10/1/22 2 CD Lukas Classic (GII) $400.000 3yo&Up 1 1/8m Dirt 3yo 121lbs Older 124lbs Fall in Louisville brings back some great memories… and we look at the field for the Lukas Classic (GII) going a mile and… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
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Killer Instinct Shows Just That in OK Derby Score
The 14th Running of the G3 OK Derby Sunday, September 25, 2022 RP Race #2 $400.000 3YOs 122 Lbs 11/8 Course/Stakes Record-1:47.53 (Dutty John Crow-2021) 1st: #6 Killer Instinct (Mb Stables/R.M. Hernandez): Tracked early leader from the three-path. Made incremental… Read More ›
Individuation Repels All Challenges in PA Derby
The 18th Running of the G1 PA Derby Saturday, September 24, 2022 PRX Race #19 $1,000.000 3YOs 122 Lbs 11/8 Course/Stakes Record-1:47.43 (Heretowinthisfight-2020) Individuation is having himself a helluva year, but if/when he is rewarded with division and, possibly, HOY… Read More ›
Chrystal Cave Wins Imply Stakes
Imply Stakes – $200.000PRX – For Fillies Two Years Old Foaled in PA6 1/2 Furlongs – DirtSeptember 24, 2022 The track was fast and so was Chrystal Cave. Maletto’s filly came away from the gate fast and led at every… Read More ›
Justice Of The Peace Takes Prince Lucky Stakes
Prince Lucky Stakes – $200.000PRX – For Two Year Olds Foaled in PA6 1/2 Furlongs – DirtSeptember 24, 2022 It was a one-two punch for Maletto. First his filly, Chrystal Cave, won the Imply, and then his colt, Justice Of… Read More ›
Iron Mine Captures Gallant Bob Stakes To Stay Hot
Iron Mine was purchased by Fractious in private sales this March for $125.000, and the new trainer is to be commended for the great work that he has done with the horse. Since the sale, the horse has been hot but now he is much more than that as a win in the Gallant Bob Stakes puts him in the conversation as one of the better BC Sprint contenders.
Cotillion Field Gets “Smoked”
9/24/22 15 PRX Cotillion Stakes (GI) $1,000.000 3yoF 1 1/16m Dirt 122lbs I told ya she has more than three gears! Smokey Stover continues his very successful ’22… Read More ›
Mo Mentum Farm Makes Then See Red With Crimson Rioja in Downs Win
9/24/22 2 ALB Downs $200.000 3yo&Up 1 1/8m Dirt 3yo 120lbs Older 123lbs +penalties It was a close finish in the Downs, here at ALB, but Mo Mentum Farm gets the victory as Crimson Rioja gets under the… Read More ›
Pure Pinnacle Takes Alphabet Soup at PRX
9/24/22 7 PRX Alphabet Soup Hcp $200.000 3yo&Up Foaled in PA 1 1/16m Turf Hcp Weights It was a big day of racing here at PRX and the Alphabet Soup Hcp goes to Pure Pinnacle and Lanfanco Stable… Read More ›
Real One Takes Greenwood Cup with the Perfect Tactical Race
Greenwood Cup – Grade III1 1/2 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $200.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Real One Nakamura Stables Lopez P The trainer managed to set this race up perfectly as the stable mate led out at… Read More ›