For the first time since 2018, the DeFrancis Memorial Dash will be run, and a field of ten will go to the gate for this six furlong race. The race has had an interesting history in terms of when it has been run, initially debuting in 2005, but then going from 2007-2016 off of the schedule.
STAKES ARTICLES
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Natalma Stakes Brings Juvenile Fillies to WO Turf
9/19/21 4 WO Natalma Stakes (GI) [BC] $400.000 2yoF 1m Turf 120lbs North of the border we go to look at a fine group of freshmen fillies set to go… Read More ›
WO Mile Draws Outstanding 14-Horse Field
The 16th Running of the G1 WO Mile September 18, 2021 14:10 WO Race #4 $1,000.000 1-Mile Turf 3YO+ 120/123 Lbs (F/M 117/120 Lbs) Track Record-1:31.72 (Cleveland Browns-2012) Stakes Record-1:31.82 (Charming Behrens-2011) It’s another big weekend of racing as we continue… Read More ›
Rockin Rodeo Outclasses His Rivals in Prince Of Wales Stakes
Prince of Wales Stakes1 3/16 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $400.000 Open 3 Year Olds Foaled In Canada. 1st Rockin Rodeo Nakamura Stables Carrasco V R He looked the form choice for this and did it… Read More ›
Will Keno Queen’s Number Come Up in Pocahontas?
Pocahontas – Grade III [BC]CD Race #6 1m Dirt Graded StakePurse $200.000 For Fillies Two Years Old. The BC beckons for at least one of these runners but in a year when the juvenile scene is packed with talent it… Read More ›
It’s Dress Rehearsal Time for BC Turf in Pattison Canadian International
Pattison Canadian International – Grade IWO Race #3 1 1/2m Turf Graded StakePurse $600.000 For Three Year Olds And Upward. 1 Ideal Gift Threshold Bravo J This seven year old was claimed cheaply before two starts in grade two company… Read More ›
No Clear Favorite for Grand Prix American JC
A field of seven is set to go take to the track in the second running of the Grand Prix American JC, a race that will send them twelve furlongs. This race appeared on the schedule for the first time in 2019, but would not be run last year.
Top Choices Likely Starting Near Inside for The JC Derby
After not being run last year, the JC Derby returns to the schedule for 2021 to be contested for the second time. It is not a graded race, but it’s $1,000.000 purse certainly carries a ton of incentive for top horses to take part, as will the points for the BC Turf.
The Yungin’s Head to CD for Iroquois
9/18/21 7 CD Iroquois (GIII) [BC] $200.000 2yo 1m Dirt 120lbs We head out to the Twin Spires and the traffic that is bound to be at CD on Saturday as the inebriated leave after the Friday night… Read More ›
Ice Crystal Looks to Lock Down the NY Oaks Triple in Jockey Club Oaks
9/18/21 9 BEL Jockey Club Oaks $700.000 3yoF 1 3/8m Turf 122lbs The Derby/Oaks road goes on forever… and we head up to Elmont NY for the Jockey Club Oaks and although it’s an ungraded stakes, that $700.000… Read More ›