Hoist the Gold splashes to Cigar Mile win
Early speed proved impossible to beat in all four of the graded stakes held at Aqueduct on Saturday, including the $500,000 Cigar Mile H. (G2), where Hoist the Gold shook off early pressure to win […]
Articles by Vance Hanson
Dornoch fights back to defeat Sierra Leone in Remsen
Dornoch never got much of a breather in the $250,000 Remsen (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday, but found just enough in the tank to re-rally and defeat Sierra Leone, who had poked his head in front in midstretch following a last-to-first rally. […]
Life Talk makes all in taking Demoiselle
Not having to face Just F Y I in the $250,000 Demoiselle (G2) provided a spark for Life Talk, who dominated the 1 1/8-mile feature for two-year-old fillies on the front end at Aqueduct on Saturday. […]
Brown looks to extend recent domination of Matriarch with four contenders
The late Bobby Frankel captured eight renewals of the $300,000 Matriarch (G1) when it was contested at its original home of Hollywood Park. Since the race was moved to Del Mar a decade ago, it’s […]
Everso Mischievous, Senor Buscador among Cigar Mile dozen
Two heads stand between Everso Mischievous and a perfect 6-for-6 record heading into the $500,000 Cigar Mile H. (G2), and a continuation of that consistency will be needed as the three-year-old faces several quality older […]
Derby and Oaks prospects vie in Remsen, Demoiselle
It’s been nearly three decades since the $250,000 Remsen (G2) was won by the eventual Kentucky Derby (G1) winner. That’s not to say, however, that the winner of Saturday’s nine-furlong test at Aqueduct won’t have […]
Intricate dazzles in Golden Rod for Oaks-winning connections
Trainer Brendan Walsh and jockey Tyler Gaffalione teamed up last May to capture the Kentucky Oaks (G1) with Pretty Mischievous, the presumptive three-year-old filly champion. On Saturday, Intricate gave the impression she might have the […]
Planetario rallies through traffic to win Hollywood Turf Cup
The Brazilian-bred Planetario earned his most significant post-importation victory to date when taking the $201,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar on Friday. Under an astute, ground-saving ride by Hector Berrios, Planetario bulled his […]
West Sunset looks to maintain unblemished record in Golden Rod
Eight two-year-old fillies will contest the $400,000 Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, but much of the pre-race focus will be on a pair of unbeaten contenders. West Sunset is the most accomplished […]
Hollywood Turf Cup attracts graded winners back to Del Mar
The connections of Speaking Scout and Astronaut perhaps hope the return to the Del Mar turf on Friday will inspire the two warriors to shrug off recent disappointments in the $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2). […]