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Yaupon denies a biting Firenze Fire in Forego

August 28, 2021 0

Yaupon gamely persevered in Saturday’s $600,000 Forego S. (G1) at Saturday, overcoming runner-up Firenze Fire’s repeated attempts to savage him in the stretch. Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr., Yaupon held […]

Yaupon remains unbeaten in Chick Lang romp

October 1, 2020 0

Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt’s Yaupon lived up to his burgeoning reputation in Thursday’s $200,000 Chick Lang Stakes (G3) at Pimlico. Romping by four lengths and tying the stakes record, the Steve Asmussen sophomore retained his […]

Yaupon looms large in Chick Lang at Pimlico

September 27, 2020 0

On Thursday, Pimlico ushers in Preakness (G1) weekend with a trio of sprint stakes, anchored by the $200,000 Chick Lang Stakes (G3) for sophomores on the main track. Unbeaten Amsterdam (G2) winner Yaupon has been […]

Yaupon blitzes Amsterdam rivals

August 29, 2020 0

Yaupon impressively passed his initial stakes test in Saturday’s $150,000 Amsterdam (G2) at Saratoga, leading wire-to-wire to remain unbeaten in his third start. He turned 6-furlongs in a swift 1:08.50 over the muddy track, scoring […]