It’s the biggest race of the year for turf horses, and the second biggest race of the BC: the 22nd running of the BC Turf. This year, the purse has been increased to $5,000.000, up a $1,000.000 from where it had been since 2016, and more than double what it was back in 2003.
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Can The Lady of the Lawn Add to Her Legacy? It’s The BC F&M Turf
11/2/2024 10 DMR BC F&M Turf (GI) $2,000.000 3yo&Up F&M Preference to BC F&M Turf Points. 1 38thm Turf 3yo&Up 3yo 121lbs Older 124lbs Let me start this preview by saying I’m sorry for it being a bit… Read More ›
BC Distaff Looks to Break Mare Jinx
BC Distaff – Grade I 1 1/8 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $2,000.000 3 Year Olds And Up Fillies and Mares. The grade one BC Distaff is the premier showcase for fillies and mares at HRP. The race is run at… Read More ›
The Classic is a Classic Race of Age and Style
BC Classic – Grade IDMR Race #15 1 1/4m Dirt Graded StakePurse $7,000.000 For Three Year Olds And Upward. Whilst we all love the run for the roses, the thrill of the Kentucky Derby and the dream of a triple… Read More ›
The Only Sure Thing About The BC Fillies Juvenile Turf Is It Will Go to a Filly
BC Juvenile Fillies Turf – Grade IDMR Race #10 1m Turf Graded StakePurse $1,000.000 For Fillies Two Years Old. This race has been on the BC card since 2008, and that first running was won by Faithful Pet from Diablo… Read More ›
Can Darrow Stay Unbeaten in The BC Juvenile Turf
BC Juvenile Turf – Grade IDMR Race #9 1m Turf Graded StakePurse $1,000.000 For Colts And Geldings Two Years Old. Run since 2007 that first race was won by Angelos Stables with Gold War Paint which was a real enigma… Read More ›
The BC Mile Has a Bit of Everything, Including My Confusion
11/2/2024 13 DMR BC Mile (GI) $2,000.000 3yo&Up Preference to BC Mile Points. 1m Turf 3yo&Up 3yo 123lbs Older 126lbs The DMR turf course is the venue, and this is another humdinger of a race. The BC… Read More ›
Maxmillion Farm Looks to Crush The BC Sprint
As BC day continues on Saturday, the best sprinters in virtual racing will compete for a $2,000.000 purse in the prestigious BC Sprint. This is a race that has seen multiple repeat winners, with Alpha Ultimo doing so in 2005, 2006, and 2008; Shoot Skyhigh in 2009 and 2010, and then Bold Star in 2013 and 2014.
Can Lady Sammyantha Repeat Or Does Another Speedy Spinster Take The BC F&M Sprint?
11/2/2024 7 DMR BC F&M Sprint (GI) $1,000.000 3yo&Up F&M Preference to BC Fillies & Mares Sprint Points. 7f Dirt 3yo&Up F&M 3yo 122lbs Older 124lbs The Fastest Females In All The Land… at least on the main oval. … Read More ›
Fractious Looks “Good” in The BC Dirt Mile
There will be BC races on Saturday that attract more attention, but these talented dirt milers should not be overlooked as the 18th running of the BC Dirt Mile takes place at DMR. This is a race that has been won by the likes of Whats Up, Hardline, and Moment Of Madness.