A lot seemed to be pointing in the direction of Grand Dragonville for the Mabee Stakes. She had been on a strong run on consistency, was getting a weight allowance over the older horses in the field. This would make her both our pick and the post time favorite. Despite things looking promising, she still had to show up.
Month: August 2019
Evenly Matched Five in The Turf Monster Handicap
The Turf Monster Handicap – GIII9/2/19PRX Race 2 5F – TurfPurse $300.000Three Year Olds and Up A field of only five turf sprinters have been entered for this years running of the Turf Monster Handicap over this turf course… Read More ›
Six Hopefuls in The Hopeful
09/02 The Hopeful – Grade IAR Race #12 7f Dirt Graded StakePurse $350.000 For Two Year Olds. There is some talent in this field but overall only six starters in what is basically a win and you’re in grade one… Read More ›
Tactical Becomes First Ever Three Year Old Woodward Winner
Everyone in the game knows how well three year olds have run against older horses, especially this time of year. There was a blip in that domination though: the Woodward.
Jones Stakes May Help FL Derby Winner Gain Valuable BC Points
Sitting in eleventh position for this year’s BC Classic with 14 points, Estero Farms Phooeys Queen Blue is hoping to add an addition four points with a victory here, and get himself a better chance at a post position come… Read More ›
Ten Set for The FL Sire Stakes – Susan
The FL Sire Stakes – Susan – NG8/31/19GP Race 4 7F – DirtPurse $200.000Two Year Olds Fillies FL Breds A field of ten Florida bred two year old fillies are entered up for this years running of the FL… Read More ›
Ten Entered for The Saranac
The Saranac – GIII8/31/19SAR Race 5 1 1/16M – InTurfPurse $200.000Three Year Olds Here we have ten three year old turf runners for this years grade three Saranac over the inner turf here at Saratoga. Almost full field here… Read More ›
The Spinaway Features Top Juvenile Fillies
The final weekend of racing at Saratoga is always fascinating, especially with the races for two year olds that close out the meet, the Grade 1 Spinaway on Sunday, and then the Hopeful that runs on Monday.
The VA Derby Returns After Six-Year Hiatus
The VA Derby – GIII8/31/19CNL Race 1 1 1/8M – TurfPurse $250.000Three Year Olds A field of six three year old turf runners has been entered up for the return of the Virginia Derby over the huge Colonial Downs… Read More ›
Sweet Sweat Looking to Add BC Points in DMR Futurity
Already has a runner-up effort in this seasons Gr. II Best Pal Stakes where he earned his four points entering today’s race. Had three straight visits to the winner’s enclosure prior to that effort, so will be a top contender… Read More ›