Sick Boi delivered a well-timed finish for Royalty Stables under Esquivel E, getting up late to win the Alysheba-G2 after sitting off the early pace. The 5-year-old produced a strong stretch rally to collar the leaders and stop the clock… Read More ›
STAKES ARTICLES
All the Stakes previews and reviews.
Starting Over Strikes Late In The La Troienne
Starting Over gave TwinTowersRacing and Sanchez M J a Grade I victory in the La Troienne, rallying from the back half of the field to catch Devil In High Heels late. Sent off at 5-1, the 8-year-old mare finished strongly… Read More ›
Frozen Mist Ices The Field In The Sidney
There was every reason to like Frozen Mist in the Sidney. Fresh off of two impressive wins, and consistently performing well on the turf, she seemed like she would be well bet at the window. She would be the post-time favorite, as well as being our pick, and she did not let anyone down.
Solar Lady Fends Off Charging Rivals in Mamzelle
Mamzelle – (Grade lll) Purse $300.00 – For Fillies Three Years Old 5 1/2 Furlongs – Turf Churchill Downs – April 30, 2026 Locked in an intense stretch battle, Solar Lady would not be denied and clung on to win… Read More ›
Brit Style Edges Clear for Opening Verse Win
4/30/26 6 CD Opening Verse $350.00 4yo&Up 1m Turf 122lbs I think our picks were respectable for the Opening Verse… this one wasn’t quiet as close as the other stakes… Read More ›
CD Charts for Thursday 4/30
4 CD The St. Matthews $200.00 4yo&Up 6f Dirt 122lbs +penalties 5 CD Mamzelle (GIII) $300.00 3yoF 51/2f Dirt 122lbs 6 CD Opening Verse … Read More ›
The Field for The CD Looks Super
As the anticipation for the KYD grows on Saturday, we will get a look at those who prefer to not run quite as long in the 23rd running of the CD. This long sprint is for older horses on the main track, and has seen the likes of Ljosalfar, Bold Star, and Residue grab a win in the race, and then Shoot Skyhigh do so in both in 2010 and 2011.
The KYD
12 CD THE KYD $5,000.00 3yo 1 1/4m Dirt 126lbs Preference to TC-KYD Qualifications The KYD. The Derby. So many memorable names from the illustrious past, as real to us as real life…. Read More ›
Whispering Pines Beats the Boys in the KY Juvenile
KY Juvenile Purse $250.00 – For Two Year Olds 5 Furlongs – Dirt Churchill Downs – April 29, 2026 Whispering Pines etched her name into the record books with a stylish win in the 17th KY Juvenile. She is just… Read More ›
Ghost of Fuji King Looms Over TS Turf Sprint
TS Turf Sprint – GII $600.000 – For Three Year Olds And Upward 5 1/2 Furlongs – Turf Churchill Downs – May 2, 2026 If it were up to me this race would be called the Fuji King. Fuji King… Read More ›