Much was on the line in the 15th running of the WO Mile, as an automatic bid into the BC Mile would await the winner. Heading into the race, it seemed as though Kimura would be the one to beat, but he would not be the story on this day. Instead, it was a gelding from Nakamura Stables named Iron Nation that would get the victory.
Grade I
Young Turf Hopefuls Run in Summer Stakes
Every year, the Summer Stakes is one of the most competitive stakes out there for two year olds, providing an automatic bid to the BC Juvenile Turf. Not only that, but it is the first significant graded race for those two year olds that want to run a little longer, so the opportunity that it provides horses and trainers is pretty big.
Kimura Headlines WO Mile
The highlight of racing this weekend will happen north of the border, as the 15th running of the Grade 1 WO Mile goes to post. In addition to its appealing $1,000.000 purse, the race features an automatic spot for the BC Mile, the third “win and you’re in” race for that BC race which is now just six weeks away.
Gaelic Wonder Looks to Bring Home the Big Reputation
Natalma Stakes – Grade I [BC]WO Race #2 1m Turf Graded StakePurse $250.000 For Fillies Two Years Old. 1 Give Thanks Mb Stables Lezcano J It is a weird anomaly that when a trainer has multiple entries in a race… Read More ›
Close DMR Futurity Finish Goes to Pocantico
In the DMR Futurity, a field of twelve horses got together in what could be considered a chance for them to pick up the first big win of their careers and try to make a name for themselves going forward.
The Train is Running on Time for AER in The Hopeful
The Hopeful – Grade I (P1)7 Furlongs Dirt Stake Purse $250.000 Open 2 Year Olds. 1st Locamotive Aer Stables Ryan S In a field that looked so even i was amazed that the fastest worker and runner up in the… Read More ›
Mb Stables Wins DMR Debutante for Fifth Straight Year
Winning the same race for five consecutive years is an incredible accomplishment. It is made even more amazing when it is a Grade 1. That is what Mb Stables achieved in the DMR Debutante on Sunday, as his filly, Not A Big Deal pulled off the win.
“Mo Mentum” Takes Naples to The Spinaway Win
9/6/2020 11 SAR The Spinaway (GI) $250.000 2yoF 7f Dirt 119lbs Well, my picks didn’t pan out, but it looks like a lot of punters struggled in this one. Naples, sent off at 11/2 odds moved up… Read More ›
American Phuegoah Wins The Woodward Handicap for The A Stable
In the Woodward Handicap, The A Stable picked up their biggest win as a trainer, as it is their first ever Grade 1 win. Special congratulations go out to them on this special achievement, and hopefully we will see them pick up more of these in the future.
Twelve Are Hunting a DMR Futurity Win
This Labor Day we will have a chance to see some of the top juvenile horses in the game right now, all of which currently have big aspirations. It is the 18th running of the DMR Futurity, a race that has been won twice by the eventual KYD winner the following season.
