Hopes High Ahead of Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale
Thanks to purse innovations by the New York Racing Association, recent federal legislation, and anticipation of a new Belmont Park, consignors are optimistic about the market ahead for the Aug. 10-11 ...
Hernandez Wins Sixth on Card in Yellow Ribbon
Del Mar leading rider Juan Hernandez rode Heredia for the first time and won the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2T) for his sixth victory on the Aug. 9 card at Del Mar....
Last Race at Saratoga Contested at Incorrect Distance
The 12th and final race Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course, carded at 1 1/8 miles on the outer turf, was instead conducted at a shorter distance of 1 1/16 miles. The race was declared official before race...
Desert Gate, Baffert Dominate Best Pal
Desert Gate gave trainer Bob Baffert a record 12th win in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) with an easy 8 3/4-length victory Aug. 9 at Del Mar....
Fort Washington Takes Command in Arlington Million
Two years after Magic Cap Stables bought Fort Washington from the 2023 Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale for $260,000, the horse has ascended to become a top-level stakes winner, taking the...
Laurelin Stays Undefeated in Saratoga Oaks
Stretching out in distance and moving up in class was no problem for Newstead Stables' Laurelin, who improved her record to 5-for-5 with a win in the $500,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G2T) a...
Charlene's Dream Steals the Show in Beverly D.
In what was an anticipated clash between grade 1 winner Be Your Best and multiple graded stakes victress Beach Bomb, it was the up-and-coming Charlene's Dream who stole the show in the Aug. 9 Beverly ...
El Cordobes Prevails Late in Sword Dancer
El Cordobes split horses in deep stretch and prevailed in a dramatic finish to capture the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course....