Modern Games makes history, and statement, in BC WAYI Woodbine Mile
Spreadeagling the field in Saturday’s Woodbine Mile (G1), odds-on favorite Modern Games did more than merely book a ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1). […]
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Modern Games looks to earn return trip to Breeders’ Cup in Woodbine Mile
Modern Games‘ path to a second Breeders’ Cup appearance will run through Toronto on Saturday when the three-year-old heads the field for the C$1 million Woodbine Mile (G1). A Breeders’ Cup Challenge event, the Woodbine […]
Channel Maker sails in Elkhorn; Scalding still on the boil in Ben Ali
Keeneland’s graded stakes on Saturday featured winners of contrasting profiles. While former turf champion Channel Maker captured his eight-year-old bow in the Elkhorn (G2), up-and-coming four-year-old Scalding extended his skein in the Ben Ali (G3). […]
Fearless much the best in Harlan’s Holiday
A fondness for Gulfstream Park’s main track was on display again Saturday when Fearless drew off to win the $150,000 Harlan’s Holiday S. (G3) by four lengths as the 3-5 favorite under Luis Saez. Waiting […]
Fearless, Frank’s Rockette tops draws in Gulfstream dirt stakes
Gulfstream Park will offer five stakes races Saturday, including three on the main track. Harlan’s Holiday S. (G3) – Race 9 (3:59 p.m. ET) Winner of the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) in February, Fearless tops […]
Mr. Wireless stalks and pounces to West Virginia Derby score
Mr. Wireless backed up his recent win in the Indiana Derby (G3) with another solid performance in Saturday’s $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) at Mountaineer. Perched just outside the dueling pair of Kinetic Sky and […]
Envoutante outclasses Shawnee rivals; Mighty Heart wins Blame thriller
After a couple early-season losses to Shedaresthedevil, Envoutante got the “confidence booster” trainer Kenny McPeek was looking for in Saturday’s $150,000 Shawnee S. at Churchill Downs. Favored at 2-5 in the field of eight fillies […]
Field Pass, Ride a Comet, and Artie’s Princess score graded wins over the Woodbine Tapeta
Impressive performances were par for the course on Saturday at Woodbine. Three graded stakes events highlighted a busy afternoon of racing, beginning with the $125,000 Ontario Derby (G3) for 3-year-olds. The 1 1/8-mile Tapeta test […]
Mighty Heart, Belichick square off for rematch in Ontario Derby
The 2020 Canadian Triple Crown officially wrapped up with the running of the Breeders’ Stakes on Oct. 24. But Saturday’s $125,000 Ontario Derby (G3) at Woodbine is shaping up to be an unofficial fourth leg […]
Belichick denies stablemate Mighty Heart of Canadian Triple Crown in Breeders’
Trainer Josie Carroll made it a personal sweep of the Canadian Triple Crown on Saturday, as the maiden Belichick won the 1 1/2-mile third classic rather than Mighty Heart. […]