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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Saudi Crown in BC Dirt Mile picture after comeback score at Ellis Park
Last seen fading to an uncharacteristic 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2), Saudi Crown returned triumphant in Sunday’s R.A. “Cowboy” Jones S. at Ellis Park. […]
Best Actor returns to stakes ranks in Mineshaft
The field of older males contesting Saturday’s $250,000 Mineshaft (G3) at Fair Grounds won’t have to worry about Saudi Crown, who dominated a similar field in last month’s Louisiana (G3) but is now bound for […]
Middle East sojourn next for Saudi Crown after Louisiana prep win
Trainer Brad Cox and jockey Florent Geroux enjoyed a stellar day at Fair Grounds on Saturday, punctuated by Saudi Crown‘s authoritative win in the $169,750 Louisiana (G3). It was the fifth win and third in […]
Saudi Crown, Smile Happy back in action for Louisiana
Saudi Crown, who made a splash in the three-year-old division last year when winning the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and finishing a nose second to Forte in the Jim Dandy (G2), makes his four-year-old debut Saturday […]
Two Emmys stars in Diliberto comeback; Five Star General’s tactics pay off in Tenacious
In addition to the quartet of juvenile stakes at Fair Grounds, the Santa Super Saturday card offered opportunities for the older brigade as well. Chief among them was Grade 1 veteran Two Emmys. […]
Two Emmys returns from long spell in Diliberto Memorial
Two Emmys, who has won Fair Grounds’ premier turf stakes at one time or another over the past couple of seasons, returns from an extended layoff on Saturday in an attempt to add the $100,000 […]
First Mission tackles stakes elders in Clark
The $600,000 Clark (G2) has often showcased up-and-coming three-year-olds for much of its 149-year history, Gun Runner, Will Take Charge, and Blame being recent examples. […]
Rattle N Roll headlines Lukas Classic; BC Dirt Mile berth up for grabs in Ack Ack
Rattle N Roll proved a bit out of tune earlier this month in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga, finishing sixth as the 8-5 favorite. On Saturday, the Kenny McPeek trainee will look […]
West Will Power holds for WAYI Stephen Foster
Gary and Mary West’s homebred West Will Power tracked the pace to the top of the stretch in Saturday’s $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Ellis Park, surging to a clear lead while straightening for […]