Future Is Now stays hot in stakes-record Franklin
In the form of her life this season, R. Larry Johnson’s homebred Future Is Now racked up her fourth stakes victory in Sunday’s Franklin (G2) at Keeneland. […]
Star of Mystery
Franklin a possible Breeders’ Cup springboard for Star of Mystery
The race for a spot in next month’s Breeders’ Cup isn’t quite over, as the $350,000 Franklin (G2) at Keeneland, a 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint for fillies and mares on Sunday, might yield a potential […]
Cogburn looks formidable in Troy title defense
Following the postponement of a pair of grass stakes from the rain-affected Aug. 3 card, Saratoga’s 12-race program Saturday has been beefed up considerably. Perhaps the shortest-price favorite among the four graded stakes will be […]
Schuylerville, Coronation Cup highlight first two days of Saratoga meet
Fillies feature prominently during the first two days of the 2024 Saratoga meet on Thursday and Friday. Although downgraded from a Grade 3 to a Listed event, the $175,000 Schuylerville S. for juveniles highlights opening […]
Cogburn establishes new North American record in Jaipur romp
Cogburn impressed in Saturday’s Jaipur (G1) over Saratoga’s turf, establishing a new North American record while turning 5 1/2 furlongs in :59.80. […]
Brown entries loom large in Manhattan, Poker; Cogburn leads full field in Jaipur
Like many grass stakes held in New York, trainer Chad Brown has dominated the $1 million Manhattan (G1). He’s won the race nine of the last 12 years, including with Horse of the Year Bricks […]
California Spangle stars in course-record Al Quoz Sprint
California Spangle looked like the next big thing when flooring Golden Sixty in the 2022 Hong Kong Mile (G1), but needed a cutback in trip to hit the heights again. […]
Randomized tackles elders in Beldame; Futurity, Matron showcase juvenile turf sprinters
Dominant Alabama (G1) winner Randomized bids to enhance her resume against older foes in Sunday’s $250,000 Beldame (G2). […]