Blazing made quite an impression this spring when he won the FL Derby on just over two weeks rest to get into the KYD. He didn’t run badly in that race at all, but it always seemed like he would be one to watch extra closely once the TC races were over.
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King Que Niagra Does It Again in The United Nations Stakes
The United Nations Stakes boasted an impressive field, and the biggest names in the race did not let us down. Amongst those stars in the game, there was one with a little bigger resume than the rest of them, and that would be King Que Niagra. After an incredible 2023, plus having won this race in the past, there was a lot to like about him.
King Que Niagra Looks to Win The United Nations Stakes for Second Time
King Que Niagra will be in action this Saturday, as the gelding is one of seven horses taking part in the 19th running of the United Nations Stakes from MTH. This is the first year that the race will be run as a grade 2, as it received a downgrade in its classification from last year, but the $600.000 purse was not changed.
No TC Winners, But Haskell Field Still Strong
With the TC races done with, it will be interesting to see where many of the top three year olds choose to race over the summer months. The Haskell is one of those great options, and while we will not see anyone who won a TC race this year in this race, there are plenty in this who had great runs in those races.
Wander Looks to Be the Perfect Match for The Matchmaker
The Matchmaker – Grade IIIMTH Race #7 1 1/8m Turf Graded StakePurse $300.000 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. 1 Favorite Sister Black N Gold Stable Pennington F 124 — With a dry forecast it brings this… Read More ›
A Tough Field of Battlers in MTH Cup
MTH Cup – Grade IIIMTH Race #8 1 1/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $400.000 For Three Year Olds And Upward. 1 Twin Rackets Alydar Stables Conner T 124 — Looked set for a good year when a closing fourth in the… Read More ›
The Pitcher Stakes Looks Untidy
The Pitcher Stakes – Grade IIIMTH Race #9 1 1/16m Dirt Graded StakePurse $500.000 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. 1 Balius Threshold Ferrer J C 124 — One of those that always runs well, she has… Read More ›
Who Will Make the Grab for the ON Honors in WO Oaks Stakes?
WO Oaks StakesWO Race #5 1 1/8m Dirt StakePurse $500.000 For Fillies Three Years Old Foaled In Canada. 1 Cheap Shot Mo Mentum Farm Moran D 123 — With a purse of $500.000, it just goes to show what an… Read More ›
Wasted Away Headlines the Field in CCA Oaks
Wasted Away looks to continue her strong three year old campaign on Saturday in the 21st running of the Grade 1 CCA Oaks, a race that offers a $500.000 purse. We’ve seen on greats win this race in the past, such as Mrs Bombastic and Naples, and now we will see if the reigning KYO winner can get the win here at the “Graveyard of Favorites”.
Mb Stables Continues His Quick Call Dominance
Mb Stables has had plenty of success in the Quick Call, being the winning trainer in each of the three previous runnings of the race and four in total. For 2024, he would start two horses in hopes of extending his winning streak in the race, and Bad Fear would get the job done as he prevails by a neck over Awad at the wire.