Grand Sonata strikes chord in WAYI Kentucky Turf Cup
Whisper Hill Farm’s homebred Grand Sonata finished with a crescendo to surprise Saturday’s Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) in course-record time at Kentucky Downs. […]
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Masteroffoxhounds can’t be caught in John Henry; Beyond Brilliant wires City of Hope Mile
Speed held sway in the graded turf routes at Santa Anita on Saturday, as Masteroffoxhounds and Beyond Brilliant, respectively, dictated terms in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) and City of Hope Mile (G2). […]
Forbidden Kingdom back for Santa Anita Sprint Championship
A leading Kentucky Derby contender following a 5 3/4-length win in March’s San Felipe (G2), Forbidden Kingdom headed to the sidelines for an extended rest after weakening to last as the even-money favorite in the […]
Gold Phoenix, Hong Kong Harry, Slow Down Andy prevail on Del Mar turf
In town to ride the sublime Flightline in the Pacific Classic (G1), Flavien Prat also turned a graded turf double aboard Gold Phoenix in the Del Mar H. (G2) and Hong Kong Harry in the Del Mar Mile (G2). […]
Breeders’ Cup qualifier among four stakes on Pacific Classic undercard
Four stakes, including a “Win & You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), will be offered on Saturday’s Pacific Classic undercard at Del Mar. Del Mar H. (G2) – Race 11 (9 p.m. […]
Master Piece survives objection, pays $34.20 in Eddie Read upset
Chilean import Master Piece was overlooked as the also-eligible drawing into Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. But the 16-1 shot soon commanded attention when exploding from off the pace to a daylight victory. […]
Hong Kong Harry bids to catch Beyond Brilliant in Eddie Read
American (G3) hero Hong Kong Harry brings a perfect 3-for-3 stateside record into Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. One of a quartet representing Phil D’Amato, the stalker will try to run down course-and-distance Grade 1 winner Beyond Brilliant. […]
Beyond Brilliant flips the script in Hollywood Derby
Favorites were overturned in all three stakes at Del Mar Saturday, with the biggest upset furnished by the 10.90-1 Beyond Brilliant in the $404,500 Hollywood Derby (G1). […]
Subconscious, Public Sector top draws in Hollywood Derby
Hollywood Derby (G1) — Race 9 (7:30 p.m. ET) The Richard Mandella-trained Subconscious is among the three-year-olds entering Saturday’s $400,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar on a hot streak. The son of Tapit, who […]
Subconscious comes to the fore in Twilight Derby
LNJ Foxwoods’ Subconscious had been lurking in the background of the sophomore turf division, but Halloween opened the door for his emergence in the Twilight Derby. […]