06/05/2021 6 BEL The Phipps Stakes (GI) [BC]$500.000 4yo&Up F&M 1 1/16m Dirt 123 lbs I really didn’t think La Marseillaise would get beat today… Smokey told me I was dead wrong. Z Command, owned by Smokey Stover,… Read More ›
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Sundress Pulls Away Late to Take Acorn
06/05/2021 7 BEL The Acorn (GI)$500.000 3yoF 1m Dirt 122 lbs This one didn’t go the way I thought it would, but there was no doubt that Our Athletes’ Sundress was set to run a big race, and… Read More ›
Howl To The Hound Succumbs to a War Chant in The BEL
The BEL – Grade I 1 1/2 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $1,500.000 Open 3 Year Olds. Well this race was without a doubt the biggest in HRP history and for once we weren’t let down with the first four… Read More ›
Dead Madness Shines in The Manhattan Lights
Dead Madness is a horse that has accomplished a lot over his career, and that includes winning the BC Turf. However, recently, his performances have been underwhelming and for a five year old gelding, that can be concerning. Bettors seemed to think there would be more of the same, rather than a blast from the past as Dead Madness went off at 32/1.
Hash Tag Hash Wins Stretch Dash in Just A Game
Coming into the Just A Game, La Terrifiant was on good form and seemed to be in a good position to win the race for the second straight year. Hash Tag Hash, however, had other ideas. She was our second choice, so not necessarily a surprise winner unless you thought La Terrifiant had this one in the bag.
Friday BEL Recap
6/4/21 FRIDAY BEL RECAP 2 BEL The True North (GII)$300.000 4yo&Up 6 1/2f Dirt 123lbs Gdp Inc should get a ton of credit for this one… in a time where horses are retired (or worse) without concern, this barn… Read More ›
The Final Words of Good Luck as the 2021 BEL Draws Near
The horses names have become household names but as a final word before the horses go to post for the very special running of the 2021 BEL i wanted to wish each player with a runner one final word before… Read More ›
Forbidden Blush Wins Sixth Straight in The NY
Forbidden Blush came into The NY having won her last five starts. Now, we can make that six, as this filly by Good Authority continues to advance her career and picks up her signature win.
Mb Stables May Howl in Victory in The Manhattan, too
As we get ready for the Manhattan, the 8th race on the card, the howl of the hound is starting to get a little louder. Just two more races to get through before we witness the highly anticipated BEL.