Big Runnuer too fast for Eddie D. rivals
Big Runnuer coasted on an unchallenged lead and had plenty left to stave off a belated bid from Wildman Jack to take the $201,000 Eddie D. Stakes (G2) on opening day of Santa Anita’s fall […]
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Mighty Heart aims for second Canadian classic in Prince of Wales
Mighty Heart dominated like few Queen’s Plate winners have in recent years when taking the belated first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown by 7 1/2 lengths earlier this month. On Tuesday, the son of […]
Bodhicitta looks to continue winning ways in Rodeo Drive; United tops John Henry
Having progressed from allowance participant to graded stakes winner during the course of the season, Bodhicitta‘s rise might continue Saturday in the $300,000 Rodeo Drive Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita, the winner of which will […]
Engage, Firenze Fire among six in Vosburgh, a BC Sprint WAYI
The untimely retirement earlier this week of sprint star Volatile has arguably made Saturday’s $150,000 Vosburgh Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park a more competitive affair. A field of six will now dash 6 furlongs in […]
Shared Sense, Dean Martini headline Oklahoma Derby
Neither Shared Sense or Dean Martini made the Kentucky Derby (G1) cut when finishing many lengths adrift of Art Collector in last month’s Ellis Park Derby. However, the Grade 3 winners look solid for Sunday’s […]
Tiz the Law to pass on Preakness, point to Breeders’ Cup Classic
Multiple Grade 1 winner Tiz the Law, the beaten odds-on favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1) earlier this month, will not pursue a shot at this year’s third leg of the Triple Crown, the Oct. […]
Big Runnuer might fire fresh in Eddie D. on Santa Anita opener
Big Runnuer might be the one to fear in Friday’s $200,000 Eddie D. Stakes (G2) on opening day of Santa Anita’s fall meet. […]
Magic Attitude outclasses rivals in Belmont Oaks
A close fifth in a hot renewal of the Prix de Diane (G1) when last seen in early July, Magic Attitude showcased that class edge on Saturday when turning in a strong kick to take […]
War of Will aims for third Grade 1 triumph in Woodbine Mile
Trainer Mark Casse’s goal for 2019 Preakness (G1) winner War of Will this season was a Grade 1 win on turf, which the son of War Front achieved last out in the Maker’s Mark Mile […]
One-eyed Mighty Heart proves king of the Queen’s Plate
Trainer Josie Carroll had the favorite in Saturday’s $760,633 Queen’s Plate at Woodbine, the filly Curlin’s Voyage, but it was her other two entries, longshots Mighty Heart and Belichick, who wound up running one-two in […]