Saudi Crown looms large in WAYI Ack Ack; Lukas Classic attracts Hit Show, Disarm
Both graded stakes on Saturday night’s “Downs After Dark” program at Churchill Downs will have Breeders’ Cup implications. […]
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War Like Goddess bids for third Turf Classic; BC hopefuls face off in Woodward, Vosburgh, Pilgrim
The Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) was dominated in its early years by fillies and mares. They won four of the first six editions of the race, including four in a row from 1980-83. War […]
My Mane Squeeze rolls in Dogwood; Batten Down, Henro, Miss Justify win Churchill stakes
My Mane Squeeze launched her bid between rivals nearing the completion of the far turn and powered clear into the stretch of the $269,335 Dogwood (G3), drawing off to a five-length decision in the seven-furlong […]
Front-running Seize the Grey repels Stronghold, kicks away in Pennsylvania Derby
The decision to skip the Travers (G1) and concentrate on the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) yielded rich dividends for Seize the Grey and his 2,570-strong MyRacehorse ownership consortium at Parx on Saturday. […]
Thorpedo Anna grinds it out in tough-trip Cotillion
Leading three-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna was expected to waltz in Saturday’s Cotillion (G1) at Parx, but the 1-10 favorite had to grind it out instead. […]
Soul of an Angel surges late to win Princess Rooney
A slow start couldn’t stop Soul of an Angel from storming to victory in Saturday’s $220,000 Princess Rooney (G3) sprinting seven furlongs at Gulfstream Park. […]
Next gallops to Greenwood Cup repeat as connections mull Breeders’ Cup
The drumbeat of Breeders’ Cup speculation about Next will grow louder in the wake of yet another lopsided victory, this time in Saturday’s Greenwood Cup (G3) on Pennsylvania Derby Day at Parx. […]
City of Troy powers past workmates in Southwell gallop for Breeders’ Cup Classic
With logistical detail reminiscent of a military operation, trainer Aidan O’Brien orchestrated a racecourse gallop at Southwell on Friday for his Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) contender City of Troy. […]
Thorpedo Anna looms large over seven Cotillion rivals
Is Saturday’s $1 million Cotillion (G1) at Parx a trap race for presumptive three-year-old filly champion Thorpedo Anna? We’ll find out. The daughter of Fast Anna has been untouchable in her division this year, winning […]
Seize the Grey, Dragoon Guard among 11 in Pennsylvania Derby
The extended weather forecast for the Philadelphia area later this week calls for light rain virtually every day. There’s no guarantee a potential off track will benefit Preakness (G1) winner Seize the Grey, but it […]