The FL Derby- Grade I [KYD]1 1/8 Miles Dirt Graded Stake Purse $1,000.000 Three-Year-Olds. At GP 1st Destined Charge Mb Stables 12-1 (HRP) 12-1 (SRF) Destined Charge looked to me like the least likely of Dan’s trio because… Read More ›
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The AR Derby Win Establishes Hurts as KYD Favorite for Now
With 100 KYD points on the line for the winner of the AR Derby, the pressure was on most of the field to pick up the win to secure their spot in the big race. One horse that was not in a “must win” situation was Hurts, as thanks to his win in the Fountain Of Youth, he was already in a safe spot.
Nimbus Two Thousand Continues Ascent in Ghostzapper
Ghostzapper (Grade lll) Purse $150.000 – For Four Year Olds And Upward 1 1/16 Miles – Dirt Gulfstream Park – March 28, 2026 From the claiming ranks to graded stakes glory, Nimbus Two Thousand delivered a career-best performance, working out… Read More ›
No Stopping Eight West Party in OP Mile Win
3/28/26 2 OP The OP Mile (GIII) $500.000 4yo&Up 1m Dirt 122lbs Not bad, as we landed first, third and fourth in our… Read More ›
Mexican Pride Has Little Difficulty Winning The Serenas Song
Last month, Mb Stables claimed Mexican Pride for $50.000, and wasted no time moving her forward with her entry into the Serenas Song. She had shown the ability to win, doing so in three of her first five races, and she would do so again with this wire to wire win.
Exciting Stretch Drive Takes The Fantasy
The Fantasy – GII $1,000.000 For Fillies Three Years Old 1 1/16 Miles – Dirt Oaklawn Park – March 27, 2026 Five weeks until the KY Oaks and the picture is crystalizing as to who will likely qualify to be… Read More ›
Filly Takes on the Boys in NM Breeders Derby
New Mexico Breeders Derby Purse $130.000 – For Three Year Olds Foaled In NM 1 1/16 Miles – Dirt Sunland Park – March 29, 2026 The 13th running of the New Mexico Breeders Derby brings together a small group of… Read More ›
Turf Loving Lasses Test a Mile in Wilshire Stakes at SA
Wilshire Stakes – Grade III1 Mile Turf Graded Stake Purse $100.000 Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward. At SA Wilshire Stakes has been around since 2006 producing decent winners but until the two most recent years, only a… Read More ›
Small Field for The Haynesfield
On Sunday, a field of five older New York breds will be taking part in the 11th running of the Haynesfield, which is held at a mile over the main track. To celebrate, the race gets a $10.000 purse increase to the present $135.000 level, which is a new high.
A Lot of Talent in The OP Mile
3/28/26 2 OP The OP Mile (GIII) $500.000 4yo&Up 1m Dirt 122lbs Getting old is no fun… I’m writing the AR Derby when… Read More ›