Adare Manor shows new dimension, rallies to retain Clement L. Hirsch crown
Odds-on favorite Adare Manor scored a repeat victory in Saturday’s $401,500 Clement L. Hirsch (G1) at Del Mar, but the real story was how she did it. […]
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Scylla leads raiding party against Adare Manor in BC WAYI Clement L. Hirsch
The knock on multiple Grade 1-winning millionaire Adare Manor is that she tends to beat up on inferior opposition, often by dictating as she pleases on the front end. […]
Vahva proves best in Derby City Distaff
Vahva got into ideal position immediately in Saturday’s $1 million Derby City Distaff (G1) at Churchill Downs, rating on the outside before gaining the upper hand in midstretch. […]
Adare Manor romps as heavy Apple Blossom favorite
Prior to Saturday’s $1.25 million Apple Blossom H. (G1) at Oaklawn Park, the five-year-old mare Adare Manor had traveled outside her Southern California base twice. Neither trip was fruitful, as she finished second as the […]
Wet Paint returns to action in Apple Blossom; Skelly back for Count Fleet Sprint defense
Last year’s champions in the female dirt divisions, Idiomatic and Pretty Mischievous, won’t be back in action for another three weeks or so, but Saturday’s $1.25 million Apple Blossom H. (G1) at Oaklawn Park, which […]
Gold Phoenix repeats in Del Mar Handicap; Motorious, Du Jour, Ceiling Crusher win graded stakes
The Pacific Classic (G1) may have been the feature race on Saturday’s action-packed card at Del Mar, but the seaside oval hosted four other graded stakes for good measure. […]
Paris Secret, Delight bring turf form to 14-horse San Clemente
Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente (G2) promises to be a fascinating affair for three-year-old fillies at Del Mar. An overflow of 16 was entered for the one-mile turf test, only 14 will be allowed to start, […]
Wet Paint tabbed as 5-2 choice in overflow Kentucky Oaks
The streaking Wet Paint looms as the 5-2 morning line favorite for Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (G1). […]
Wild On Ice upsets Sunland Park Derby; Flying Connection wins Sunland Park Oaks
The Road to the Kentucky Derby took an unexpected twist when Wild On Ice sprung a 35-1 upset in the Sunland Park Derby (G3). […]
Henry Q braces for California challengers in Sunland Park Derby
Trainer Todd Fincher will wield a capable home team against challengers from Southern California on Sunday in both the $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) and $300,000 Sunland Park Oaks. The 1 1/8-mile Derby and 1 […]