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Haggis Smoothie Dominates NY Breeders Futurity
Haggis Smoothie proved his class once again with a strong, gate-to-wire performance in the NY Breeders Futurity at Finger Lakes, completing the six-furlong dirt stake in 1:10.51 for owner The Sidley Stud under jockey Rohena J M. The talented juvenile… Read More ›
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All Hail Big Blue—Carle Place Champion!
Big Blue (Mb Stables) delivered a sharp stakes score for jockey Franco M, securing the Carle Place at 6 furlongs on turf. Sent off at 4-1, the 3-year-old sat close early, moved to the front by the middle stages, and… Read More ›
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Confident Elegance Fights Back to Clinch Franklin
Confident Elegance delivered a perfectly timed sprint to snatch the Grade II Franklin at 5½ furlongs on turf, earning a nose decision for owner Maxmillion Farm with Corrales G aboard. Stalking the pace from the outset, she stayed within striking… Read More ›
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Haggis Smoothie — NY Breeders Futurity Preview
The NY Breeders Futurity at FL is a State bred $200.000 stake for NY-foaled two-year-olds going 6 furlongs on dirt (assigned weight 118 lbs, with added pounds only for recent graded/stakes winners). This edition blends maiden winners stepping up with… Read More ›
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Small Things — Carle Place Stakes Preview
The Carle Place Stakes at AQU is a $150.000 turf sprint for three-year-olds at 6 furlongs (weight: 122 lbs; NY-bred bonus up to $22.50). This year’s field blends proven turf sprinters with a few route-class runners cutting back, setting up… Read More ›
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Franklin Preview — Stellar Strength the One to Beat
Keeneland’s Franklin (G2) brings together a salty cast of turf-dash specialists going 5½ furlongs on the grass for a $400.000 purse, open to fillies and mares 3yo & up. Historically this race tilts to mares in sharp late-season form exiting… Read More ›
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Starting Over Outkicks Barossa Valley in Spinster
Race: Spinster – Grade I [BC] • Distance/Surface: 1 1/8 miles, Dirt • Purse: $650.00 • Track: Keeneland (Fast)Final time: 1:47.92 • Fractions: :47.1 • 1:11.1 • 1:35.4 • 1:47.4Winner: Starting Over (Owner: TwinTowersRacing) • Jockey: Lezcano JExotics: $1 Exacta… Read More ›
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Late and Lethal: Lady Lara Takes TC of America
Race: TC of America (Grade II) — Keeneland, 6 furlongs, Dirt, Purse $400.000, Fillies & Mares 3YO+Track: Fast • Fractions: :22.2 • :45.2 • :57.1 • Final: 1:09.11 Order of finish (top 3): 1) Lady Lara (Night Mare Racing, Geroux… Read More ›
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All Roads Lead to Wasted Away in Spinster
Race overview: The Spinster (Grade I) at Keeneland (Race 3) goes 1 1/8 miles on dirt on Oct 5, 2025, for fillies & mares 3YO+ with a purse of $650.00. A cornerstone prep for top older females, the Spinster has… Read More ›
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Queen of the Keeneland Six — Lady Sammyantha Poised to Reign TC of America
Race overview: The TC of America (Grade II) at Keeneland, 6 furlongs on dirt, Race 2 — Oct 4, 2025, offers a $400.000 purse for fillies & mares 3yo+. A salty sprint with multiple graded performers, sharp works, and plenty… Read More ›