6/5/26 5 SAR The Phipps Stakes (GI) [BC] $500.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/8m Dirt 123lbs When you have three lengths separating a field of eight, you know you’ve just watched on heck of a horse… Read More ›
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Stellar Strength Narrowly Hangs on in The Intercontinental
Older female turf sprinters had their chance in the spotlight on Thursday in the Grade 2 Intercontinental, and the finish would be very tight amongst the top four finishers. Getting the nod by a nose was Stellar Strength as she held on for a wire-to-wire victory.
Dangerous Fugitive Outlasts The Field In The BEL Gold Cup
The last time that Dangerous Fugitive ran at SAR, he would run third in the Grade 1 Sword Dancer at odds of 30/1. He would get more respect at the betting window this time around for the BEL Gold Cup, and he took care of business, winning by a length.
Diametric Primed To Add The True North To His Growing Stakes Collection
The True North will be contested on June 6, 2026, at Saratoga as a Grade III sprint over 6½ furlongs on dirt for older horses carrying 123 pounds. The race offers a purse of $400.000 and has produced notable winners… Read More ›
Trio From Top Barn Threatens to Dominate The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan Handicap – G1 (BC) $1,000.00 – For Three Year Olds And Upward 1 Mile – Dirt Saratoga – June 6, 2026 The Metropolitan Handicap has always been a prestige race and that is reflected by the spoils that… Read More ›
Turf Specialists Gather for The Poker Stakes
The Poker Stakes – (Grade lll) Purse $300.00 – For Four Year Olds And Upward One Mile – InTurf Saratoga – June 7, 2026 There’s nothing quite like summertime racing at Saratoga, and this weekend’s busy stakes schedule gives us… Read More ›
Painville vs Beach Towel: Battle of Queens in The Just A Game
The Just A Game – GI $500.00 For Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward 1 Mile – Inner Turf Saratoga – June 6, 2026 Six equine ladies will line up on Saturday at Saratoga hoping to add their… Read More ›
Gogh Wild Chases TC History In The BEL
One of the most frequently discussed topics amongst virtual trainers is whether or not the TC can ever be won within our game. It’s a difficult enough feat in the real world as is, and something that has never happened since TC races began in the game in 2004
Mb Stables Head Pennine Ridge at SAR
Pennine Ridge1 1/16 Mile InTurf Graded Stake Purse $300.00 Three-Year-Olds. At SAR. The Pennine Ridge. Welcome to Dan’sWorld. Here’s a race designed for turf horses. You open it for entries; you expect to see turf horses in the entry… Read More ›
Three-Year-Olds Set to Fight it Out at Seven Panels in The G1 Stephens
The Stephens Grade 1 7f on Dirt Purse $500.00 For Three Year Olds Saratoga Racecourse Saratoga Springs, NY Illusionary Artist from Nakamura Stables must be reckoned with, regardless of who you end up betting in The G1 Stephens on Saturday… Read More ›