Red Smith anchors three-stakes card at Big A
A trio of Aqueduct stakes on Saturday is anchored by the $300,000 Red Smith (G2), a 1 3/8-mile grass test for older horses. Soldier Rising will look to improve on his close third-place finish in […]
Soldier Rising
Gufo clash with War Like Goddess in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic highlights busy Aqueduct card
There’s something for everyone taking place on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, including a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier and a Grade 1 event. […]
Gufo gets up to repeat in BC WAYI Sword Dancer
With the blinkers back on, and a return to conditions that bring out the best in him, Gufo hit top gear late to retain his crown in Saturday’s Sword Dancer (G1) at Saratoga. […]
Familiar faces bid for BC Turf spot in Sword Dancer
Sword Dancer S. (G1) — Race 10 (5:05 p.m. ET) Former grass champion Channel Maker will look to stamp his ticket for a fifth trip to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) in Saturday’s $750,000 Sword […]
Serve the King rallies late to take Red Smith
Serve the King wore down long-time leader Channel Cat in the final yards to claim the $200,000 Red Smith S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday for owner Peter Brant, trainer Chad Brown, and jockey Jose […]
Red Smith attracts competitive field of 10
Red Smith S. (G2) — Race 9 (3:43 p.m. ET) Although they’ve made some noise at the highest level this season, candidates like Channel Cat, Serve the King, and Soldier Rising are far from standouts […]
Public Sector closes deal late in Hill Prince; Shifty She wires Noble Damsel
After Shifty She wired the Noble Damsel (G3) on the Widener turf, Never Surprised nearly pulled a front-running coup in the Hill Prince (G2) on the inner course, but Public Sector wore him down late. […]
Soldier Rising, Public Sector main players in Hill Prince
Hill Prince S. (G2) — Race 9 (4:52 p.m. ET) Runner-up in the Saratoga Derby (G1) and Jockey Club Derby in his first two U.S. appearances, Soldier Rising‘s time to shine might come Saturday in […]
Yibir packs potent punch in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Jockey Club Derby
Godolphin’s Yibir delivered a powerful, last-to-first rush to dominate the Jockey Club Derby, a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). […]
Yibir, Bolshoi Ballet clash in Jockey Club Derby for BC Turf spot
Jockey Club Derby — Race 10 (5:45 p.m. ET) Godolphin has been the team to beat in many of the leading three-year-old races on both sides of the Atlantic this season, and Saturday’s $1 million […]