Program Trading sinks Naval Power in Turf Classic
The $1 million Turf Classic (G1) served up Kentucky Derby Day drama at Churchill Downs, as Program Trading bravely rallied up the inside to deny Naval Power in a photo-finish. […]
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Chili Flag tops Brown trifecta in Churchill Distaff Turf Mile
When Chad Brown’s trio all quickened down the stretch in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) at Churchill Downs, the only question was the exact order of his trifecta. Chili Flag, the 4-1 second choice, outkicked 8-5 favorite Coppice, leaving stablemate Delahaye back in third. […]
Dynamic Pricing kicks in to give Brown, Klaravich first Edgewood victory
Klaravich Stables and trainer Chad Brown have cornered the market on numerous turf stakes over the years, but until Friday, the $529,670 Edgewood S. (G2) had eluded them. Dynamic Pricing filled that rare lacuna on their resume with a sustained rally on Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs. […]
Fast as Flight pulls brash upset in Modesty
Friday’s $386,334 Modesty S. (G3) already shaped up as a contentious renewal, and the yielding turf on a rainy Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs added another layer of complexity to the handicapping puzzle. Longshot Fast as Flight was the one who stepped up in the conditions to earn a new career high, paying $43.90. […]
Dettori engineers $53.68 Jenny Wiley upset aboard Beaute Cachee
One week after winning six straight races at Santa Anita, riding legend Frankie Dettori put on another master class at Keeneland when guiding Beaute Cachee to a $53.68 upset of the Jenny Wiley (G1). […]
Laurel River aces distance test in Dubai World Cup romp
Hitherto campaigned as a sprinter/miler, Juddmonte Farms’ homebred Laurel River vindicated trainer Bhupat Seemar’s bold decision to try about 1 1/4 miles in Saturday’s $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1). […]
Rebel’s Romance dominates Dubai Sheema Classic
Overlooked at 15-1 in a deep renewal of the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) on Saturday, Godolphin’s Rebel’s Romance parlayed an advantageous trip into a two-length victory at Meydan. […]
Facteur Cheval bravely withstands Namur in Dubai Turf
Saturday’s $5 million Dubai Turf (G1) produced the biggest upset of World Cup night, as the 25-1 French shipper Facteur Cheval just held off Japan’s 28-1 Namur in a duel to the line. The race […]
Forever Young overcomes wide trip in UAE Derby, sets sights on Kentucky Derby
Japan just might have its best chance in the Kentucky Derby (G1) yet, after 1-2 favorite Forever Young took the scenic route at Meydan and still won Saturday’s $1 million UAE Derby (G2) decisively. The […]
Tuz explodes up the rail in Dubai Golden Shaheen
Tuz is capable of a big effort on his day, and the Bhupat Seemar trainee picked a good time to deliver an explosive display in Saturday’s $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan. […]