Deterministic takes Virginia Derby as Franco wins five stakes
Road to the Kentucky Derby alumni took center stage in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3) at Colonial Downs. […]
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Mixto springs 22-1 Pacific Classic upset
Longshots reigned supreme in Saturday’s $1,001,500 Pacific Classic (G1) racing 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar main track, with 22-1 Mixto edging 7-1 Full Serrano in narrow fashion. […]
Raging Torrent edges The Chosen Vron in Pat O’Brien battle
In a thrilling battle down the Del Mar homestretch, up-and-coming sophomore sprinter Raging Torrent got the better of California-bred sensation The Chosen Vron in the $251,500 Pat O’Brien (G2). […]
Skippylongstocking repeats in Charles Town Classic; Mystic Lake takes the Oaks
The stakes-packed Friday evening card at Charles Town provided a chance for proven stakes winners to add rich victories to their decorated resumes. […]
Carl Spackler dominates Fourstardave; Carson’s Run charges late in Saratoga Derby
A couple of Grade 1 turf stakes took place at Saratoga on Sunday after being delayed due to rain. Even with the precautions, one took place during a rain shower and both were held over damp grass labeled good. […]
Next cruises to Birdstone repeat; The Queens M G shines in Adirondack
What’s next for Next? That’s the question everyone is asking after Next reiterated his dominance over North America’s long-distance dirt racers. […]
War Like Goddess takes Robert G. Dick Memorial, Honor D Lady romps in Delaware Handicap
War Like Goddess just keeps on rolling. The seven-year-old mare became a graded stakes winner for the fourth year in a row when rallying to victory in Sunday’s $250,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial (G3) at Delaware Park. […]
Churchill Downs: Cagliostro, Raging Torrent among stars in closing-day stakes
The Churchill Downs spring meet wrapped up on Sunday with an action-packed card featuring five listed stakes. […]
Royal Ascot: Khaadem repeats in Jubilee, Bedtime Story obliterates Chesham
Royal Ascot wrapped up on Saturday with a mix of blowout victories and dramatic head-to-head battles. Three group stakes, including an exciting renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), led the action. […]
Royal Ascot: Fairy Godmother’s Albany triumph highlights Day 4 action
The Coronation (G1) and Commonwealth Cup (G1) were the feature events on Day 4 of Royal Ascot, but the Albany (G3) winner arguably stole the show. […]