10/9/21 9 KEE Breeders Futurity (GI) [BC] [KYD] $500.000 2yo 1 1/16m Drit 122 lbs Out to my favorite place in the whole wide world… beautiful KEE and fall here is just unbelievable. … Read More ›
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The Alcibiades is as hard to pick the winner as it is to spell
Alcibiades – Grade I [BC]KEE Race #6 1 1/16m Dirt Graded StakePurse $400.000 For Fillies Two Years Old. One of the premier qualifiers for the BC Juvenile Fillies the winner of this race could well end up favorite for… Read More ›
Phoenix Field Sees Several Looking To Rebound
Exciting racing comes early this weekend, as a key race in the build up to the BC Sprint takes place on Friday at KEE in the 18th running of the Grade 2 Phoenix. This race was initially a Grade 3 and would be upgraded in 2016. It’s purse has hovered around the $200.000 mark for much of its life, with the current $250.000 being its most common offering.
Abominable Dominates on the Soft Turf in Breeders Stakes at WO
The 15th Running of the Breeders Stakes October 3, 2021 13:50 WO Race #9 $400.000 11/2 Turf 3YOs Bred in Canada 123 Lbs Track Record-2:23.21 (Snippets-2009) Stakes Record-2:25.01 (Max Million-2017) When the $400.000 Breeders Stakes was drawn, there was a strong… Read More ›
Breath Of The Wild Exhales at the Wire to Win G1 Awesome Again and Books His BC Ticket
The 19th Running of the G1 Awesome Again October 2, 2021 18:10 SA Race #9 $300.000 11/8 Dirt 3YOs 121 Lbs 4yo+ 124 Lbs Track Record-1:46.74 (Imane-2013) Stakes Record-1:46.83 (Risen Ruler-2012) All summer and early fall, trainers have lamented the lack… Read More ›
It is High Time for Oquinn in the Pilgrim
The Pilgrim – Grade IIBEL Race #4 1 1/16m Turf StakePurse $200.000 For Two Year Olds. 1st High Time Oquinn Farm Velazquez J R Well any doubt that the easy win in the… Read More ›
Eights Over Nines In Waya
Proud Eights has had a strong career, and this year was impressive for her with two Grade 1 wins over the spring and then a third such victory in August. Estero Farms enjoyed what he had, but about two weeks ago, it was time to sell her and Mb Stables stepped up, knowing she’d be a great addition to his already stacked stable.
Yankee Stadium Leads the Fight for the Three-Year-Olds with a Win in Rodeo Drive Stakes
Rodeo Drive Stakes – Grade I [BC]1 1/4 Mile Turf Stake Purse $300.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Yankee Stadium Iolaus Racing Lezcano J I had a sneaking suspicion that the… Read More ›
Hollywood Eclipse Is the Chosen One in Ack Ack Handicap
Ack Ack Handicap – Grade III1 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $300.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Hollywood Eclipse Nakamura Stables Murphy Ci I said in the preview for this… Read More ›