Maximum Security heads six-horse Pacific Classic
After narrowly winning his first outing for Bob Baffert, Maximum Security will make his second start back from a layoff in Saturday’s $500,000 Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar. […]
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Maximum Security to meet maximum of five rivals in rescheduled San Diego
Fans have had to wait one week longer for the return of Maximum Security, after a flurry of COVID-19 positives among the Del Mar jockey colony prompted the cancellation of racing on the weekend of […]
McKinzie back in business in Triple Bend
After turning the Santa Anita Derby (G1)/Oaks (G2) double on Saturday, Hall of Fame rider Mike Smith completed a weekend triple, fittingly enough in the $200,000 Triple Bend (G2), aboard McKinzie. By far the class […]
McKinzie shortens up in Triple Bend
The last time McKinzie reverted to 7 furlongs after flopping in a major event, he rolled to one of his more impressive victories in the 2018 Malibu (G1) at Santa Anita. Bob Baffert takes the […]
Sir Anthony, Lady Apple score graded wins at Prairie Meadows
A return to dirt and the longer 1 1/8-mile distance on Friday night worked to the advantage of Sir Anthony, who sprung an upset in the $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker H. (G3) under jockey Pedro […]
Remembering Rita seeks Cornhusker repeat; Lady Apple, Ulele square off in Iowa Oaks
Since the Cornhusker H. (G3) found a new home in Iowa more than two decades ago, no horse has ever won Prairie Meadows’ signature event more than once. Remembering Rita will aim to change that […]
King Zachary enters Indiana Derby on the upswing
After notching his first stakes tally in the Matt Winn (G3), King Zachary will attempt to keep his momentum rolling in Saturday’s $500,000 Indiana Derby (G3). Nine 3-year-olds are set for the 1 1/16-mile test, […]
Prince Lucky wins Easy Goer thriller at a price for Pletcher, Velazquez
Prince Lucky kicked off the stakes action on Belmont Stakes Day winning a three-way photo in the $150,000 Easy Goer, providing the formidable team of trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez with a rare […]
Hoppertunity lines up in Brooklyn Invitational; a dozen entered in Woody Stephens
While the sophomores competing in Saturday’s 150th running of the Belmont Stakes (G1) will take center stage, another group earlier on the Belmont Park card should also attract some interest. A dozen three-year-olds have been […]
BRIS Southern California Speed By Circuit May 7-13
Top Winning Speed Ratings (5/7-5/13) – 3&up Dirt Routes Horse A/S Dist Trk Date BRIS Speed The All Button 4G 1m (ft) SA 5/10 93 Draft Pick 3C 1 1/16m (ft) SA 5/12 91 Kona […]