Lemon Muffin wheels back in Black-Eyed Susan; Kingsbarns tops Pimlico Special
Preakness Weekend commences in earnest Friday with six stakes races at Pimlico, anchored by the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) and Pimlico Special (G3). […]
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Skippylongstocking kicks clear in Oaklawn Handicap
Following a convincing win in the Challenger (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, Skippylongstocking made it look easy in Saturday’s $1.25 million Oaklawn H. (G2), registering his sixth overall stakes win with a two-length decision. Jose […]
Older males garner spotlight in Oaklawn Handicap, Ben Ali, Elkhorn
Older horses will be in the spotlight in Saturday’s graded stakes action at Oaklawn Park and Keeneland, the most lucrative feature being the $1.25 million Oaklawn H. (G2) over 1 1/8 miles. Betting in the […]
I’m Very Busy wins Muniz Memorial in breakout performance
I’m Very Busy showed a glimpse of his improving quality when a narrowly beaten second to the world-class filly Warm Heart in the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) in late January. On Saturday at Fair Grounds, I’m Very Busy made it pretty clear he’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the older mare turf division this season with a sparkling 3 3/4-length romp in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial (G2). […]
I’m Very Busy seeking first stakes victory in Muniz Memorial
I’m Very Busy, a surprise second to the globetrotting filly Warm Heart in the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) in late January, can validate that improved form Saturday in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial (G2) at […]
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 […]
How Did He Do That pays $91.20 for prevailing in Oklahoma Derby thriller
Sunday night’s $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3) nearly produced a triple dead-heat, as the 44-1 How Did He Do That just lasted from his Steve Asmussen stablemate Red Route One and Tumbarumba in a finish determined by inches. […]
Hit Show breaks outside in Oklahoma Derby
Trainer Brad Cox’s win streak in the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3) ended at three last year, but the prolific conditioner is back for Sunday’s renewal at Remington Park with Hit Show, who will break from […]