Slow Down Andy battles back in Sunland Derby; Cleopatras Charge upsets Sunland Park Oaks
An intense speed duel and a dramatic stretch drive were the key storylines in Sunday’s thrilling renewal of the Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park. […]
Road to the Kentucky Derby
Epicenter, Call Me Midnight rematch on tap in Louisiana Derby
TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) — Race 12 (6:44 p.m. ET) A rematch featuring the speed of Epicenter and the closing kick of Call Me Midnight is on tap in Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby […]
Classic Causeway cruises in Tampa Bay Derby
The 4-5 favorite Classic Causeway controlled the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) throughout and sped to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard. […]
Forbidden Kingdom coasts in San Felipe
Forbidden Kingdom passed his first-two test Saturday in emphatic style with a wire-to-wire, 5 3/4-length triumph in the $401,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita. Favored at even-money in the field of seven three-year-olds, […]
Morello, Venti Valentine score decisively in Gotham, Busher
Morello justified even-money favoritism in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct with a handy 4 1/2-length decision under Jose Lezcano. The Gotham was virtually a two-horse affair from start to finish. Dean’s List, third […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Fountain of Youth, San Felipe, Gotham
The Fountain of Youth (G2) is the likeliest of the quartet to have a major impact on the trail, while the utility of the San Felipe (G2) arguably depends on how the race plays out. The Gotham (G3) has a few smart types, but more of the one-turn variety. […]
Emmanuel makes stakes debut in Fountain of Youth; seven in Davona Dale
The $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) runneth over with high-profile Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls, making it the most eagerly anticipated event on a banner Saturday at Gulfstream Park. […]
Forbidden Kingdom gets first stamina test in San Felipe
Whether Forbidden Kingdom continues on the Triple Crown trail or perhaps goes back to focusing on one-turn races will be decided Saturday in the $400,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita. Either way, Hall […]
Un Ojo springs 75-1 shocker in Rebel
On a day of several big upsets in racing around the globe, Un Ojo provided one of the biggest by pulling a 75-1 shocker in the $1 million Rebel S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park on […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Rebel Stakes
The field for Saturday’s $1 million Rebel (G2) gives a sense of déjà vu, with the top five from the Southwest (G3) reuniting over the same 1 1/16-mile circuit at Oaklawn Park. But the result might not be the same. […]