Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Another great day of racing awaits on September 12th, highlighted by a large number of graded stakes races across the U.S. and Europe. Here are some brief thoughts on four of the best races! Pocahontas Stakes (gr. II) 8.5 furlongs at Churchill … Continued
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher As he continues to train toward the third start of his career, Cozmic One–the first foal out of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta–breezed five furlongs in an easy 1:04.66 on September 10th at Saratoga. Trained … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © 1 American Pharoah He paraded at Del Mar on September 6th and is expected to ship to Santa Anita very soon to continue his training for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Apparently, there’s been some talk that he … Continued
© BENOIT PHOTO He’s unbeaten in three starts, and hasn’t been challenged in two impressive stakes victories. His pedigree suggests he’s a sprinter, but his talent is undeniable and has racing fans excited about his future. His name is Nyquist, … Continued
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand The words don’t come easy. What do you say about a horse that did virtually everything there is to do, and did it time and time again? Yesterday, it was announced that the eight-year-old gelding Wise … Continued
The feature at Saratoga on the closing day of the meet is the $350,000 Hopeful Stakes (gr. I), a very old and prestigious race that serves as a showcase for some of the best two-year-olds on the East Coast. A talented field of … Continued
Check back often for live updates and thoughts on the final Saturday of the 2015 Saratoga meet!
Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher Rachel’s Valentina, the two-year-old daughter of Rachel Alexandra that broke her maiden in impressive fashion on August 2nd, will make her stakes debut this Saturday in the $350,000 Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Trained by … Continued
Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand 1 American Pharoah His defeat in the Travers Stakes was a major surprise, but regardless, his overall accomplishments and brilliance are enough for him to retain the status as favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. … Continued
Of all the 2yo fillies to have raced in California this year, few have been as impressive as Patriotic Diamond.