STAKES ARTICLES

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Stinky Rene Runs Swiftly In Stretch To Capture Taylor Stakes

It’s almost hard to believe that just two months ago at the Beverly D, I was looking at that race and saw Stinky Rene has being an unlikely candidate to win. Something has happened with this filly, and whatever it is that TwinTowersRacing figured out to get her to finally show the ability that he always knew that she had, it has translated into victories.

Weekend Stakes Recap 10/7/23

10/7/23   7  AQU   The Champagne (GI) [BC]      $500.000   2yo        1m  Dirt     120lbs    6  SA   Chandelier Stakes (GII) [BC]        $200.000   2yoF      1 1/16m Dirt     120lbs    7  SA   Pharoah Stakes (GI) [BC]$300.000  2yo     1… Read More ›

Demanding Commander Painlessly Prevails in First Lady

You know it’s a fantastic day of virtual racing when a $750.000 Grade 1 isn’t big enough to get into an eight-race Pick ’em! That’s because it was not a “win and you’re in” race for the BC, but in spite of that, you can count on several horses from this race running in the BC at SA next month. Demanding Commander was not one of them in 2022 despite having a good season that saw her win close to $700.000.