The best turf horses in virtual racing made their way to DMR on Saturday for the running of the BC Turf, with visions of taking home the winner’s share of the largest purse ever offered for this particular race. Even with the reigning champion of the race here, there was no clear favorite, so a wide open, entertaining affair was expected.
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Lady Sammyantha Does It Again, Takes BC F&M Sprint
11/2/2024 7 DMR BC F&M Sprint (GI) $1,000.000 3yo&Up F&M Preference to BC Fillies & Mares Sprint Points. 7f Dirt 3yo&Up F&M 3yo 122lbs Older 124lbs When the Lady is right… she’s hard to get past. Lady Sammyantha… Read More ›
It’s A 1-2-4 Finish for Fractious in The BC Dirt Mile
Not much time would pass after Fractious visited the winner’s circle with Chisel in the BC Sprint, and after he had finished second in the BC Mile right before it, his big day would continue in the BC Dirt Mile. This seemed like it would be a good race for him, as he brought three very good horses here, two of which were in our top four picks.
Chisel Nips Crush Rush at Wire to Win BC Sprint
In a race like the BC Sprint, where the entire field is exceptionally talented, all it can take is one subpar race to get lost in the shuffle of the competition. For Chisel, that appears to have been what happened, as bettors had come concerns over his start coming into the race, the Gallant Bob.
Daemon Hands Alydar Stables The BC Juvenile and a Trip to Louisville
11/1/2024 12 BC Juvenile (GI) [KYD] $2,000.000 2YO Colts & Geldings1 1/16th mile Dirt 122lbs Preference to BC Juvenile Points The next-to-last BC Race on “Youngster Friday“, The BC Juvenile (GI) and I really think we saw a fair… Read More ›
Christmas Comes Early as Santa Delivers in The BC Juvenile Turf
BC Juvenile Turf – Grade I1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $1,000.000 Colt & Gelding 2 Year Olds. As they settled after a quarter mile it was Mystic Talent from wide that shaded the lead from East Indies on the rail… Read More ›
Ava Finds the Gaps to Take The BC Juvenile Fillies Turf
BC Juvenile Fillies Turf – Grade I1 Mile Turf Stake Purse $1,000.000 Filly 2 Year Olds. Through the first quarter, it was Blakeney that came out as the leader from gate 8 with Klassy Kat stalking on the rail and… Read More ›
Mind The Dimes and the Dollars Look After Themselves! Asgar Takes the Opener at The BC
BC Juvenile Turf Sprint – Grade I5 Furlongs Turf Stake Purse $1,000.000 Open 2 Year Olds. The First thing I will do is indulge myself with a bit of self-gratification as my summary for this race included the sentence, “For… Read More ›
Sweet Perfection! Soliloquy Sunset Still Undefeated with BC Juvenile Fillies Win
What a year it has been for Solilioquy Sunset! Prior to the BC Juvenile Fillies, she had a perfect two year old season, going 4-for-4, including wins in the DMR Debutante and the Frizette. Now, we can add another massive win for her, and she is now a BC Champion!
King Que Niagra Looks to Rule Over BC Turf Once Again
It’s the biggest race of the year for turf horses, and the second biggest race of the BC: the 22nd running of the BC Turf. This year, the purse has been increased to $5,000.000, up a $1,000.000 from where it had been since 2016, and more than double what it was back in 2003.
