A Diamond Among Diamonds
Of all the 2yo fillies to have raced in California this year, few have been as impressive as Patriotic Diamond.
Stellar Wind Romps in Torrey Pines Stakes; Seeks Leadership of 3yo Filly Division
© BENOIT PHOTO In a year with no clear-cut leader in the 3yo filly division, Stellar Wind gave notice that she could be on the verge of seizing the title when she romped to an easy win in the $100,000 Torrey Pines … Continued
Could Runhappy Be the Best Sprinter in the U.S.?
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Lauren King After watching in awe last Saturday as Runhappy scored an amazing victory in the King’s Bishop Stakes (gr. I) last Saturday at Saratoga, it’s clear that this lightly-raced son of Super Saver is an immensely talented … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile a Perfect Fit for Private Zone
Private Zone winning the Forego Stakes. Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos In the aftermath of Private Zone’s extremely easy win in the seven-furlong Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga–his third win from five starts this year–it was announced on August 30th that his connections … Continued
Gimme Da Lute Keeps On Winning in El Cajon Stakes
Bob Baffert’s top three-year-old American Pharoah may have gone down to defeat in yesterday’s Travers Stakes, but Baffert’s other talented sophomore Gimme Da Lute continued his winning ways with a solid triumph in the $100,000 El Cajon Stakes at Del Mar. By Midnight … Continued
7 Thoughts on the Results of Travers
Photo by Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney With the shocking defeat of American Pharoah still fresh in our minds, here are seven thoughts that have occurred to me in the hours since the Travers Stakes: 1. Keen Ice has improved a lot … Continued
The Horse for the Course: How General Assembly Set His Track Record in the Travers
There is no denying that some horses have a special affinity for certain racetracks and perform better when flaunting their talents at those tracks. This is particularly notable in Europe, where the style, shape, and design of the courses varies … Continued
Upstart Will Run in the Travers
Breeders’ Cup Photo © It was confirmed earlier today that Upstart, winner of the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) and runner-up in the Florida Derby (gr. I), will run in the $1,600,000 Travers Stakes (gr. I) on August 29th at Saratoga after previous plans … Continued
Ziconic Returns to the Work Tab at Saratoga
Breeders’ Cup Photo © The two-year-old colt Ziconic, who was absent from the work tab for twenty days, returned to action on August 26th when he breezed a half-mile at Saratoga. The second foal out of 2010 Horse of the Year … Continued
Saratoga Stakes Analysis for August 29, 2015 – Part 1
Breeders’ Cup Photo A gigantic day of racing awaits tomorrow afternoon at Saratoga, highlighted by six grade I stakes races. Over on the Bloodhorse.com blog Unlocking Winners, I’ve been sharing my thoughts on some of the races in the comments section, and while … Continued