The Shakertown first appeared in the game in 2004, but a major change was made to the race in 2017 that has played a significant impact. Prior to that year, the race was for four year olds and upward only, but in 2017, they allowed three year olds to take part.
Grade II
As KYD Fever Reaches its Crescendo, We See The Wood Memorial Ready to Launch Another Dream
The Wood Memorial – Grade II [KYD]AQU Race #7 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $750.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Federation D J C Racing Stables Beschizza A It is great to see the stable… Read More ›
State Star Handles The Slop Like A Pro In GP Oaks
State Star was making her graded debut in the GP Oaks, and it was also the first time that she was running more than seven furlongs in her career. Recent works suggested she’d be fine with the distance and could handle this crowd. One thing that was not a first for her was running on a sloppy track.
Top Threats in GP Oaks Seem to Start from Outer Half of the Gate
There are many big races this weekend, and one of them is a race that we would probably call the Mb Oaks, as that trainer as simply dominated the GP Oaks recently, winning the race in four of the last five years.
It’s Good to See a Champion in Action in New Orleans Handicap
New Orleans Handicap – Grade IIFG Race #11 1 1/8m Dirt StakePurse $500.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1st Champion In Action Night Rider Stables Hernandez B J Jr Well the seven year old was… Read More ›
Paris Broadway Puts on Masterful Performance in FG Oaks
The first 100-point race for the KYO is in the books, and a good season for Arindel in this division would get even better as his filly, Paris Broadway, making just her second start for the trainer and after he purchased her, stalked the pace and picked up the win.
100-Point KYO Races Start with FG Oaks on Saturday
FG Oaks (Grade 2) (KYO)- $400.000 PurseFG- For Fillies Three Years OldOne Mile and One Sixteenth on the DirtMarch 26, 2022 This Saturday, we officially enter the 100-point races for the KYO. There are a total of six of them… Read More ›
New Orleans Handicap Looks Wide Open, but Will Weight Make the Difference?
New Orleans Handicap – Grade IIFG Race #12 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 First Sargeant High Voltage Franco M 117 Gets in with no weight from the inside draw so… Read More ›
No Regrets for TwinTowers as They Take The Azeri
The Azeri – Grade II 1 1/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $350.000 Filly & Mare 4 Year Olds And Up. Well this race lived up to the hype but there were a few surprised along the way. It was no… Read More ›
Longshot Shining Moments Wins The Hillsborough Stakes
Horse racing can be very unpredictable. Virtual horse racing, even more so. When everything seemed to look good for Number Nine to show her class and continue her strong run of form in the Hillsborough Stakes, she won’t even be a part of the exacta. Instead, the win goes to Shining Moments, who’s a very accomplished horse in her own right but her form was not at the same level as Number Nine’s.