Dream just beyond Recall in Del Mar Oaks
A competitive renewal on paper, Saturday’s $302,415 Del Mar Oaks (G1) turned out that way on course as well with a nail-biter on the wire. John C. Oxley’s homebred Dream Dancing just got the lucky […]
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Madam Dancealot won’t be overlooked in Del Mar Oaks
After rallying last-to-first in the San Clemente H. (G2), Madam Dancealot can confirm herself as the meet’s leading 3-year-old filly with a victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1). She will square off against […]
Lockdown and Vexatious return in Mother Goose
Lockdown and Vexatious were last seen taking part in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 5, and Saturday return to action as part of a seven-filly field entered in the $250,000 Mother […]
Abel Tasman goes last-to-first in Kentucky Oaks 143
Abel Tasman gained a measure of revenge on Friday when flying past tiring pacesetter Paradise Woods to prevail in the $1 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. The pair met up in the Santa […]
Salty heads Kentucky Oaks worktab at Churchill Downs
Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) victress Salty posted a :48.40 four-furlong breeze in company with Davona Dale Stakes (G2) runner-up Summer Luck for trainer Mark Casse on Friday over the fast dirt at Churchill Downs in […]
Miss Sky Warrior, Paradise Woods post works for Kentucky Oaks
Trainer Kelly Breen called an audible Thursday morning while preparing multiple Grade 2 heroine Miss Sky Warrior for the May 5 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Originally scheduled to go to the track at […]
Southern California fillies loom large in Kentucky Oaks
By Scott Shapiro California-based males do not have a strong chance to capture their fourth straight victory in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby next Saturday, but the same cannot be said regarding the […]
Ever So Clever too smart for Fantasy rivals
Clearview Stable’s Ever So Clever put in a furious rally down the stretch of Friday’s $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park and ran down pacesetter Chanel’s Legacy to earn her first stakes victory. With […]
Benner Island ready to stamp Oaks ticket in Fantasy
Although Paradise Woods has supplanted the sidelined Unique Bella as a possible heavy favorite for the Kentucky Oaks (G1), there are still 13 other spots for the May 5 “Run for the Lilies” at Churchill Downs. […]
Farrell completes sweep of Fair Grounds’ three-year-old filly series in Fair Grounds Oaks
Coffeepot Stables’ homebred Farrell continued marching her way back to Churchill Downs on Saturday with an effortless 3 1/4-length victory in the $388,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2). Sent off the 2-5 favorite, the Wayne Catalano […]