The California Distaff Handicap returns to Santa Anita on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with eight California-bred fillies and mares competing over 6 1/2 furlongs on turf for a purse of $100.000. The race has produced several memorable winners, including Falling… Read More ›
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Convincing Scores Convincing Win in Sycamore
On Friday in the Sycamore, Convincing would finally come out on top at the stake level, wether graded or ungraded. He’s had several opportunities, but there would always be at least one horse that got in his way. Following a strong appearance in the DMR Handicap, perhaps he could change that at KEE.
ALB Handicap Brings Together Graded Form and Improving Runners
ALB Handicap Purse $200.00 – For Three Year Olds And Upward 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt Albuquerque Downs – October 10, 2026 The 9th edition of the ALB Handicap brings together a competitive group of older runners, including several seeking… Read More ›
Inaugural Bricks and Mortar Draws Nine to Belmont Turf
Bricks And Mortar Purse $175.00 – For Three Year Olds 7 Furlongs – Turf Belmont Park – October 10, 2026 Belmont Park adds a new race to its schedule this year with the inaugural Bricks and Mortar! Its namesake won… Read More ›
Shine To Class Looks to Add Franklin to Her Grade I Success
The Franklin – Grade II returns to Keeneland on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing six fillies and mares aged three and older together for a 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint and a purse of $400.000. The race has developed a distinguished… Read More ›
Speedy Bunch of CA-Breds Come Down the Hill in California Flag Handicap
California Flag Handicap 6 1/2 Furlongs Turf Stake Purse $100.00 Three Year Olds & Upward Foaled In CA. At SA California Flag Handicap should be a meeting at the wire between Hard Worker and Woodcock, and if there is… Read More ›
The WV Cavada Breeders Classic Continues Big Day in WV
The WV Cavada Breeders Classic CT Race #10 7f Dirt Stake Purse $125.00 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward Foaled In WV. 🐎 1 – Kill The Lycan Trainer: D J C… Read More ›
Eight Line Up for The Hill Prince
The Hill Prince – Grade III BEL Race #5 1 3/16m InTurf Graded Stake Purse $200.00 For Three Year Olds. 1. Ethereum Hack – Family Racing / Zayas Form: His turf form is excellent and improving. The… Read More ›
Deadmans Party Looks Tough in ONT Damsel Stakes
We’ll have a field of five on Saturday for the ONT Damsel Stakes, which is for three year old fillies from ON on the dirt at a little more than a mile. The race has been held mostly every year since 2006, but from then until 2020, it was a turf race. In 2021, it would be moved to the main track.
Louisiana Asset Ready for Some Home Cooking in Gold Cup
Gold Cup 7f on Dirt – Purse $100.00 For Three Year Olds And Upward Foaled In LA Delta Downs Racetrack – Vinton, Louisiana Louisiana Asset from Big Jd Racing comes off a moon shot in the Woodbine Mile on turf… Read More ›