Will we see the future KYD winner running on Saturday at AQU in the Remsen? Well, we did last year, as Hippyheart’s Bad Debt finished second in the Remsen and he carried that momentum into the spring. Now, a field of twelve will hope that they can follow the lead of Bad Debt and also make the big race.
STAKES ARTICLES
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Six In The Sandpiper Stakes at TAM on Saturday
12/7/2024 10 TAM The Sandpiper Stakes $125.000 2yo 6f Dirt 120lbs +penalties The girls get to take a swing at a nice pay-day, and we look at the field of six set to go… Read More ›
Eight Youngsters Look to Add to Their Resumes in The Inaugural Stakes at TAM
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 ›
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 ›