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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.

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.

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.