Asgar entered three for the Awad at AQU, but none of them would end up running. This would include our pick to win, Mind The Dimes, as well as another of our picks, so these scratches were unexpected, especially with firm turf. With them gone, we were left with seven heading to the starting gate.
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Bottomless Mimosas Gets the Win in The Athenia
There was plenty of reason to like Bottomless Mimosas in the Athenia, and that’s why we made her our pick. But could this be the race where she could put an end to her streak of finishing second while doing one better? Indeed she would, as the finally picked up that elusive first stake win.
T7I Has Another Nice One as Axon Takes FLSS-Affirmed
10/19/24 2 GP The FL Sire Stakes – Affirmed $200.000 2yo – Foaled in FLA 7f Dirt 118lbs + penalties Well, I could say we did a good job picking these, but it looks… Read More ›
The Flower Looks Between Two as Works Take on Form
The Flower AQU Race #5 1 1/16m InTurf StakePurse $150.000 (plus up to $22.500 for NY-breds) For Fillies Two Years Old. 1 Ruths House TwinTowersRacing Davis D 120 — This one was within a length of going to the BC,… Read More ›
Glorify Stables Brings Broadway to NM for ALB Handicap
Going out west, it is time to take a look at the ungraded ALB Handicap. This is held on the main track for three year olds and upward at a distance of nine furlongs. It first appeared on the calendar in 2014, but has not been run every year, and has not been contested since 2021.
The FL Sire Stakes – Affirmed Brings Seven Youngsters to GP
10/19/24 2 GP The FL Sire Stakes – Affirmed $200.000 2yo – Foaled in FLA 7f Dirt 118lbs + penalties SoFla and GP are the venue for some up-and-coming youngsters, and we look… Read More ›
No Clear Favorite in The Athenia
A field of seven will be heading to the starting gate for the 20th running of the Athenia, a one time graded stake that lost its Grade 3 designation in 2023. Purses have generally been constant in the $100.000 to $200.000 over the history of the race.
Florida Freshmen Fillies Get Going in FL Sire Stakes – Susan
10/19/24 3 GP The FL Sire Stakes – Susan $200.000 2yoF – Foaled in FLA 7f Dirt 118lbs + penalties Down to Hallandale Beach and a group of seven freshman fillies set to go… Read More ›
Plenty Of Dimes in The Awad
Two year old turf horses will get a chance to run for nice purse on Saturday, as the 11th running of the Awad takes place at AQU. This race has gone back and forth between BEL and AQU over it’s history but seems to have found its home at the Big A now.
Roman Hound Makes It Look Easy in NM Thoroughbred Futurity
Asgar may have entered three into the NM Thoroughbred Futurity, but Jive Inc is one of those trainers that have become known for successfully breeding great horses in NM. He will hope that Roman Hound is one of the next great ones to be added to that list following this victory.
