Sometimes, as much as one horse might seem to be the class of the field in a race, things never work out that way. On Saturday in the Louisville, most the wagering money went to Life Is Beautiful, and for very good reason. However, we run these races for a reason, and it would be a horse that had run most of his races in 2024 at TUP to steal the show.
STAKES ARTICLES
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Spring Street Shows Up and Wins The Vagrancy Handicap
The question about Spring Street coming into the Vagrancy Handicap wasn’t whether or not she was capable of winning the race, as certainly she was. Instead, it was whether or not she would show that winning side of her, because we don’t see enough of it. Fortunately for trainer High Voltage, she would be at her best and the resulted in the victory.
Hobo Blues Doesn’t Disappoint in The Black Eyed Susan Stakes
Hobo Blues did not miss out on making the KYO field by much, but with none of the horses from that race making the trip to PIM for the Black Eyed Susan Stakes, she seemed like she would have a good shot. She would be our pick, and the betting public agreed, making her the post time favorite for the race.
Six-Pack of Sophomore Sod Sprinters in Paradise Creek at AQU
5/19/24 2 AQU The Paradise Creek $200.000 3yo 6f Dirt 122lbs Sunday Stakes action at AQU as we look at a group of sprinting sophomores set to go six furlongs on the main… Read More ›
Pace Will Decide The Miss PS
The Miss PS – Grade IIIPIM Race #10 6f Dirt Graded StakePurse $150.000 For Fillies Three Years Old. 1 Bronxbabesarebest Big Jd Racing Bridgmohan S X 122 — A solid daughter of Bronx Bomber she has been consistent at this… Read More ›
Seven Head to The Gate for The Vagrancy Handicap
It’s time to take a look at the Grade 3 Vagrancy Handicap, which is a sprint for older females that runs for the 20th time. This is traditionally a race at BEL, but like others, it runs at the Big A this year. Purses for the race have historically ranged between $150.000 and $200.000 over the last two decades, so not much has changed here other than the location of the race.
Fractious Dispatches Trio for The Lang Stakes at PIM
5/18/24 13 PIM The Lang Stakes (GIII) $200.000 3yo 6f Dirt 122lbs Did you know ol Chick was once Bill Hartack’s agent? Well, now you do! I can’t even imagine those two salty dogs… Read More ›
Will HRP Be Facing Bad Debt After The Prk?
The Prk – Grade I PIM Race #15 1 3/16m Dirt Graded StakePurse $2,000.000 For Three Year Olds.Weight 126 lbs. Well, it’s leg two of the triple crown already and who would have thought that it would be Hippyheart Stables… Read More ›
Riggins Hopes Life Is Beautiful in The Louisville
On Saturday at CD, we will have the 22nd running of the Louisville, which is a Grade 3 for older turf horses that like to run for a long time. The race began with a $100.000 purse and was at that point or similar until 2022 when it would reach $200.000. It’s present level of $250.000 will be the highest that has ever been at stake for the race.
Grass Gents Go for Big Payday in The Dinner Party Stakes at PIM
5/18/24 14 PIM The Dinner Party Stakes (GIII) $500.000 3yo&Up 1 1/8m Turf 3yo 119lbs Older 124lbs Run-down, ol PIM, with the black-widows and failing infrastructure… I guess this is the last year in this old… Read More ›
