Prior to the Valentine Stakes, Commanding Jane had never run on the turf. After a strong work here on April 29th on the grass, trainer Serenity Stables was feeling good about his filly’s chances.
Month: May 2021
Mb Stables is “Jolly” with Runhappy Result
5/8/21 3 BEL Runhappy (GIII) $150.000 4yo&Up 6f Dirt 123lbs +Penalties Weather caused a lot of scratches at BEL on Saturday, but not in this one… they were happy to run in the Runhappy (GIII) and in… Read More ›
Winter Solstice Lands The Man o War for John Henry
5/8/21 6 BEL The Man o War (GI) $700.000 4yo&Up 1 3/8m innerTurf 123lbs The story of the ’21 Man o War (GI) was weather… a turf course labeled as Good caused a slew of scratches and… Read More ›
Secrether Takes The Vagrancy Handicap for Fifth Consecutive Win
5/8/21 4 BEL The Vagrancy Handicap (GIII) $150.000 4yo&Up F&M 6 1/2f Dirt Hcp Weights Secrether had been beating up on lessers and you know what, she beat up on graded horses as well. the Elki Stable… Read More ›
Dutty John Crow Wins The Peter Pan at 39/1
For some reason, the bettors were not high on Dutty John Crow, and made him a 39/1 longshot. We were higher on him, making him one of our picks after watching him finish second in the Coolmore Lexington, which was run in the mud.
Absolutely Creepy is Absolutely the Favorite in Valentine Stakes
It was looking like the Valentine Stakes was not going to fill, but on the last day, we would get our fourth nomination, so the race is a go! Three of the four runners here do have recent experience, so we still should get an entertaining race.
Will There Be Some Kiwi Sunshine in Santa Barbara Stakes?
Santa Barbara Stakes – Grade IIISA Race #2 1 1/2m Turf Graded StakePurse $100.000 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. 1 Folsom Tradition Hippyheart Espinoza V This… Read More ›
Peter Pan Looks Up for Grabs
It’s the weekend between the KYD and PRK, and as we wonder if the hound will howl again in the winner’s circle next week, we get a race at BEL which is always an exciting one to keep an eye on.
Which Star Will Shoot in Star Shoots
Star ShootsWO Race #7 6f Dirt StakePurse $125.000 (plus up to $18.75 for ON-breds) For Fillies Three Years Old. 1 This One Is Fast Patterson Stables Stein J With just win to her name you… Read More ›