Chicago Stakes

Albus breaks outside in Ohio Derby; Eclatant the one to beat in Chicago

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Albus did no sort of running in last month's Kentucky Derby (G1), finishing 15th in the field of 18. His fortunes might improve, though, on Saturday when he breaks outside in a field of 10 in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown over 1 1/8 miles.

Rebounding Vahva repeats in Chicago

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After a seventh when trying to repeat in the Derby City Distaff (G1), Vahva mounted another title defense in Saturday’s Chicago (G2) back at Churchill Downs.

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Vahva faces 10 in Chicago title defense

Churchill Downs stakes preview Chicago Stakes Vahva Emery

Vahva will seek to win the Chicago (G2) for the second consecutive year on Saturday night's Downs After Dark program at Churchill Downs. The Grade 1 winner faces 10 rivals in the seven-furlong race.

Vahva maintains perfect Churchill Downs record in Chicago

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Favorites figure tough to beat in Ohio Derby, Chicago

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Society brilliant in record-setting Chicago

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Matareya heads six in Chicago

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Lady Rocket makes all the running in Chicago

Churchill Downs Brad Cox Ricardo Santana Jr.Bell's the One Sconsin stakes recap Lady Rocket Chicago Stakes

Lady Rocket broke on top in Saturday’s $200,000 Chicago (G3) at Churchill Downs and saved plenty for the stretch, drawing off to a 2 3/4-length score.

Chicago marks sixth meeting between Bell's the One and Sconsin

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