Turf champion Yibir back on U.S. soil for Man o’ War
Man o’ War S. (G1) — Race 8 (4:46 p.m. ET) Reigning turf male champion Yibir makes what likely will be the first of several return trips to the U.S. this season for Saturday’s $700,000 […]
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Gufo, Fearless dominate Florida Derby Day stakes at Gulfstream
Gufo kicked off what could be another stellar campaign in 2022 with a two-length triumph in the $200,000 Pan American S. (G2), one of eight stakes that supported the Florida Derby (G1) and Gulfstream Park […]
Gufo back for Pan American on stakes-packed Florida Derby undercard
Along with a pair of major qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) and $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), Gulfstream will offer an additional eight stakes on […]
Rockemperor puts it all together at last in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
A “nearly” horse throughout his career, Rockemperor is a bridesmaid no more after breaking through at last in Saturday’s Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park. […]
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic attracts familiar foes; Firenze Fire seeks Vosburgh double
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) — Race 7 (3:47 p.m. ET) The $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday will have a strong resemblance to the Aug. 28 Sword Dancer (G1), […]
Gufo gets jump on Japan in Sword Dancer, earns spot in Breeders’ Cup Turf
Saturday’s $735,000 Sword Dancer (G1) at Saratoga proved that Gufo is a different horse of late. […]
Tribhuvan could have company up front in Sword Dancer
Sword Dancer S. (G1) — Race 11 (5:25 p.m. ET) Tribhuvan has emerged this season as a turf performer of major stature for trainer Chad Brown. On Saturday, the French-bred gelding will look to confirm […]
Gufo, First Captain prevail as favorites at Belmont
Odds-on favorites captured both stakes at Belmont Park on Monday’s observed Independence Day holiday, with Gufo kicking off things by getting back in the win column for the first time this year in the $150,000 Grand Couturier S. over 1 1/2 miles on the turf. […]
Gufo adds blinkers for Grand Couturier; First Captain makes stakes debut in Dwyer
Grand Couturier S. — Race 6 (3:34 p.m. ET) After uncorking rallies that came too late in a pair of stakes earlier in the Belmont Park meet, the hope is the addition of blinkers will […]
Domestic Spending pours it on late in Manhattan
Klaravich Stables’ Domestic Spending had to share the spoils with Colonel Liam in the Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1) on Kentucky Derby Day, but their rematch in Saturday’s $750,000 Manhattan S. (G1) on Belmont Day wasn’t close. […]