STAKES ARTICLES

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Looking for Future Gold in Hendrie Stakes

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It might seem late for the Hendrie Stakes, as this race which is normally run in June will be going to post in 2021 here in late October! It’s $150.000 purse has been restored this year after running for $25.000 less for the four previous years. As we often see in a race like this, there is some good variation in the paths that have been taken by the horses leading into the race.

Nine Go to Post for The Hill Prince

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After running at a mile last year, for the first time since 2013, The Hill Prince returns to its nine furlong distance for the 2021 edition. The race also runs a little later this year, so while this has been a race that could send horses into the BC Turf with greater frequency, that may have affected the quality of the field a little bit.

Perfect Secrets Wins NY Breeders Futurity at 23/1

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After finishing fourth in the Aspirant Stakes, missing by three lengths, Perfect Secrets was gelded later in the day. This would be his first race as a gelding, something that can often go a long way, and it certainly did not hurt his case here in the NY Breeders Futurity as he picked up his second career win.