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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Goliad holds sway in Mint Millions; Neecie Marie much the best in Ladies Marathon
Front-running Goliad pulled a $21.14 upset in Saturday’s Mint Millions (G3) at Kentucky Downs, while Pennsylvania shipper Neecie Marie went last to first in the Ladies Marathon (G3). […]
Road to 2025 Kentucky Derby adds Virginia Derby, moves UAE Derby to Euro/Mideast Road
Churchill Downs announced the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby on Friday, with a couple of key changes to the schedule of qualifying races for the May 3 classic. […]
Getaway Car the one to catch as Baffert aims for 18th Del Mar Futurity
Getaway Car proved much too fast for his rivals on two earlier occasions during the Del Mar meet. On Sunday, closing day of the summer season at the San Diego-area course, Getaway Car will look […]
Japanese shippers Remake, Crown Pride mount title defenses in WAYIs in Korea
One year after the Koichi Shintani duo of Remake and Crown Pride accomplished a big-race double at Seoul, they return as defending champions on Sunday for even higher stakes. […]
John C. Mabee offers rematch between Didia, Anisette; Nooni tops Del Mar Debutante
When Anisette first met Didia 11 months ago in the Rodeo Drive (G2) at Santa Anita, she was a relatively inexperienced three-year-old taking on a tough older mare while trying 1 1/4 miles for the […]
Chief Little Rock, Integration highlight 11 in Turf Cup; Ancient Rome back for title defense in Mint Million
One of six seven-figure stakes on a 12-race program at Kentucky Downs, the $2 million Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) will award a guaranteed berth to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) as part of the “Win […]
Cogburn seeks redemption in Turf Sprint at Kentucky Downs
For the first time in its history, Kentucky Downs will host a Grade 1 race on Saturday. In terms of interest, however, the $2 million Franklin-Simpson (G1) will be farther down the pecking order than, […]
Deterministic among dozen in final turf edition of Virginia Derby
A grass stakes-laden program Saturday will bring down the curtain on the 2024 Colonial Downs meet as well as the turf era for the day’s featured event, the $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3). First run in […]
Chancer McPatrick overcomes trouble to take Hopeful; Big Invasion rallies in Harvey Pack
Flavien Prat didn’t win the riding title for the Saratoga meet that ended Monday, an honor that instead went to Irad Ortiz Jr. However, Prat finished well clear of Ortiz in money won for the […]