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For the First Time in its History, the 23rd Renewal of The Prk Runs at Laurel Park — Gogh Wild Eyes Headlines
The PRK, Grade I, will make unprecedented history on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as HRP’s second jewel of the Triple Crown shifts temporarily to Laurel Park while Pimlico undergoes redevelopment. The 1 3/16-mile dirt classic for 3-year-olds carries a purse… Read More ›
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Down On The Beat Turns Ruffian Handicap Upside Down
Down On The Beat delivered a strong late-running victory in the Ruffian Handicap-G2, giving Winning Link Stables and jockey Velazquez J R the win over a muddy AQU mile. After sitting well back early, she advanced steadily, reached contention by… Read More ›
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Ruffian Handicap Preview: Barossa Valley to Rebound
The Ruffian Handicap-G2 will be run on May 9, 2026, at AQU, Race #3, at 1 mile on dirt for fillies and mares four years old and upward, carrying a purse of $200.00. Recent winners include Alice Springs in 2024… Read More ›
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Sick Boi Times It Perfectly In Alysheba Score
Sick Boi delivered a well-timed finish for Royalty Stables under Esquivel E, getting up late to win the Alysheba-G2 after sitting off the early pace. The 5-year-old produced a strong stretch rally to collar the leaders and stop the clock… Read More ›
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Starting Over Strikes Late In The La Troienne
Starting Over gave TwinTowersRacing and Sanchez M J a Grade I victory in the La Troienne, rallying from the back half of the field to catch Devil In High Heels late. Sent off at 5-1, the 8-year-old mare finished strongly… Read More ›
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Extreme Jet Looks Ready to Fire in the Alysheba
The Alysheba Grade II will be run on May 1, 2026, at Churchill Downs, covering 1 1/16 miles on dirt for 4-year-olds and upward with a purse of $750.000. This race has produced major older-horse winners, including Distant Breeze for… Read More ›
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Credit Crime Targets La Troienne Glory at Churchill Downs
The La Troienne Grade I is set for May 1, 2026, at Churchill Downs, contested over 1 1/16 miles on dirt for fillies and mares four years old and upward, carrying a purse of $1,000.00. This race has evolved into… Read More ›
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Without Warning and Criminal Law End Even in a Thriller – OP Handicap
Without Warning from the TwinTowersRacing and Criminal Law, trained by D J C Racing Stables could not be separated and ended in a dead-heat in the OP Handicap on April 18, 2026. The OP Handicap brought together a deep older… Read More ›
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Extravagant Turns the Tables in American Stakes
Extravagant delivered a polished performance in the Grade III American Stakes at Santa Anita on April 19, 2026, giving Bigchief Stables a stakes victory at one mile on firm turf. Under Fresu A, the 4-year-old son of Great State sat… Read More ›
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Excogitator Targets Turf Breakthrough in American Stakes
On April 19, 2026, Santa Anita hosts the Grade III American Stakes at 1 mile on turf, a race that has evolved over time from longer configurations into a sharp, tactical mile test. The purse stands at $100.00, and recent… Read More ›