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Twilight Derby Draws Field of Eleven

Saturday’s action at SA will feature the 20th running of the Twilight Derby, a Grade 2 on the turf for three year olds at nine furlongs. There will be eleven horses heading to the starting gate hoping to capture the winner’s portion of the $200.000 purse.

Looking for a King in Fayette

On Saturday, we will have a field of seven taking part in the 21st running of the Fayette, a nine furlong Grade 3 on the main track for three year olds and upward. This race got its purse boost in 2022, from $200.000 to the current level of $350.000, but is downgraded in classification for the first time, having been a Grade 2 since 2009.

Knights and Fire Are Theme of Station

The Station will offer the highest purse this weekend of any race that takes place as we continue to get closer to the BC races. Before we get to that, how about a $600.000 purse that is up for grabs this Saturday for three year old turf horses. This race runs for the ninth time, but has not been carded every single year.