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 […]
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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 […]
Goodnight Olive, Echo Zulu clash in WAYI Ballerina; Sword Dancer attracts seven
The $500,000 Ballerina H. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge prep for the Filly and Mare Sprint (G1), but except for the absence of a few three-year-old contenders, the field likely […]
Echo Zulu sizzles in Honorable Miss
Echo Zulu continued to impress in the female sprint ranks, crushing rivals while making her second start back this season in Wednesday’s $200,000 Honorable Miss H. (G2) at Saratoga. A romping winner of the Winning […]
Echo Zulu puts perfect Saratoga record on line in Honorable Miss
Echo Zulu began her march to the champion two-year-old filly title during the 2021 Saratoga season, with a sensational debut score backed up by the Spinaway (G1). Now the Steve Asmussen pupil returns to the Spa for Wednesday’s $200,000 Honorable Miss H. (G2). […]
Goodnight Olive hopes for better trip in Bed o’ Roses
Unable to mount a serious bid in last month’s Derby City Distaff (G1) after being boxed in through the stretch by Wicked Halo, reigning female sprint champion Goodnight Olive will look to gain a modicum […]
Mind Control goes out a winner in the Cigar Mile; Go for Wand stakes win 77 for Ortiz
Mind Control capped a stellar career with a gutsy head victory in Saturday’s $750,000 Cigar Mile H. (G1) at Aqueduct under John Velazquez. Rating in second behind pace-setting longshot Outlier most of the way, Mind […]