It was a wet one on Monday in the Northeast, much as was expected. This left the turf course soft, and trainers hoping that their entries would turn into wet track stars. For Ohtani, this was nothing new, as he would be making his third start in four races on soft turf.
Grade II
Divos Moon Shot Gets the Job Done on Wet BEL Turf to Take The Knickerbocker
10/12/2020 2 BEL The Knickerbocker (GII) $150.000 3yo&Up 1 1/8m InTuf 3yo 121lbs Older 124lbs +penalties It was a rainy day in Elmont, NY and that made the BEL turf course a soft lawn… for Mb Stables, that just… Read More ›
You Can’t Doubt Unbridled Passion in Fayette
Fayette – Grade II1 1/8 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $200.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Unbridled Passion Mb Stables Saez L This one had the luxury of stalking its stablemate through pretty soft fractions but had to work… Read More ›
Eclipse Possible in The Hill Prince
On Monday, the Hill Prince will be run at BEL, though for a reduced purse. An eighth of a mile is also cut from the distance, making the race not look much like the previous editions.
Dozen Set For Monday Knickerbocker at BEL
10/12/2020 2 BEL The Knickerbocker (GII) $150.000 3yo&Up 1 1/8m InTuf 3yo 121lbs Older 124lbs +penalties The gents will be headed to the gate on a holiday Monday and we look at the field for The Knickerbocker (GII) to… Read More ›
Draw Blows Fayette Wide Open
Fayette – Grade IIKEE Race #5 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $200.000 For Three Year Olds And Upward. 1 Set In Space Nakamura Stables Cohen D One felt it was the sire that caused Nakamura Stables to pay $70 after… Read More ›
Common Misconception Takes Jessamine, Stamps Ticket for Return Trip to KEE
10/7/2020 5 KEE Jessamine (GII) [BC] $150.000 2yoF 1 1/16m Turf 2yo 122lbs The tote board was lit up in the Jessamine (GII) on Wednesday as the top three finishers were all went off with greater than 10/1… Read More ›
Mahogany Storm Validates His BC Entry in Bourbon
With so much on the line for its winner, and likely anyone in the top three, the Grade 2 Bourbon was wide open with twelve horses hoping it would be them that could get the automatic ticket into the BC Juvenile Turf.
Forever Phooey Takes The Beldame for Younger Generation
The Beldame – Grade II1 1/8 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $225.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Forever Phooey Party Night Rider Stables Alvarado J This stable has never been afraid to throw a horse in a… Read More ›
Gate Should Be Full at KEE for Jessamine
10/7/2020 5 KEE Jessamine (GII) [BC] $150.000 2yoF 1 1/16m Turf 2yo 122lbs One of my favorite races and a race that I’ve been lucky enough to see a few times in RL, there is nothing like fall… Read More ›