STAKES ARTICLES

All the Stakes previews and reviews.

Prince George Claims The Amsterdam Crown

Prince George seemed like he should be one of the favorites for the running on the Amsterdam on Friday, as he had been running well and recently scored a 101 SRF in a victory at the Lang Stakes. There were several in the field that also ran there, but if Prince George could beat them before, surely he could do so again. He would be our pick and was the second choice of the bettors.

The MTH Oaks Sends Eight to the Gate

The highlight of the day at MTH on Saturday will be the 18th running of the MTH Oaks, sending three year old fillies a little more than a mile over the main track. It is a race that debuted in 2006, and up until last year, saw it’s purse range from between $100.000 and $200.000.

Royal Horses Look Like Favorites in The Amsterdam

On Friday, the highlight of the day at SAR will be the 21st running of the Grade 3 Amsterdam, sending a full field of twelve a total of six and a half furlongs on the main track. This race provides a great opportunity for trainers to give their horses a race to prepare for the BC Sprint, while keeping them away from older horses if they felt that is best.

Deep Field Ready to Go in Crosby Stakes

A spot in the BC Sprint is on the line at DMR on Saturday, as the 20th edition of the Crosby Stakes will be going to post. This Grade 1 event has seen some great winners in the past, including two horses that did so twice: Sweeper in 2011 and 2013, and then Z One Chance in 2018 and 2019. Also a past winner was a nine year old Alpha Ultimo in 2009 in what was his next to last career victory.