The BEL – Grade ISAR Race #2 1 1/4m Dirt Graded StakePurse $2,000.000 For Three Year Olds. This is perhaps not the most important BEL ever run, as there is no Howl To The Hound going for a first-ever HRP… Read More ›
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TC Winners Galore in The Metropolitan Handicap
Next up on the SAR schedule on Saturday will be The Metropolitan Handicap, another race that awards an automatic spot into the BC in five months, this one for the Dirt Mile. This is a race that saw the great Alpha Ultimo capture three of the first four editions, and more recently saw So Profound go back to back in 2020 and 2021.
BC Turf Sprint Spot at Stake in The Jaipur
A spot in the BC Turf Sprint is up for grabs as the division as it’s first “Win and You’re In” race at SAR in the 22nd running of the Grade 1 Jaipur. Nine horses will be taking part in the race to not only try to get into the BC, but also take the top portion of the $500.000 purse.
Marathon Turf Monsters Go for Big Payday in The Manhattan
6/7/25 9 SAR The Manhattan (GI) $1,000.000 4yo&Up 13/16m Turf 123lbs The third leg of the TC but that bonus is safe (in more ways than one) and we look at… Read More ›
Let Me Explain Looks to Get Back to Form in The Just A Game
The Just A Game – Grade I SAR Race #5 1m InTurf Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward. 1 Voltaire Threshold Lopez P 123 — A consistent mare that has run some decent races… Read More ›
Lady Hilltopper Looks to Top Classy Field in The NY
6/6/25 6 SAR The NY (GI) $750.000 4yo&Up F&M 13/16th m Turf 123lbs It’s going to be some crazy racing going on at SAR over the next couple… Read More ›
Starting Over Looks to Continue SAR Success in The Phipps Stakes
It’s time to head to SAR for the BEL racing festival! The excitement will begin earlier in the week, and as we move into Friday, we will have the 20th running of the Phipps Stakes, a Grade 1 with significant BC implications.
There’s No Credit Crime So the Best of the Rest Do Battle in The Acorn
The Acorn – Grade ISAR Race #3 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Fillies Three Years Old. 1 Este Nocha D J C Racing Stables Lopez P 122 — Well, if there is an excitement machine in this race… Read More ›
Lonestar Annie Has No Issue Stepping Up in The Gamely Stakes
In a field that featured the likes of Painville and Techfluence High, it was easy to look past Lonestar Annie. The five year old mare was making just her second start on the grass, and even though she had a strong work in preparation of the race, others were simply going to be more appealing.
Jakarta Gets His Second Shoemaker Mile Victory
This year’s Shoemaker Mile would see a head to head battle between the last two winners of race as Jakarta (2023) and Electric Blue (2024) looked to win it again while taking on four others. After running a mile on the turf, it would be Jakarta going wire to wire, just like he did two years ago.