The United Nations Stakes – GII $500.00 For Three Year Olds And Upward 1 3/8 Miles – Turf Monmouth Park – July 18, 2026 New Jersey is (was?) a great place. I grew up there. The Jersey Shore and Monmouth… Read More ›
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Obi Wan: These Are the Horses I’ve Been Looking for in San Diego Handicap
San Diego Handicap – Grade II 1 1/16 Mile Dirt Graded Stake Purse $300.00 Three-Year-Olds-And-Upward. At DMR San Diego Handicap has been with us since the beginning… 2003 won by the future HOF stallion… one of our base stallions… Read More ›
The Coronation Cup Preview: Franklymydearscarlet Goes for Two at SAR
The Coronation Cup will be run on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Saratoga as Race #5, a Grade III turf sprint for three-year-old fillies at 5 1/2 furlongs carrying a purse of $225.000. First contested in 2012, the race has… Read More ›
The Haskell Preview: Gogh Wild Seeks Another Grade I Crown
The Haskell will be run on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Monmouth Park as Race #10, a Grade I event for three-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles on dirt carrying a purse of $1,000.000. The race is also designated as a… Read More ›
Poetic Panther Chases a Diana Three-Peat Against a Loaded Field
The Diana – (Grade l) Purse $500.00 – For Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward 1⅛ Miles – Turf Saratoga – July 18, 2026 What a race we have this weekend at The Spa as the best turf… Read More ›
Undefeated Monarchy Heads Impressive WO Oaks Field on Sunday
The Woodbine Oaks 1 1/8 on Dirt Purse $500.00 For Fillies Three Years Old Foaled In CanadaWoodbine Racetrack Toronto Ontario, Canada Monarchy from Mo Mentum Farm surely needs no introduction to anybody following the races these days, the three year… Read More ›
Starting Over Looks to Add to Her Legacy in Pitcher Stakes
Pitcher Stakes Grade Two from Monmouth Park over a mile and sixteenth. Purse $500.00 1. Vanessa – Machado / Royalty Stables Form: One of the sharpest mares in the race. Her Phipps (G1) third was a genuine top‑class effort, and… Read More ›
MTH Cup Will Be a Grind as Pace Will Be Key
MTH Cup – Grade III Monmouth Park – Nine Furlongs Grade Three – $350.00 Purse Black Swan Event – John Henry / Bridgmohan S X Current Form: Works: Trainer/Jockey: Summary He has tended to flatter to deceive a little although… Read More ›
Who Will Find the Perfect Match at Monmouth Park?
The Matchmaker (GIII) — Pre‑Race Report Monmouth Park – 1⅛ miles – Turf Field: Fillies & Mares, 3yo+ Race Overview This year’s Matchmaker brings together a deep, battle‑tested group of graded turf mares, plus one lightly raced 3‑year‑old with upside…. Read More ›
Raining Prince Rains over The My Frenchman Stakes
The My Frenchman Stakes 5 1/2 Turf Stake Purse $100.00 Three-Year-Olds. At MTH 1st Raining Prince Nakamura Stables *3-2 (HRP) 5-1 (SRF) I mentioned in my preview, Raining Prince is a converted dirt horse, winner of the Grade… Read More ›