Articles by Vance Hanson
Stark Contrast proved a decisive winner of the $1 million American Turf (G1) as a 6-5 favorite.
Read ArticleIn a thrilling finish to the $594,600 Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Yellow Card prevailed in a four-horse photo
Read ArticleSeizing control at the start and allowed to set an uncontested pace, R Disaster turned back Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) winner Splendora
Read ArticleAlways a Runner entered the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Friday, the least experienced of the 13 three-year-old fillies in the field.
Read ArticleAfter a lengthy review of the stretch run of the $750,000 Alysheba (G2) at Churchill Downs on Friday, Corporate Power retained his hard-fought neck victory
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Saturday's $1.25 million Oaklawn H. (G2) went the way of White Abarrio, who continues to add to an already rich resume.
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In what figures to be the most anticipated renewal of the $1.25 million feature in decades, the Oaklawn H. (G2) on Saturday will serve as the season debut for reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty.
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Chad Brown's 3,000th career win occurred in Friday's $506,263 Maker's Mark Mile (G1) when expectations were lessened.
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Last year's champion three-year-old filly drew post 1 in Oaklawn's 1 1/16-mile signature event for fillies and mares.
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Lush Lips has been a gem of consistency for trainer Brendan Walsh, which makes her especially dangerous against a quality cast.
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If all goes well, Notable Speech will begin and end his 2026 season at Keeneland.
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The son of Gun Runner demolished his rivals in the $1,237,813 Blue Grass (G1) on Saturday.
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Percy's Bar made things right Friday on her return to the Lexington, Ky., track, dominating the $750,000 Ashland (G1) by 2 1/4 lengths.
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The last edition of the race to be held at Aqueduct will present a challenge for likely favorite Iron Honor.
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The Todd Pletcher trainee will be heavily favored to solidify Oaks favoritism on Friday when she heads a field of seven in the $750,000 Ashland (G1).
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Commandment will head back to Churchill Downs a winner of four consecutive races.
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Prom Queen punched her ticket to the big dance, the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on May 1.
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Fans at Oaklawn Park were treated to a dominating performance by an odds-on favorite.
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Most eyes will be on a trio of colts who have turned in some of the fastest prep performances this season.
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Trainer Todd Pletcher might be in line to sweep this week's two major domestic Kentucky Derby (G1) preps.
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