Next cruises to Birdstone repeat; The Queens M G shines in Adirondack
What’s next for Next? That’s the question everyone is asking after Next reiterated his dominance over North America’s long-distance dirt racers. […]
Masqueparade
National Treasure runs away from Met Mile rivals; Crupi gives Pletcher a Suburban hat trick
Fourteen years after Quality Road landed the Metropolitan H. (G1) as the favorite, his son, National Treasure, followed suit in Saturday’s $1 million renewal. […]
Red Route One comes from clouds in West Virginia Derby
Fourth in the Preakness (G1) and eighth in the Belmont (G1), Red Route One found Sunday night’s $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) a more congenial spot. The combination of class relief, the availability of Lasix, […]
Rattle N Roll tops Blame; Bango seeks record-setting win in Aristides
Saturday is “Stephen Foster Preview Day” at Churchill Downs and the $225,000 Blame (G3) will feature eight horses prepping for a possible appearance in $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) on July 1. The 11-race program […]
Art Collector curates another Alydar trophy
For the second straight year, Art Collector found the Alydar S. at Saratoga a perfect rebound spot to get back on track. […]
Essential Quality wears down Midnight Bourbon in terrific Travers
In a heart-pounding showdown of Triple Crown alumni, Belmont S. (G1) hero Essential Quality edged past Preakness S. (G1) runner-up Midnight Bourbon to win the $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga. Favored […]
Essential Quality brings imposing form to seven-horse Travers
Essential Quality’s six rivals have their work cut out for them in Saturday’s 152nd running of the $1.25 million Travers S. (G1). The multiple Grade 1-winning champion will be an overwhelming favorite in Saratoga’s centerpiece […]
Essential Quality overcomes wide journey in Jim Dandy
Essential Quality came through for his legion of backers in Saturday’s $582,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga, but the victory was a hard-earned one for the once-beaten champion and classic winner. Favored at 2-5 […]
Essential Quality faces five in Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy S. (G2) — Race 9 (5:39 p.m. ET) Champion and Belmont S. (G1) winner Essential Quality figures to be an overwhelming favorite on his return to action in Saturday’s $600,000 Jim Dandy S. […]
Masqueparade lives up to expectations with gritty Ohio Derby win
He had to fight tooth and nail, but Masqueparade delivered a victory as the favorite in Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown. […]