The 19th Running of the G3 Appleton Saturday, April 1, 2023 GP Race #15 $150.000 4+ 124 Lbs (plus penalties) 1-Mile (Inner Turf) Course Record-1:32.03 (Hawaiian Lord-2023) Stakes Record-1:32.06 (Stealth Fighter-2013) #1 Giannis (Riggins Racing/J.J. Castellano 124): Gelding took back-to-back… Read More ›
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Mr Pancake Seeking Confidence Boost in Ghostzapper
The 20th Running of the G3 Ghostzapper Saturday, April 1, 2023 GP Race #14 $150.000 4+ 124 Lbs (plus penalties) 11/16 Course Record-1:40.73 (Be Lucky-2023) Stakes Record-1:40.99 (Nick Of Time-2004) #1 Essential (Blazin D/A.R. Rodriguez): Rail horse has started ’23… Read More ›
Will it Be Cold Enough for Winter to Come in The Pan American?
The Pan American – Grade IIGP Race #17 1 1/2m InTurf Graded StakePurse $200.00 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Cheveley Park Mo Mentum Farm Franco M 124 — I think there is more than meets the eye with… Read More ›
Loaded Field for The Fantasy
The Fantasy – Grade 3 – $600.000 OP – 1 1/16 Mile – Dirt For Fillies Three Years Old April 1, 2023 One of three races this weekend with 100 KYO points on the line, this field has had some… Read More ›
With KYO Points on the Line, Fillies Are Fired Up for GP Oaks
GP Oaks – Grade 2 – $250.000 GP – 1 1/16 Mile – Dirt For Fillies Three Years Old This race has a rich history, going all the way back to 2004 when Outrageous Nevada won the GP Oaks for… Read More ›
Field of Ten Look for a Masterpiece in The OP Mile
This Saturday at OP, we will have the second running of the OP Mile, which is part of the undercard for the bigger race of the day: the prestigious AR Derby. But before we can get to that point, we’ll get a chance to see this talented group of ten battle for a $400.000 purse.
Maggie Greene Looks for Fourth Orchid Win in Five Years
Only five horses have made their way to GP for the 19th running of the Grade 3 Orchid, but don’t worry, there is plenty of talent within the field. One of them is a horse that has won this race three times already. Impressively, Maggie Greene won the Orchid from 2019 through 2021 before having to settle for second last year.
Ma Petite Penne Looks to Keep Rolling in Sand Springs
Before I begin looking at this race, I just have to say that Michael LaRosa is in my thoughts and prayers. I didn’t know him, but I do know he was a great person and a pillar of the HRP community. I know that he want this to go on, and I am privileged to be a part of the SRF team that will ensure that his idea from 2005 will live on for as long as our virtual game will.
Six Solid Spinsters in Royal Heroine at SA
4/1/23 10 SA Royal Heroine Stakes (GII) $200.000 4yo&Up F&M 1m Turf 123lbs +penalties Out to SoCal and SA for the Royal Heroine Stakes, a mile turf stakes for the older females, and… Read More ›
Rubber Meets the Road in AR Derby
It’s put-up or shut-up time on the KYD trail. G1 AR Derby offers-up 100 points to the winner.