A great day of racing has come to an end at LRL, and it will be remembered for Gogh Wild’s big win in the PRK and the discussions that will follow as to whether or not he can become a TC winner. Right before that race, we had the Dinner Party Stakes, with six talented turf horses searching for the $250.00 purse.
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Facts Of Love Wins Photo and The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at LRL
a 5/15/26 3 LRL The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (GII) $300.00 3yoF 11/8m Dirt 122lbs Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (GII) was a two-part story with All Or Nothing living up to her name in a way as… Read More ›
The Dinner Party Stakes Draws a Field of Six
This Saturday, all eyes will be on LRL as the track hosts the normal slate of races from PIM over PRK weekend. As a part of that undercard, we will have the 22nd running of The Dinner Party Stakes, which is a nine furlong event on the turf course.
A Big Friday at LRL and The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Is a Big Test
5/15/26 3 LRL The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (GII) $300.00 3yoF 11/8m Dirt 122lbs I’ve spent a LOT of time in this dump… too much. But, some great memories like St. Chrisbee winning his… Read More ›
Down On The Beat Turns Ruffian Handicap Upside Down
Down On The Beat delivered a strong late-running victory in the Ruffian Handicap-G2, giving Winning Link Stables and jockey Velazquez J R the win over a muddy AQU mile. After sitting well back early, she advanced steadily, reached contention by… Read More ›
Ruffian Handicap Preview: Barossa Valley to Rebound
The Ruffian Handicap-G2 will be run on May 9, 2026, at AQU, Race #3, at 1 mile on dirt for fillies and mares four years old and upward, carrying a purse of $200.00. Recent winners include Alice Springs in 2024… Read More ›
Nitro Explodes Along the Rail to Catch Lava Man in TS Turf Sprint
TS Turf Sprint – GII $600.000 For Three Year Olds And Upwards 5 1/2 Furlongs – Turf Churchill Downs – May 2, 2026 The turf sprint division tends to be somewhat ignored, but it can also produce some of the… Read More ›
Beach Towel Lays Claim to CD Distaff Turf Mile
CD Distaff Turf Mile – Grade II 1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $1,000.00 Filly & Mare 4 Year Olds And Up. 1st Beach Towel Winning Link Stables Curtis B 1:32.71 Well in the end this race was… Read More ›
Cold At Knight Warms Things Up in Eight Belles
Eight Belles – Grade II 7 Furlongs Dirt Stake Purse $700.00 Filly 3 Year Olds. 1st Cold At Knight Our Athletes Curtis B 1:21.87 This home bred filly has been showing plenty of improvement and today came… Read More ›
Influence Seeker Edges Edgewood
Edgewood – Grade II 1 1/16 Mile Turf Stake Purse $600.00 Filly 3 Year Olds. 1st Influence Seeker Mb Stables Lopez P 1:40.21 Well, I said she was inconsistent but maybe a better description would… Read More ›