Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Since today is a Saturday, plenty of big-name horses turned in morning workouts at racetracks across the country this morning! Here are some of the highlights: American Pharoah: Six furlongs in 1:11 2/5 (bullet) at Del Mar A. P. Indian: Five … Continued
In his first workout of the year at Del Mar racetrack, Triple Crown winner American Pharoah turned in a brilliant six-furlong breeze, going the distance in a rapid 1:11 2/5. Trained by Bob Baffert, the son of Pioneeerof the Nile started off … Continued
It looks like trainer Eddie Plesa, Jr. has another talented two-year-old in his barn! On Friday afternoon, the Plesa-trained Full Salute scored an easy victory in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden special weight at Monmouth Park, drawing off to win by 2 1/2 … Continued
The remarkable Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, who has won the Darley Irish Oaks (Ire-I) four times, will send out a strong group of fillies to compete in the 2015 renewal of the race at the Curragh racecourse. The 1 1/2-mile Irish classic has attracted a … Continued
Who’s ready to start looking for the 2016 Kentucky Derby winner? :) The first maiden special weight of the Del Mar meet for 2yo colts is scheduled to be held this evening! The race is the fourth on the card, … Continued
In a burst of excitement that was a fitting end to a rough week in horse racing, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan breezed a half-mile at Keeneland this morning in his first workout since suffering a non-displaced ankle fracture last … Continued
With the Delaware Handicap (gr. I) coming up on Saturday at Delaware Park, now is a great time to recall one of the most epic finishes in the long history of the race. Four years ago, 2010 Eclipse champion 3yo … Continued
Another great Saturday of racing awaits on July 18th, highlighted by six graded stakes races at tracks across the country. Leading the way are a pair of grade Is at Delaware Park and Del Mar, as well as a couple of … Continued
1 American Pharoah His third workout since the Belmont was his longest and quickest so far, as he went five furlongs in a sharp :59 1/5 that was the second-fastest of 57 morning workouts at that distance. His racing schedule … Continued
Welcome to “The Weekend Accolades,” a weekly series in which we’ll look back on the previous week of racing and hand out a few informal awards to horses, trainers, jockeys, etc. that achieved notable feats in racing. Enjoy! Upset of the Week: Calamity Kate … Continued