While Seven Is Lucky may have been a 14/1 longshot in the Shadwell Turf Mile, he is no stranger to success in this race, having finished second two years ago. He’s been decent this year as well, but in this field, he would be lost in the shuffle with all of the talent around him.
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Reciprocal Rubber Takes The Champagne in Blanket Finish
The Champagne – Grade I1 Mile Dirt Stake Purse $500.000 Two-Year-Olds. At AQU 1st Reciprocal Rubber Maxmillion Farm 13.90-1 (HRP) 10-1 (SRF) Some time off worked, and a fresh Reciprocal Rubber returned to form with an impressive half-length victory proving… Read More ›
King Z Rules in Pattison Canadian International
Several horses in the Pattison Canadian International took part in the KD Turf Cup last month, setting up an interesting rematch between a few of them. The bettors would make the KD Turf Cup’s winner, Sioux Arrival, a pretty big favorite, but it would be royalty, King Z, that atoned for his fifth place run in that race with a win in the Pattison.
Unfinished Symphony Hits the Right Note in Alcibiades
-Alcibiades Stakes G1 Keenland Park, Lexington KY Another win-and-you’re-in BC entry race at Keenland Park, this one, a Grade 1 with a $650.000 purse. Unfinished Symphony came out of the gate and under patient handling by Paco Lopez worked out… Read More ›
Change of Tactics Pays Off Big for Mini Mulite in Jessamine
-Jessamine Stakes G2 Keenland Park, Lexington KY As if a $400.000 purse wasn’t enough, there was also a Breeder’s Cup win-and-you’re-in on the line Friday when they ran race #2 on the card. As your Trackman pointed out in the… Read More ›
The First Rule of Bourbon Is The BC for Its Winner
On Sunday, the Bourbon will hold the distinction of being the final “win and you’re in” race for any of the BC races. It’s one of three such races for the BC Juvenile Turf, coming just a couple days after the Pilgrim is run at AQU.
Will BC Dreams Rise from Phoenix at KEE?
It will take a little over a minute for a full field of twelve to run the six furlongs of the Grade 2 Phoenix at Keeneland this Saturday. The immediate reward is the $400.000 purse being offered but lurking in… Read More ›
Mint Million Rematch in Shadwell Turf Mile
If trainers are hoping to get into the BC Mile by virtue of winning a “win and you’re in” race, Saturday’s running of the Shadwell Turf Mile is their last chance to do so. With just a month to go now before we enjoy the biggest weekend in racing, a field of fourteen has made their way to KEE with visions of either getting into the BC Mile or solidifying their spot in the race.
All Roads Lead to Wasted Away in Spinster
Race overview: The Spinster (Grade I) at Keeneland (Race 3) goes 1 1/8 miles on dirt on Oct 5, 2025, for fillies & mares 3YO+ with a purse of $650.00. A cornerstone prep for top older females, the Spinster has… Read More ›
There May Be More Hurt for Rivals in Breeders Futurity
Breeders Futurity – Grade I [BC] [KYD]KEE Race #3 1 1/16m Dirt Graded StakePurse $650.000 For Two Year Olds. 1 Lucky Tactics Mb Stables Gutierrez Mario 122 — Whilst the races themselves seem to get more and more unpredictable the… Read More ›