Despite new computer-assisted wagering rules in place that saw those players reduce action during the 2026 Saratoga Race Course meet, NYRA Sept. 7 reported strong numbers from the meet as retail players increased their play.
In his U.S. debut, classic-placed Haatem secured the most lucrative victory of his career Sept. 7 at Kentucky Downs when he held off a late charge from two-time grade 2 winner Lagynos to win the Mint Millions Invitational Stakes (G3T) by a neck.
As the points chase for the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) begins Sept. 12 with the Iroquois Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs, a new crop of 3-year-olds will venture into a different landscape in 2027.
After leading throughout the $500,000 Old Dominion Derby (G3) while setting a slow pace Sept. 7 at Colonial Downs, Lennox the Grey appeared to lose his advantage in the stretch only to dig back in and edge The Big Con (GB) by a nose.
Although King's Plate winner Luster skipped the middle jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, the form from Canada's feature race held up as runner-up Military Time bounced back to take the $346,989 Prince of Wales Stakes Sept. 7 at Fort Erie.
On the Sept. 7 episode of BloodHorse Monday: William Butler reacts to Tiffany's victory in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2T) and shares his thoughts on the Breeders' Cup and Kentucky Downs purses. Plus, we react to several impressive wins by juveniles.
A beautifully bred Frankel filly has been added as a wildcard to Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Oct. 6-8. Offered by Whatton Manor Stud, the filly is out of Middleton Fillies' Stakes (G2) winner Queen Power.
Japan-based dual grade 1-winning sprinter Satono Reve has been retired from racing and will stand at Shadai Stallion Station in Japan for 2027, trainer Noriyuki Hori announced Sept. 7.
Why It Worked: Bob Edwards of Fifth Avenue Bloodstock watched proudly as Englishman, whom he bred, won back-to-back grade 1 races at Saratoga for Lee and Susan Searing's C R K Stable.