Big Blue (Mb Stables) delivered a sharp stakes score for jockey Franco M, securing the Carle Place at 6 furlongs on turf. Sent off at 4-1, the 3-year-old sat close early, moved to the front by the middle stages, and… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
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Confident Elegance Fights Back to Clinch Franklin
Confident Elegance delivered a perfectly timed sprint to snatch the Grade II Franklin at 5½ furlongs on turf, earning a nose decision for owner Maxmillion Farm with Corrales G aboard. Stalking the pace from the outset, she stayed within striking… Read More ›
It’s Dead Heat Time in ONT Fashion as the SRF Offices Erupt in Cheers
ONT Fashion Stakes – Grade III6 Furlongs Dirt Stake Purse $150.000 Filly & Mare 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st= Devil Slayer Maxmillion Farm Moran D Well, out of the two winners, this one was the one I expected whist… Read More ›
Gold Vaults Them to Take Sycamore
Sycamore – Grade II1 1/2 Mile Turf Stake Purse $400.000 Open 3 Year Olds And Up. 1st Gold Vault The Sidley Stud Lopez P Success breeds success, I think that is my summary for this trainer in recent years as… Read More ›
Never in Doubt for Zero Aggression in WV Breeder’s Classic
WV Breeder’s Classic for WV Breds $300.000 – Hollywood Casino & Races Charles Town, WV All eyes, including this handicapper’s, might have been on Boss Spearman as they went post-ward, but all eyes are definitely on Zero Aggression now. Zero… Read More ›
Star Vault’s Speed Kills Them in Downs
$175.000 1 1/8 on Dirt -The Downs Racetrack & Casino Albuquerque New Mexico Star Vault, as expected showed plenty of early foot tonight for Mb Stables and slowly wore down Mount Fuji who was saddled by Night Rider Stables. These… Read More ›
Haggis Smoothie — NY Breeders Futurity Preview
The NY Breeders Futurity at FL is a State bred $200.000 stake for NY-foaled two-year-olds going 6 furlongs on dirt (assigned weight 118 lbs, with added pounds only for recent graded/stakes winners). This edition blends maiden winners stepping up with… Read More ›
Mami Knows Best in QE II Challenge Cup
Plenty was on the line at KEE on Saturday in the QE II Challenge Cup, with an $800.000 purse up for grabs for a balanced field of eight. Picking up the win would be the post-time favorite, Mami, for Alydar Stables, and it’s her fifth win in nine starts on the year!
Smokin Cherie Is Glen Cove Champion
With so many horses entering the Glen Cove on great form, it was a difficult race to predict. Just Average would be the large favorite due to running successfully in higher profile races, but no one in this field could be dismissed.
Small Things — Carle Place Stakes Preview
The Carle Place Stakes at AQU is a $150.000 turf sprint for three-year-olds at 6 furlongs (weight: 122 lbs; NY-bred bonus up to $22.50). This year’s field blends proven turf sprinters with a few route-class runners cutting back, setting up… Read More ›