Matareya cruises in Acorn following late scratch of Echo Zulu
Saturday’s Acorn S. took an unexpected turn shortly before the start when champion Echo Zulu was scratched from the historic one-mile test. […]
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Echo Zulu shortens up for Acorn; Jack Christopher heavily favored in Woody Stephens
Although neither race appears at first glance to be an enticing wagering proposition, the sporting appeal of the $500,000 Acorn S. (G1) and $400,000 Woody Stephens S. (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday is undoubtedly […]
Secret Oath gives Hall of Famer Lukas record-tying fifth win in Kentucky Oaks
Forty years after his first taste of Oaks success, D. Wayne Lukas finally matched Woody Stephens’ Oaks record when Secret Oath powered home. […]
Nest slight choice over undefeated Kathleen O., Echo Zulu in Kentucky Oaks
The 148th running of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on Friday attracted a field of 14 three-year-old fillies to go 1 1/8 miles, with Ashland (G1) romper Nest installed as the 5-2 morning line favorite and breaking from post 4. […]
Echo Zulu holds off Hidden Connection in Fair Grounds Oaks
Echo Zulu maintained her perfect record in Saturday’s $388,000 TwinSpires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2). But only just. […]
Echo Zulu gets back to work in Fair Grounds Oaks
TwinSpires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) — Race 11 (6:12 p.m. ET) Reigning juvenile champion Echo Zulu will look to remain undefeated through her season debut Saturday in the $400,000 TwinSpires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2). Contested […]
Smile Happy, Echo Zulu favored in Kentucky Derby, Oaks future wagers
Although Smile Happy was beaten to second place in the Risen Star S. (G2), he remains the favorite to claim the Kentucky Derby (G1) eight weeks from now. […]
Forbidden Kingdom tabbed as KDFW Pool 4 favorite; Echo Zulu leads Oaks Future Wager
Following a smashing victory in the San Felipe (G2), #10 Forbidden Kingdom has been installed as the 5-1 morning line favorite for Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) this weekend. Betting opens […]
Knicks Go hailed as 2021 Horse of the Year at Eclipse Awards
Recently named the World’s Best Racehorse of 2021 according to rankings by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, Knicks Go was the runaway choice for Horse of the Year and champion older dirt male. […]
Gun Runner in elite Horse of the Year sires’ club
The hottest young sire in America is undoubtedly Gun Runner, who last season set an all-time North American record of more than $4 million in progeny earnings for a freshman sire. Gun Runner’s group of […]