The biggest race of the day on Saturday in our virtual racing world will be the 20th running of the QE II Challenge Cup, a Grade 1 race that sends three year old fillies nine furlongs around the turf course at KEE. The $750.000 that is offered represents a new high for the stake, as it had been at $600.000 for the last two years, and lower amounts before that.
Grade I
Untidy Cleans Up in The Spinster
On Sunday, a spot in the BC Distaff would be clinched as a field of twelve took part in the Grade 1 Spinster at KEE. After nine furlongs on the main track, it would be a horse that ran in the BC Fillies and Mares Turf getting the job done, as Untidy would grab the win by a little more than a length.
Chagrin Falls Sends Mo Mentum Farm to DMR, Wins Shadwell at KEE
10/5/24 7 KEE The Shadwell Turf Mile (GI) [BC] $1,250.000 3yo&Up 1m Turf 3yo 121lbs Older 124lbs If you used our picks, you nailed down the Superfecta… I know, I know, we don’t do that… Read More ›
Obi Wan Uses The Force to Win The Champagne
The Champagne – Grade I [BC] [KYD]1 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $500.000 Open 2 Year Olds. 1st Obi Wan Allinthegate Corrales G The first six home in this race were all valued at over ten to one by the odds… Read More ›
Wild Cats Earns an Impressive Win in First Lady
In a field with proven superstars, it would be one of the more lesser known fillies that took home the victory in the Grade 1 First Lady. Wild Cats was hot, winning three in a row, and returning to graded competition for just the third time.
David Beats Goliath at the Wire to Win Breeders Futurity
At the end of the Breeders Futurity, a photo finish was declared between horses that are trained by one trainer who has won over 1,000 graded stakes and another that has less than ten. On such a big racing weekend with plenty of impactful races, it would be one for the “little guy” as Williams9’s Decal prevailed in the headbob.
Nakamura Enjoys The “Sunset” at AQU, Takes The Frizette
10/5/24 6 AQU The Frizette (GI) [BC] $400.000 2yo 1m Dirt 120lbs Some odd looking races today, but I think we can put to rest all of the “closers can’t win” jazz… this one went right according… Read More ›
Williams9 Shows Their Muscle in Alcibiades
Alcibiades – Grade I [BC] [KYO] 1 1/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $600.000 Filly 2 Year Olds. 1st Out Of Tlove Williams9 Velazquez J R This horse had the form, but I keep expecting the Williams9 juvenile bubble to burst… Read More ›
Great Field Lined Up for The Spinster
The big weekend of action at KEE will not end on Saturday, as Sunday will also feature a big “win and you’re in” race for the BC. That will be the Grade 1 Spinster, a $600.000 race, that will send it’s winner to the BC Distaff.
Mb Stables Looks to Take Command of First Lady
An outstanding field has assembled for the 20th running of the Grade 1 First Lady at KEE, in hopes of taking the top share of the $750.000 purse that is being offered. That’s amount that was first reached in 2022, and is the high point for the race.