The Sanford was moved up a couple weeks this year to correspond with the first weekend racing at beautiful Saratoga Race Course. I would have loved to have been there for real, and the weather was great, both there and within HRP.
Grade III
John Henry Smuggles The IND Derby Away from His Rivals
The IND Derby – Grade III1 1/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $500.000 Open 3 Year Olds. 1st Smugglers Blues John Henry Saenz D This horses works had been steadily improving to the point that he was working grade one winning… Read More ›
Scratches Spoil Modesty Handicap
Two days ago, we had a field of six going to post for the Modesty Handicap. Thanks to rain making the turf soft, that field size was cut in half.
Homme de Guerre Looks to Seal the Deal in American Derby
After attacking older runners in his his past two efforts at this distance on the grass, Blushing Meadows has found the perfect placement for Homme de Guerre against other sophomores, and hopes to take home top honors. American Derby –… Read More ›
Two Year Old Prospects on Display in Sanford
Two year old racing on HRP is always hotly contested, regardless of what level of track you are running at, but a race like the Sanford at beautiful Saratoga Race Course is especially coveted. I took a look at last year’s field and wondered, where are they now?
Modesty Handicap Should Be Good for Mb Stables
A field of six will be heading to the gate for the 15th running of the Grade 3 Modesty Handicap, and they will be happy to see the purse has been increased by $50.000 to where it had been for the last two years.
Introverted Hopes Equipment Change Helps Win ONT Matron Stakes
Trainer Gdp Inc. opted to add blinkers for this four year old bays run in the Gr. I Phipps, and she didn’t like not being able to see her competition. She will get full view here and that should have… Read More ›
Forget the Details; this Result is with the Devil
07/13 The IND Derby – Grade IIIIND Race #2 1 1/16m Dirt Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Smugglers Blues John Henry Saenz D This race gives a good opportunity to some of the lesser lights of this… Read More ›
The Forbidden Apple Field is Loaded as Older Horses Look for Fair Chance
The Forbidden Apple – Grade IIISAR Race #6 1m InTurf Graded StakePurse $150.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. It seems just about every player at HRP has realized that there is very little point in trying to beat the… Read More ›
Five Little Pigs Proves That Pigs Can Fly in The PRM Cornhusker Handicap
The PRM Cornhusker Handicap – Grade III1 1/8 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $300.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Five Little Pigs Nolespan Racing Franco G Either Nolespan is a genius or they got lucky. Either way, they have… Read More ›