This Sunday at ELP, we will have the sixth running of the ELP Derby, an ungraded stake for three year olds that has seen its purse gradually increase over the years after debuting initially at $75.000.
STAKES ARTICLES
All the Stakes previews and reviews.
Can Albaquirky Overcome Massive Weight Disadvantage in Fourstardave?
All eyes will be on the Fourstardave Handicap on Saturday, as it is the first “win and you’re in” race for the BC Mile while offering a pretty nice $500.000 purse along the way. That purse amount has been fairly consistent since 2012, and it has attracted a strong field of eleven.
There May Be a Grand Opening to Admire in AP Million
AP Million – Grade ICNL Race #3 1 1/4m Turf Graded StakePurse $1,000.000 For Three Year Olds And Upward. 1 Grand Opening Riggins Racing Hernandez R M 124 — This was a very good four-year-old that won the grade one… Read More ›
Small Field for Bison City Stakes
It took multiple last minute entries, but the Bison City Stakes will be held this Saturday, with five Canadian fillies heading to the starting gate. The resulting field could be seen as a bit soft, since only one horse has earned over $100.000, and three have made less than $60.000.
It Looks Like a Battle Between a Lady and a Storm in Beverly D
Beverly D – Grade II [BC]CNL Race #2 1 3/16m Turf Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. 1 Swam Pass TwinTowersRacing Bejarano R 124 — You wouldn’t get to see this sort of entry… Read More ›
It Looks Like a Free Agent May Be Taking Home Secretariat Stakes
Secretariat Stakes – Grade IICNL Race #1 1m Turf Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Double Wide Dreaming Mb Stables Pennington F 122 — A throw in here based on works rather than any racecourse form, he is… Read More ›
The KD Preview Races Review
KD Preview Ladies Turf Mile1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $250.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Not A Big Deal Mb Stables Gutierrez Mario2nd Lousiana Woo Invicta Group Llc Prat F3rd Power Royale D J C Racing… Read More ›
Gormley Puckers Up to Kiss the Victory
Pucker Up Stakes – Grade III1 1/8 Mile Turf Stake Purse $400.000 Filly 3 Year Olds. 1st Gormley Royalty Stables Beschizza A Got a really nice early position behind the pace which was strong enough to make those leaders falter…. Read More ›
Dominant Effort by Edward the Good in The WV Derby
Last year, Fractious and J R Velazquez teamed up to win the WV Derby at MNR, as Terabyte picked up the victory. This combination would get the job done again, as Velazquez was aboard Edward The Good, and would lead the gelding to an impressive two length victory.
Decimas Queen Will Be BC Distaff Bound After Taking Hirsch Stakes
Back in May, Decimas Queen nearly pulled off a win in the KYO, but settled for second to Wasted Away. After struggling in the Acorn, she showed her ability on the turf, but now had the opportunity to get a big win on the dirt, and earning her spot in the BC Distaff.