Just eight days ago, on the fifth of July, Fractious and Our Athletes executed a private sales transaction that would see Fractious get the talented filly Purple Charger in exchange for $550.000. Such a purchase can be high risk, high reward when talking about two year old fillies in July, but for the moment it certainly looks like Fractious got himself a great one.
Grade III
Top Contenders Draw Outside Posts for The Schuylerville
Welcome to Saratoga for another year of fabulous racing! The first stake of the meet will be the 20th running of the Grade 3 Schuylerville, which is for two year old fillies. With the stake season just getting underway for two year olds, there are plenty of opportunities for younger horses to make a name for themselves here at the Spa.
Cherokee Thriller Surprises in PRM Cornhusker Handicap
PRM Cornhusker Handicap – Grade 3 – $300.000 PRM – 1 1/8 Mile – Dirt For Three Year Olds And Upward July 8, 2023 Cherokee Thriller stalked the pace set by Eagle Mountain and took control in the final furlong… Read More ›
Wavy Girl Best in The Iowa Oaks
The Iowa Oaks – Grade 3 – $225.000 PRM – 1 1/16 Mile – Dirt For Fillies Three Years Old July 8, 2023 Wavy Girl stalked the pacesetter, Avatar, and outran her in the stretch to win the Iowa Oaks… Read More ›
Long Term Parking Proves Too Much in The IND Oaks
7/8/23 1 IND The IND Oaks (GIII) $200.000 3yoF 1 1/16m Dirt 120lbs +penalties Finish Photo Unavailable Due To Laziness
The Rain Doesn’t Change the Expected Result in The IND Derby
The IND Derby – Grade III1 1/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $300.000 Open 3 Year Olds. 1st Wahpekute Sioux Mb Stables Rispoli U If ever there was a race that went exactly as expected, it was this one. With a… Read More ›
Parade Leader Leads Throughout, Hangs on for Victory Ride Victory
7/8/23 2 BEL The Victory Ride (GIII) $175.000 3yoF 6 1/2f Dirt 122lbs +penalties
Love Of The Derby Hangs on to Win The Manila
There was plenty to love about the Grade 3 Manila heading into the race, starting with the new purse for the race, more than double what it had been previously. For Mb Stables, there was alot more to love after the race as his budding star, Love Of The Derby took home the win in what was a close finish at the wire.
Auger Faces Five in PRM Cornhusker Handicap
The PRM Cornhusker Handicap – Grade 3 – $300.000 PRM – 1 1/8 Mile – Dirt For Three Year Olds And Upward July 8, 2023 Auger looks like the one to beat in this contest, but if anyone can give… Read More ›
Iowa Oaks Too Close to Call
The Iowa Oaks – Grade 3 – $225.000 PRM – 1 1/16 Mile – Dirt For Fillies Three Years Old July 8, 2023 This is one of those fields where you could make a case for almost every horse. Some… Read More ›
