Saratoga on Wednesday, as the five-year-old led gate-to-wire in the six-furlong dash for fillies and mares. The 5-1 fourth choice […]
Spot Plays July 25
For Thursday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Belterra Park (1st) Moon Charger, 9-2 (7th) Q Bond, 7-2 Canterbury Park (2nd) Wild Time, 9-2 (6th) Caught Off Guard, 4-1 Charles Town (1st) Roja Ligera, 10-1 (6th) […]
Sierra Leone, Fierceness looking to regain their best form in Jim Dandy
Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga is not only a key prep for next month’s Travers (G1), but also in part a major opportunity for several early-season stars to turn their campaigns around after […]