The NY Breeders Futurity returns to Finger Lakes on Monday, October 12, 2026, with eight New York-bred two-year-olds competing over six furlongs on dirt for a purse of $175.000. The race has a long history of producing promising young runners,… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
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Calileach Picks Up Another Big Purse, This Time In QE II Challenge Cup
Last month, Calileach ran on the turf for the first time this year in the six and a half furlong $1,500.00 Grade 2 Music City Stakes, and took home the top prize. Now running longer, she would look to get a Grade 1 victory in the QE II Challenge Cup and was not about to let the rain get in her way.
Patrol Storms From Eleven Lengths Back to Win ALB Handicap
ALB Handicap Purse $200.00 – For Three Year Olds And Upward – 1 1/8 Miles – DirtAlbuquerque Downs – October 10, 2026 Who’s that closing from eleven lengths off the pace? It’s the Avenue Z homebred Patrol with jockey Tracy… Read More ›
Extra Red Battles To Take The Cavada Breeders Classic
The WV Cavada Breeders Classic 7 Furlongs Dirt Stake Purse $125.00 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up Foaled In WV. 1st Extra Red The Sidley Stud Almodovar G 1:22.11 The Sidley Stud had a… Read More ›
Express Run Writes First Chapter of Bricks and Mortar History
Bricks And Mortar Purse $175.00 – For Three Year Olds – 7 Furlongs – Turf – Belmont Park – October 10, 2026 The inaugural running of the Bricks and Mortar at Belmont Park came down to the wire, with Express… Read More ›
Bonus Baby is The Gold Cup Winner at Delta Downs.
Gold Cup 7f on Dirt – Purse $100.00 For Three Year Olds And Upward Foaled In LADelta Downs Racetrack – Vinton, Louisiana Bonus Baby from Night Rider Stables was our clear second pick and was also the recipient of a… Read More ›
Destined Charge Is Unchallenged in the Hill Prince
The Hill Prince – Grade III 1 3/16 Mile Inner Turf Stake Purse $200.00 Open 3 Year Olds. 1st Destined Charge Mb Stables Silvera Ru 1:51.62 “If he gets an uncontested lead at a reasonable… Read More ›
Display Stakes Looks Wide Open
Display Stakes $125.00 For Two Year Olds 7 Furlongs – Dirt Woodbine – October 11, 2026 This Sunday at Woodbine they will run the nineteenth edition of the Display Stakes for two year olds. The race used to be run… Read More ›
Dont Take The Girl Takes The ONT Damsel Trophy Instead
Following a disappointing run in the Grade 1 Alabama, it was interesting to see what would happen with Don’t Take The Girl. In August, trainer Big Jd Racing showed a massive amount of confidence in moving her up into the Grade 1 from overnights, which included the $5.00 claimer at BTP in June.
Glorious Song Attracts Twelve
Glorious Song Stakes $125.00 For Fillies Two Years Old 7 Furlongs – Dirt Woodbine – October 11, 2026 Yearlings are on the ground, and I am sure dreams are already taking hold around them. Dreams of what can be and… Read More ›