Filly three year olds will get a jump on the weekend when they compete here at Saratoga in the Gr. III Lake George race. Named for the beautiful surroundings just north on the Interstate 87, this event has drawn six… Read More ›
Grade III
Brazen Deception Has Taken a Shine to the Turf with American Derby Victory
In just his second event over the grass in his past two starts, this three year old chestnut by Braveheart has definitely found what he has been looking for, and trainer Nakamura Stables could not be happier. American Derby –… Read More ›
Charlemagnes Command Captures LA Derby
Completing this event with the only sub 1:48 time and just three tenths of a second off the track record, it seems that third time with Lasix was just what the Vet ordered to help bring home this title for… Read More ›
High One Sails Away with The Sanford
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.
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 ›