12/7/2024 9 TAM The Inaugural Stakes $125.000 2yo 6f Dirt 120lbs +penalties We head down to Tampa and a group of youngsters that will be going six panels in The Inaugural Stakes. I doubt that… Read More ›
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Luminous Gold Makes Alydar Stables Debut in The Demoiselle
It’s a big weekend for two year olds at the Big A on Saturday, as races that award points for both the KYO and the KYD will take place. Here, we will look at the fillies side in the 20th running of the Grade 2 Demoiselle. 10 points for the KYO will be heading to the winner, so while it’s not the biggest prep for the race, we all know that a few points could mean the difference between running in the race or sitting on the also eligible list.
Eight in Cigar Mile at AQU
12/7/2024 5 AQU The Cigar Mile Hcp (GII) $500.000 3yo&Up 1m Dirt Hcp Weights How bad is it when a handicap race carries more weight than the Highweight? Oh, to be around people that actually understood horse… Read More ›
Lady Hilltopper Finally Gets Her Grade One
The Matriarch – Grade I1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $300.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Lady Hilltopper Black N Gold Stable Gutierrez Mario 1:32.91 Whilst the stable has some other good horses, this mare is without… Read More ›
Boomtown “Hard Nut” to Crack in KY Jockey Club Win
11/30/2024 6 CD KY Jockey Club (GII) [KYD] $400.000 2yo 1 1/16th mile Dirt 3yo121lbs 120lbs I’m very surprised that Hard Nut was sent off at 19/1 odds… a lot more surprised than I am that he won. … Read More ›
Out Of Tlove by a Head in Golden Rod Victory
11/30/2024 6 CD Golden Rod (GII) [KYO] $400.000 2yoF 1 1/16th mile Dirt 120lbs It seemed like every other horse in the race took a swing at Out Of Tlove, and although it was a speed… Read More ›
Charlie Jace Edges Diamond Haggis for HOL Derby Win
11/30/2024 6 DMR HOL Derby (GI) $300.000 3yo 1 1/8th mile Turf 122lbs I picked one right, shocker… and another dead-heat, not a shocker. Mb Stables‘ Charlie Jace was sent off as the 1/2 favorite… Read More ›
Candy Shows No Fear as Marty Throws a Party at GP
The FL Sire Stakes – In Reality1 1/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $300.000 Open 2 Year Olds Foaled In FL. 1st Candy Fear Party Martyparty Rodriguez Jam 1:41.84 Made it three wins in a row with a powerful staying effort… Read More ›
Quail Trot Doubles Up in My Dear
The FL Sire Stakes – My Dear1 1/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $300.000 Filly 2 Year Olds Foaled In FL. 1st Quail Trot Wood Duck Stables Gaffalione T 1:42.05 After her impressive win in the FL Sire Stakes Susan last… Read More ›
Late Run by Investment Center Pays Off in Clark
Before the Clark even began, we were surprised to learn that all three of the Fractious runners that were scheduled would be scratched for the race. This would leave us with a field of eight on a fast track, so it’s not as if rain caused the scratches.