Before we get to the KYD on Saturday, we have plenty of other business to take care of as the undercard for the race also has a high level of intrigue. Here we will look at the Grade 2 American Turf, a race for three year olds that prefer to do their running on the grass instead of on the dirt.
Grade II
Appreciate Destroys Santa Maria Stakes in Impressive Win
4/21/2024 12 SA Santa Maria Stakes (GII) $200.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt 123lbs +penalties Sunday’s Santa Maria Stakes (GII) took longer to load the field than it did to determine a winner… Mo Mentum Farm’s Appreciate… Read More ›
It’s All in the Game as Spanky Takes Elkhorn
Elkhorn – Grade II1 1/2 Mile Turf Stake Purse $350.000 Open 4 Year Olds And Up. 1st House Of Games Spankys Barn Saez L For some reason the AI decided that it wasn’t going to chase front runners today at… Read More ›
Mb Stables Goes 1-2-3 in OP Handicap
The purse for the OP Handicap was increased to $1,250.000 and Mb Stables decided that he did not want to share that with anyone, except for the fourth place portion. It was a great race for the trainer, as his three entries competed a 1-2-3 finish with Lion Lake leading the way and beating his stablemates by a quarter length.
Santa Maria Lands Six Starters for Sunday Stakes
4/21/2024 12 SA Santa Maria Stakes (GII) $200.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt 123lbs +penalties Left coast and Sunday Stakes Action… always good stuff. We look at the field for the Santa Maria Stakes (GII)… Read More ›
Elkhorn Could Be a Battle of the Ex-Claimers
Elkhorn – Grade IIKEE Race #2 1 1/2m Turf Graded StakePurse $350.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Dark Arts TwinTowersRacing Geroux F 123 — This one is typical of the horses from this yard, only two wins but… Read More ›
Large Purse at Stake in The OP Handicap
A lot of the recent attention has gone to three year olds, but this weekend, older horses will get their chance to be in the spotlight as a large $1,250.000 purse is there for the taking in the OP Handicap. It’s the first time that this amount has been offered here.
Bella Latte Holds Off “Devil” – Takes Appalachian at KEE
4/6/2024 3 KEE Appalachian (GII) $400.000 3yoF 1m Turf 120lbs To quote ol’ Bob… I think the Green Card was just a bit outside in this one… but what a race! KEE living up to the… Read More ›
Fujisan Will Be KYD-Bound Following Wood Memorial Win
With these final 100-point races of the season, all it takes is for one prep race newcomer to make a great impression to shake up the KYD leaderboard. The Wood Memorial had all the look of being that type of race with several horses looking plenty capable of thriving in the spoiler role.
KYD Chase Newcomers May Steal the Show in Wood Memorial
There are plenty of meaningful races taking part this weekend, including three 100-point races for the KYD. Here, we will look at The Wood Memorial, which is AQU’s biggest prep for the derby.