SAR Special – Grade 2 – $200.000 6 1/2 Furlongs – Dirt – SAR For Two Year Olds A mixed bag of two-year-olds go into the gate for the SAR Special (G2). Spoiled looks like the one to beat. His… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
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Outside Pair Looks Strong in G3 Seagram Cup Stakes
The 14th Running of the G3 Seagram Cup Stakes Sunday, August 14, 2022 WO Race #2 $150.000 3+ 119/123 Lbs (plus penalties) 11/16 Track Record-1:39.28 (One For The Road-2012) Stakes Record-1:40.63 (Tekkers-2018) #1 Jolly Rook (Angelos Stable/G. Boulanger 123): 5yo… Read More ›
No Sophomores Allowed in G3 Longacres Mile
The 15th Running of the G3 Longacres Mile Sunday, August 14, 2022 EMD Race #1 $150.000 3+ 118/124 Lbs (plus penalties) 1-Mile Track/Stakes Record-1:34.27 (Collision Bend-2012) #1 A Beagle Named Boo (John Henry/J. Whitaker 124): 39th race will mark only… Read More ›
ELP Derby Draws Five At Last Minute
For a while, it was looking like we might not have an ELP Derby this year. Two days before the nomination cutoff, there was only one horse entered. That eventually changed to three, and ultimately arriving at five as we got closer to the deadline.
Twelve Fillies Set to Go in Sorrento
Sorrento Stakes – Grade 2 – $200.000 Six Furlongs – Dirt – DMR For Fillies Two Years Old This may be one of the most exciting races this weekend. Twelve two-year-old fillies are vying for their first graded win. Spun… Read More ›
Who Will Take That Big Step Forward In The Best Pal?
As the summer moves along, the stakes for two year old horses continue to get better and better. At DMR on Sunday, we will have one of those stakes, as the 19th running of the Best Pal Stakes takes place. This race sees a classification downgrade for 2022, as it was formerly a Grade 2 but will now be a Grade 3 for the first time.
The Sidley Stud Looks For “Clean” Sweep In Bold Venture at WO
8/13/22 1 WO Bold Venture Stakes (GIII) $150.000 3yo&Up 6f Dirt 3yo 119lbs Older 123lbs +penalties Sprinting gents will be headed post-ward on a small card here at WO on Saturday and the Bold Venture (GIII) may shape… Read More ›
Small Field Looks For Big Payday In Trillium at WO
8/13/22 2 WO Trillium Stakes (GIII) $150.000 3yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt 3yo 119lbs Older 123lbs +penalties It’s a small but competitive group of ladies that will be headed to the gate for Saturday’s Trillium Stakes (GIII) going… Read More ›
The Pucker Up Looks Like a Race For Second Place.
Pucker Up Stakes – Grade IIICD Race #1 1 1/8m Turf Graded StakePurse $200.000 For Fillies Three Years Old. 1 Ginger Lucy The Sidley Stud Jaramillo E A solid sort who may just lack the speed at the top grade… Read More ›
AP Million To Live On At CD
For decades in the real world, and for the lifespan of our virtual world, the AP Million has been known as one of the more prestigious turf races of the year. Our version has seen the likes of Dogma, Bronze Sabre (twice), and Spanish Showboat win this great race, but the real Arlington Park would close it’s doors for good. The life of the AP Million, therefore, was going to be over. Or, was it?