Filling the LA-bred stakes this weekend was difficult, as four out of the seven scheduled such races failed to fill, including two races that I was given to cover. So, I will move on to one of the races that did get enough entries at FG, the LCD Juvenile, for two year olds.
STAKES ARTICLES
All the Stakes previews and reviews.
Five in Classic on LCD at FG
12/14/2024 8 FG LCD Classic $150.000 3yo&Up Foaled in LA 1 1/16th m Dirt 3yo 121lbs Older 123lbs +penalties The field is small, the story line is obvious, so expect the unexpected. We look at… Read More ›
Nine Fillies in Tropical Park Oaks at GP
12/14/2024 2 GP Tropical Park Oaks $125.000 3yoF 1 1/16th m Turf 122lbs +penalties Tropical Park has been gone for decades… did you know, the first artificial surface was used there? That was many,… Read More ›
Eleven Hope to Find Joy in Fifth Avenue
On a weekend that will have several statebred stakes taking place around the country, it should come as no surprise as to why breeding in New York is so popular within the game. The purse levels for the Fifth Avenue and Great White Way far exceed what we are seeing in other states. Here, we will look at the Fifth Avenue, which is the race for juvenile fillies.
Big Purse Draws Nice Field to AQU for NYSS – Great White Way
12/14/2024 2 AQU NY Stallion Series – Great White Way $500.000 2yo Foaled in NY 7f Dirt 120lbs We look at a field of eleven Gotham-bred youngsters set to go seven panels, and… Read More ›
Tote Lights Up with Longshots in The Inaugural Stakes at TAM
12/7/2024 9 TAM The Inaugural Stakes $125.000 2yo 6f Dirt 120lbs +penalties We picked four of the eight horses and… swing and a miss… looking at the tote-board, we weren’t the only ones that… Read More ›
Mb Too Strong Late, Takes The Sandpiper Stakes at TAM
12/7/2024 10 TAM The Sandpiper Stakes $125.000 2yo 6f Dirt 120lbs +penalties The Big Barn is hot… not that they aren’t always as tough as nails, but right now, they are hard to get in… Read More ›
Age Still Makes a Difference in Valedictory Stakes
Valedictory Stakes – Grade III1 1/2 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $135.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st El Gran Cambio Bears Stable Pinto M 2:29.18 Dropped back as expected and his usual late finish was good enough to seal… Read More ›
Appreciate Wins the Tactical War in The Go For Wand Handicap
The Go For Wand Handicap – Grade III1 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $200.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Appreciate Mo Mentum Farm Franco M It is always nice to pick the first three and always nice… Read More ›
Lucille Edges Multiple Shadows to Win The Demoiselle
It’s back to the winner’s circle in The Demoiselle for D J C Racing Stables, as the trainer wins the race for the second year in a row as well as for the third time in five years. Getting the job done for him was Lucille, a filly who wins her third big stake in four tries.