3/23/2024 10 FG Muniz Memorial Handicap (GII) $300.000 4yo&Up 1 1/8m Turf Hcp Weights How close is close? How would you like to be eleventh, only beaten two lengths? Now THAT is close… and thus the story of… Read More ›
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Late Running Doc Rivers Shoots Down Mike La Rosa LA Derby Field
In a strong field for the first LA Derby named in honor of Mike LaRosa, you could make the case for several of these in their ability to get the job done. One of them was the virtual equine version of Doc Rivers, who’s career has been anything but a slam dunk to this point. His career has been good, winning the $200.000 Sleepy Hollow, and then finishing fourth in three straight KYD preps.
Alydar Stable Is “All Take, No Give” in KY Cup Classic Win
3/23/2024 7 TP KY Cup Classic (GIII) $300.000 4yo&Up 1 1/8m Dirt 124lbs Alydar Stable’s All Take looked safe with a sixteenth to run, but had to be game to hold off the Fractious owned… Read More ›
Bourbonette Is Instant Classic as Sorenstam Holds Off Altered State
3/23/2024 11 TP Bourbonette Oaks [KYO] $300.000 3yo F 1 1/16m Dirt 122lbs Riggins Racings Sorenstam showed a lot of heart and determination to get the job done in Saturday’s Bourbonette Oaks at TP. After stalking the… Read More ›
Good Memories Puts on a Clinic in Rushaway Stakes Rout
The Rushaway Stakes appeared on the schedule for the first time and as we move forward, this should be a race that continues to attract a lot of interest. A strong field of took part, and it would be one of the more lightly raced runners, Good Memories, getting the win and doing so by two lengths.
Avatar Edges Pink Attack at Wire to Win Latonia Stakes
Avatar came into the running of the Latonia Stakes after running well in a handful of NY-bred races but was arguably about to have the toughest challenge of her career here since the IA Oaks last Summer. In a field that seemed well-balanced, she went off at odds of 10/1 and would reward her supporters and trainer Smokey Stover with a winning effort.
Mike La Rosa LA Derby Gets Strong Field It Deserves
Last week, the game made the admirable decision to honor Mike LaRosa, a man who should need no introduction to those reading the SRF. After all, if it were not for him, we wouldn’t have a SimRacing Form. FG was his home track, and now his legacy will live on with the LA Derby.
Who Will Be King of the Jungle in Animal Kingdom Stakes?
Animal Kingdom StakesTP Race #5 6f Dirt StakePurse $250.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Creme D Mint Riggins Racing Husbands P 122 — While the three-year-olds are all chasing the KYD today at TP the sprinters get their chance in… Read More ›
Who Will Be Left Priceless After Ruby Stakes?
Ruby Stakes – Grade III [KYD]TP Race #8 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $700.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Sincere Connection Asgar Pedroza M Jr 122 — On the tenth of March Asgar must’ve looked twice at the work out… Read More ›
The Essex Handicap Sees Eight Chances Go to War for a Big Purse
The Essex Handicap – Grade IIIOP Race #1 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $600.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Eight West Party TwinTowersRacing Jaramillo E 120 — There is a nice purse up for grabs, but these handicaps… Read More ›