Rain would fall at WO on Saturday, leaving the track as muddy and leading to one scratch, giving us a field of eight. The weather would not spoil the day of Glee, the post time favorite who was also our pick to win, as he showed everyone why that was the case as he just barely held off the charge of upset-minded Mystic Freak Party to get the win.
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Aways Game Looks to Continue His Climb in CC Emerald
CC Emerald $175.000 1 1/16 Miles TurfThree Year Olds And Upward. Have Started for Claiming Price of $25.000 or Less Since 1/1/24Churchill Downs November 15, 2025 At a time when it is not unusual to see races at all levels struggling… Read More ›
Elegance Of Light Is The One To Beat In The Pebbles
For Sunday, we’ll take a look at the Big A, where the 22nd running of the Grade 3 Pebbles will take place, drawing a field of seven. This will be just the fourth time that the race has been run here, however, as it was part of the BEL card from 2003-2021.
CC Canterbury Draws Overflow Field
CC Canterbury$150.000 5 1/2 Furlongs TurfThree Year Olds And Upward. Have Started for Claiming Price of $25.000 or Less Since 1/1/24Churchill Downs November 15, 2025 The Claiming Crown series of stakes races is unique and theoretically provides a stakes opportunity for… Read More ›
Raining Prince Looks to Reign Supreme in Hope Stakes
The $100.000 Hope Stakes (Grade III) headlines the Del Mar card on November 16, 2025, presenting a seven-furlong test on the main dirt track exclusively for two-year-olds. As a Grade III event, this prestigious race carries weight penalties for recent… Read More ›
Fire Chase Seeks Redemption in CC Jewel Stakes
The $200.000 CC Jewel Stakes takes center stage at Churchill Downs on November 15, 2025, offering a competitive 1 1/8-mile test on the main dirt track for three-year-olds and upward. This restricted stakes event carries additional requirements, limiting the field… Read More ›
Who Will Go Home Wearing the Glass Slipper?
CC Glass SlipperCD Race #6 1m Dirt StakePurse $100.000 For Fillies And Mares Three Years Old And Upward. Additional Requirements: Have started for a claiming price of $12.500 or less since 1/1/2024. 1 Incredible Lilah Night Rider Stables Beschizza A… Read More ›
Fourteen for CC Express Dash
CC ExpressCD Race #5 6f Dirt StakePurse $100.000 For Three Year three-year-olds and upward. Additional Requirements: Have started for a claiming price of $8.000 or less since 1/1/2024. These claiming championships used to be the BC for the lesser stables… Read More ›
Glee Looks Promising for Kennedy Road
North of the border this Saturday, a field of nine will be heading to the starting gate for WO’s Kennedy Road Stakes, a six furlong race held on the main track. This is a Grade 2, and has been since it was upgraded in 2014.
The Jockey Club Oaks Features Six Going For Glory
Jockey Club Oaks – Grade III AQU Race #2 1 3/8m InTurf Graded StakePurse $350.000 For Fillies Three Years Old 1 Ailin Royalty Stables Velazquez J R 122 — This race contains six decent fillies who probably wouldn’t have looked… Read More ›