The 2026 Miss Liberty Stakes will be contested on May 24, 2026, at Monmouth Park over 1 1/16 miles on the turf for fillies and mares three-year-olds and upward. The purse is listed at $100.00 with an additional $15.00 available… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
All the Stakes previews and reviews.
Hard Worker Lives Up to Name in Thors Echo Win
With the scratch of Mamba, six horses took to the starting gate on Saturday for the Thors Echo Stakes, and we would end with an entertaining finish as three of them were close together at the wire. After checking the photo, it would be Hard Worker getting what would be his biggest career victory.
One Spirit Cruises to Win in The Keertana
Last year, One Spirit won six times and earned over $1,700.00 in thirteen starts, but she had been off to a rather quiet start in 2026. In four starts, her only win was an allowance win at TAM, but at the same time she had still been running well.
They Can’t Touch Eximius in The Cliff Hanger Stakes
Over his 18-race career heading into the Cliff Hanger Stakes, Eximius has quietly been a productive horse in overnights, and most of those of races have been at high or mid level tracks. On Saturday, he would make just his second career start in a stake, and the previous attempt was a long time ago.
Five Females Go To The LS Turf In the OB Distaff
5/25/26 12 LS OB Distaff $200.00 (up to $30.00 for TX-bred) 3yo&Up F&M 1m Turf 3yo 116lbs older122lbs +penalties The ladies take to the LS turf course as we look at the field of five set to go a flat… Read More ›
Nine Speedsters In Speightstown Sprint at LS
5/25/26 11 LS Speightstown Sprint $100.00 (up to $15.00 for TX-bred) 3yo&Up 6f Dirt 3yo 116lbs older122lbs +penalties It’s no secret that Speightstown was one of my all-time favorites and I’ve been lucky enough to own a couple of his… Read More ›
Clandestine Healer and Virtual Handyman Lock Horns in Crystal Water Stakes at SA
Crystal Water Stakes1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $100.00 Three-Year-Olds And Upward Foaled in CA. At SA Crystal Water Stakes has been around for quite some time. Sort of a cross section of owners here at HRP, even I won one… Read More ›
Star Vault Looks for First Win of Season in Sexton Mile
Sexton Mile – GIII $400.00 – For Three Year Olds And Upward 1 Mile – Dirt Lone Star Park – May 25, 2026 There is something pure and fair about a mile race. You need some speed, but you also… Read More ›
Eva v Two Past Champions in Valentine Stakes at SA
Valentine Stakes1 Mile Stake Purse $100.00 Fillies And Mares Three-Year-Old And Upward. At SA Valentine Stakes brings a nice match-up of fillies and mares at this time of year each spring… always a colourful array of track and horses…. Read More ›
Flop Looks to Rebound in Competitive Texas Derby Renewal
The 2026 Texas Derby at Lone Star Park will be run on May 25, 2026, at 1 1/16 miles on dirt for 3-year-olds with a purse of $300.00 plus Texas-bred supplements. Although still a relatively young stakes, the race has… Read More ›