12/17/22 2 LA LA Futurity (GII) [KYD]$200.000 2YO 1 1/16m Dirt 120lbs +penalties A bit chalky but we did hand out the exacta as Gorogue Laga won by the hair of his chinny-chin-chin, or nose, what ever… and… Read More ›
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Snake Island Makes Statement with Win in Fifth Avenue
2022 was the third time that the Fifth Avenue, part of the NY Stallion Series, would run for a $500.000 purse, and that led to a strong field that had a nice mix of horses that have already proven themselves at this level, and those looking to make a statement in what is probably their final race as a two year old.
Eight Face Off in The Robb Stakes
The Robb Stakes – $100.000 AQU – 1 Mile – Dirt For Three Year Olds and Upward Foaled in NY December 17, 2022 Several in this field are looking for their first win of 2022. Australian Romance has won nine… Read More ›
Full Field Set to Go in NYSS – Great White Way
NY Stallion Series – Great White Way – $500.000 AQU – 7 Furlongs – Dirt For Two Year Olds Foaled in NY December 17, 2022 #1 Million Dollar Baby (Smokey Stover) Just one start for this colt. Won at first… Read More ›
Surrey Going for NY-Bred Grand Slam in The Bay Ridge
The 6th Running of The Bay Ridge Saturday, December 17, 2022 AQU Race #3 $100.000 NY-Bred F&M 3+ 121/124 Lbs (plus penalties) 1-Mile Course Record-1:33.67 (Omni-2004) Stakes Record-N/A (1st Time at 1-Mile) #1 Lonely (Ace Racing Stable/A.S. Worrie 123): Sophomore… Read More ›
Unknowns Make Rebel Storm Appear Fierce in Jerkens
The 8th Running of the Jerkens Saturday, December 17, 2022 GP Race #9 $100.000 3+ 120/123 Lbs (Plus Penalties) 11/2 Inner Turf Course Record-2:24.57 (Eve Of Destruction-2014) Stakes Record-2:24.95 (Afterburner-2021) #1 Party Wagon (Martyparty/El. Gonzalez 122): Colt has been a… Read More ›
Have Phun Thoroughly Enjoys Himself in NYSS Thunder Rumble
The 14th Running of the Thunder Rumble Sunday, December 4, 2022 AQU Race #3 $125.000 NY-Bred 3+ 121/124 Lbs (plus penalties) 7-Furlongs Course Record-1:20.34 (A Right Charlie-2012) Stakes Record-1:21.33 (Dang-2016) 1st: #7 Have Phun (Gdp Inc/J.J. Castellano 124): Broke 4-wide… Read More ›
Sorority Girls Rbest a Decisive Winner in Staten Island at AQU
The 14th Running of the Staten Island Sunday, December 4, 2022 AQU Race #2 $125.000 NY-Bred F&M 3+ 121/124 Lbs (plus penalties) 7-Furlongs Course Record-1:20.34 (A Right Charlie-2012) Stakes Record-1:21.62 (Copper Mama-2020) 1st: #4 Sorority Girls Rbest (Wood Duck Stables/J…. Read More ›
Big Purse at Stake for Fifth Avenue
Breeding in New York is highly popular within the game, so when a $500.000 NY-bred race is on the schedule, especially involving two year olds, you better believe that the starting gate will be full, and that there will be plenty of talent within it.
TC Hopefuls Go to the Post for LA Futurity
12/17/22 2 LA LA Futurity (GII) [KYD]$200.000 2YO 1 1/16m Dirt 120lbs +penalties La-La land and TC hopefuls makes for an exciting day of racing, and we look at the field for the LA Futurity (GII). I guess the… Read More ›