3/7/26 1 OP The Azeri (GII) $400.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt 122lbs A weather disclaimer was issued prior to this one, and we hit the exacta… Muddy, indeed. Chalky, indeed. Post time favorite Spring Street, from the… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
All the Stakes previews and reviews.
Lady Hilltopper Cruises to Hillsborough Threepeat
For the last two years, Lady Hilltopper has won the Hillsborough Stakes, and despite being 8/1 on the morning line for some reason, she was sharply bet down to being an even money post time favorite as over half the pick ‘em selections went to her.
All She Does Is Hwin
Hwin continues to live up to her name, doing nothing but win as she comfortably won The May by two lengths to go a perfect 4-for-4 on her career. The filly is trained by Spb Racing, who wins the May for the first time.
Altered State Wins Slugfest in Hurricane Bertie at GP
3/7/26 4 GP The Hurricane Bertie (GIII) $150.000 4yo&Up F&M 6 1/2f Dirt 124lbs +penalties This day has the smell of dead-heat… many, many dead heats. So I committed the cardinal sin… skipped the Mb Stables horses, and,… Read More ›
Resurgent Gives D J C Racing Stables Another Gander Win
After running third in the Runyon here last time out, Resurgent scored a win against NY-breds on Saturday, prevailing in a photo over Angel In Command in The Gander. It’s the second career win for the colt by Lea, and trainer D J C Racing Stables will be hoping that there is more to come for him.
Opportunity Knocks for Five Fillies in China Doll Stakes
China Doll Stakes Purse $100.000 – For Fillies Three Years Old One Mile – Turf Santa Anita Park – March 8, 2026 A field of five fillies is set for the 15th running of the China Doll Stakes. China Doll… Read More ›
Promising Three-Year-Olds Square Off in The Columbia Stakes
The Columbia Stakes Purse $125.000 – For Three Year Olds One Mile – Turf Tampa Bay Downs – March 7, 2026 On the undercard of Tampa Bay Derby day, the 10th running of The Columbia Stakes once again offers a… Read More ›
Lacombe Memorial at FG
Lacombe Memorial FG Race #5 1 1/16m Turf Stake Purse $100.000 (plus up to $15.00 for LA-breds) For Fillies Three Years Old. 1 Spring Ginger The Sidley Stud McMahon C J 122 As usual highlighted the… Read More ›
Sixteen Clamor to Get in the Gate for Santa Ysabel Stakes
Santa Ysabel Stakes – Grade III $100.000 For Fillies Three Years Old 1 1/16 Miles – DirtSanta Anita Park – March 8, 2026 How does a race with a $100,000 purse draw an overflow field of sixteen three-year-old fillies? It’s… Read More ›
Berlin Looks to Rise to The Challenger
The Challenger Stakes – Grade III TAM Race #7 1 1/16m Dirt Graded Stake Purse $125.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Alive Arindel Curtis B 122 This six-year-old has been around the… Read More ›