Ranking Eclipse Award Winners: Turf Horse
In celebration of the 50th year of the Eclipse Awards, Brisnet staff and contributors have delved into the history of the past five decades of champions and come up with individual thoughts on the best, […]
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Bellera sees luck turn around in Comely
The second time in graded company was the charm for Bellera, who wore down the pacesetting Gold Standard in midstretch and drew off to a 1 3/4-length victory in the $200,000 Comely (G3) at Aqueduct […]
Gold Standard among several Comely contenders on the rise
Many of the leading contenders in Friday’s $200,000 Comely (G3) at Aqueduct are lightly raced, fitting for a race that in the recent past has served as an early proving ground for the likes of […]
Curlin colts dominate second Fasig-Tipton Saratoga session; pair bring $1.5 million
While offspring of Tapit topped the leaderboard at the first session, those by dual Horse of the Year Curlin dominated proceedings Tuesday evening as the 2019 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale drew to a close. Curlin was […]
Hollywood Turf Cup, Comely bookend graded action on Black Friday
In addition to the Clark H. (G1) card at Churchill Downs, there’s also Black Friday graded stakes action on both coasts. The $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar anchors the festivities with a […]
Havre de Grace, Gio Ponti among 2018 Hall of Fame finalists
Horse of the Year Havre de Grace and three-time Eclipse Award winner Gio Ponti are among the four horses, three jockeys and three trainers announced as finalists on the National Museum of Racing’s 2018 Hall […]
Miss Sky Warrior a rebound candidate in Comely
Possibly short when a disappointing fourth in last month’s Turnback the Alarm H. (G3), Miss Sky Warrior has an opportunity to rebound in Friday’s $250,000 Comely (G3) for three-year-old fillies at Aqueduct. Not only is […]
Gio Ponti filly tops penultimate session of Keeneland September
Hip No. 3667, a bay filly by Gio Ponti, brought a final bid of $115,000 from John Brocklebank, agent for R 3 Stable, to top Friday’s 11th session of the 2017 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. […]
A nod to Triple Crown and to the Turf in DeRosa’s Hall of Fame votes
Votes for induction to the Racing Hall of Fame & Museum are due today, and there was very little personal drama when casting my ballot for who I hope to see enshrined in Saratoga Springs, […]
Gio Ponti, Goldikova among 11 Hall of Fame finalists
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the 11 finalists on this year’s ballot for induction. The list includes three Thoroughbreds, three trainers and five jockeys. Gio Ponti, an earner […]