12/23/23 9 GP The Mr. Prospector (GIII) $125.000 7f Dirt 3yo&Up 120lbs Older 123lbs +penalties Vacation, smacation… we have graded races, and they need to be looked at. We get a full gate for The Mr. Prospector (GIII),… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
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One Beer Edges Lightning in Final Strides to Win Great White Way
Two year old races can always be unpredictable, but our pick to win the Great White Way seemed to be in a good position to grab the victory. However, that would not be the case as a strong stretch run by One Beer, a 21/1 longshot, would light up the tote board and have trainer South Shore Stables drinking (but not drinking a lot) in celebration!
Lady Lara Hands Night Mare Fifth Ave
12/16/23 3 AQU NY Stallion Series – Fifth Avenue $500.000 2yoF 7f Dirt 120lbs The Green Card overrides my inability to pick races as Lady Lara, owned by… Read More ›
Hoku Maintains His Unbeaten Record in The Springboard Mile
1st Hoku D J C Racing Stables Smith M E Made it four from four and there is no other player here at HRP that deserves a horse like this as this home bred goes into the new year… Read More ›
Strong Chance of Lightning in Great White Way
As 2023 comes to a close, I would like to thank everyone who has read my previews and recaps over the past year and hope that it has added to your virtual racing experience in some way. This coverage of the Great White Way, a fantastic event for two year old NY-breds is my final race of the year. I look forward to covering the races next year, but will take the time to enjoy my holiday break.
NY-Bred Fillies Go to Post in NYSS-Fifth Ave
12/16/23 3 AQU NY Stallion Series – Fifth Avenue $500.000 2yoF 7f Dirt 120lbs As another year comes to a close, this being the last race of SRF coverage for my 2023 season, we take in…… Read More ›
Is KYD Winner In the Field for RP Springboard Mile?
RP Springboard Mile [KYD]RP Race #1 1m Dirt StakePurse $300.000 For Two Year Olds. Ever since Beach Dandy won this race in 2018, I have always considered it to be a key race in the two-year-old calendar. Coming as it… Read More ›
Cioppino Wires Steady Growth in Upset At WO
12/10/2023 2 WO Steady Growth Stakes $100.000 3yo&Up – Foaled in ON 1 1/16m Dirt 3yo 120lbs Older 123 +penalties Get in front and improve position… at 40/1, none the less. TwinTowersRacing’s Cioppino did just… Read More ›
Paradise Has a “Warrior” for La Prevoyante Photo
12/9/2023 2 WO La Prevoyante Stakes $100.000 3yo&Up F&M – Foaled in ON 1 1/16m Dirt 3yo 120lbs Older 123 +penalties The La Prevoyante Stakes was a story of speed and a photo finish… in… Read More ›
Riggins Racing Takes Starlet In Divine Fashion
12/9/2023 2 LA Starlet (GII) [KYO] $200.000 2yoF 1 1/16m Dirt 120lbs +penalties Riggins Racing looks like the have a monster in Divine Moonlight… the jet-black filly won her debut, splashing home at FP, then just missed after… Read More ›