It’s the final chance to earn KYD points! After last week’s excitement, we probably know who at least half of the KYD field will be, but there are spots that are up for grabs at the back end of the top 20. Bring on the Grade 3 Lexington, which is the final opportunity for horses to earn points.
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Wide Open Field in The Fleet Sprint Handicap
Checking on the action down at OP on Saturday, we will be treated by the $500.000 Grade 3 Fleet Sprint Handicap, giving us an opportunity to check out some of the games top sprinters. The race first appeared on the schedule in 2006 for a modest $150.000, and gradually saw its purse increase over time until reaching its current level in 2020.
Seven Look to Party in Giants Causeway
It’s time to take a look at the 19th running of the Giants Causeway from KEE, a race that should be memorable as it will provide the largest purse that it ever has in its history. It’s an increase of $50.000 from 2023, and that was also an increase of $50.000 from the $200.000 purse that was seen in 2022.
Strong Field Contests Makers Mark Mile
Makers Mark Mile – Grade IKEE Race #2 1m Turf Graded StakePurse $600.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Winter Book Fractious Lopez P 123 — This horse has put up some fine performances in its career so far… Read More ›
Ladies Run for a Big Payday in The Apple Blossom Handicap at OP
4/13/2024 2 OP The Apple Blossom Hcp (GI) $1,250.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt Hcp Weights Don’t get much bigger than this, unless it’s November… The Apple Blossom Hcp (GI) and its huge purse shows… Read More ›
Wiley Is Stacked & Packed
4/13/2024 1 KEE Wiley (GI) $400.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Turf 123lbs Did the Easter Bunny come late? Wow, look at the basket of goodies we’ve been left for the Wiley (GI), a mile and… Read More ›
Can Fox Off Have Her Way with Limestone Field?
4/12/2024 1 KEE Limestone Turf Sprint $250.000 3yoF 5 1/2f Turf 120lbs A KEE race going un-covered? Not on my watch! We look at a nice group of sophomore filly turf sprinters, ready to cover five and… Read More ›
Fractious “Kills” for Beaumont Win at KEE
4/6/2024 2 KEE Beaumont (GII) $400.000 3yoF 7f Dirt 123lbs KEE can kick home some big prices and the Beaumont (GII) was a case in point as Fractious stays as hot as a frying pan with… Read More ›
Lady Sammyantha Too Strong in Vinery Madison Win
4/6/2024 4 KEE Vinery Madison (GI) $600.000 4yo&Up F&M 7f Dirt 123lbs Lady Sammyantha is one of those horses that has my number… when I pick her, she throws a (rare) off race, when I don’t… Read More ›
Fire Chase Holds Off Ocean Storm to Win SA Derby
Heading into the SA Derby, Fractious had two horses safely locked into the KYD but there was room for another and had plenty of candidates. Master And Commander had given him a close call in the BG Stakes an hour earlier, but it would be Fire Chase getting the job done in the SA Derby.
