On the undercard of the PA Derby and the Cotillion on Saturday at PRX, turf sprinters will also get a chance to run for a nice purse as the 18th running of the Turf Monster Handicap takes place. The race was ungraded when it debut in 2007, and was upgraded to a Grade 3 in 2011.
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Six of The Best Go to the Gate in PA Derby
PA Derby – Grade I (P8) PRX Race #20 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $1,000.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Walk Em Down Mb Stables Geroux F 122 — You can understand this small field for a $1,000.000 prize when… Read More ›
Late Entries Allows PRX Dirt Mile to Fill; Draws Six
As the cutoff to nominate horses for this approached, there was some concern that it might not fill. In the long run, we were able to get enough entries here, in the fourth running of the ungraded PRX Mile. There will be six heading to the starting gate, and the field looks very competitive.
Fast Fillies Go to Battle in The Dogwood at CD
9/21/2024 3 CD The Dogwood (GIII) $300.000 3yoF 7f Dirt 122lbs If it’s good enough for the boys… let’s do one for the girls. Let’s call it the “sister race” to the Harrod… The… Read More ›
Six Sophomore Sprinters in The Harrods Creek at CD
9/21/2024 2 CD The Harrods Creek $300.000 3yo 7f Dirt 122lbs PI… sure. We go to the TwinSpires and look at a group of three-year-old sprinters going seven furlongs in the Harrods… Read More ›
Eight To the Gate for Gallant Bob Stakes
9/21/2024 18 PRX Gallant Bob Stakes (GII) $400.000 3yo 6f Dirt 122lbs The biggest day of racing, here just north of Philly, and we look at a group of eight sophomore sprinters set to go six furlongs… Read More ›
The PID Masters Stakes for Fillies and Mares
The PID Masters Stakes – Grade IIPID Race #8 6 1/2f Dirt Graded StakePurse $300.000 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. 1 Racing Tipster Fractious Velazquez J R 119 — A lightly raced three-year-old boasting four wins… Read More ›
Impressive Run for Escapist in Pocahontas Victory
Sometimes, a young horse will just have a bad race. For Escapist, that is probably all the Adirondack was. After being purchased in private sales for $350.000, Escapist struggled at SAR for the Adirondack but came to CD hoping to escape what happened there in the Grade 3 Pocahontas.
Red High Heels Tap-Dances on Locust Grove Field
9/14/24 5 CD Locust Grove (GII) $400.000 3yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt 3yo 121lbs Older 124lbs TwinTowersRacing’s Red High Heels made quick work of the Locust Grove (GII), closing out opening day here at CD. Leading… Read More ›
HRP’s Ponzi Scheme Steals Taylor Stakes
Taylor Stakes – Grade I1 1/4 Mile Turf Stake Purse $750.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Ponzi Scheme TwinTowersRacing Geroux F This sprinter turned router turned prolific winner turned last placed odds on favorite turned another… Read More ›