Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
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
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
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
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
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Another great Saturday of racing awaits tomorrow afternoon, led by a pair of grade I races at Saratoga and Del Mar. Bayern, Beholder, Curalina, and Lovely Maria are among the talented horses that will be in action, … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Another spectacular Saturday of racing awaits tomorrow afternoon, led by a great card at Arlington Park that includes five graded stakes races. Let’s take a look at the four that comprise the late Pick 4! Arlington St Leger Stakes (gr. … Continued
Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher Another spectacular Saturday of racing awaits this afternoon at Saratoga, led by a trio of intriguing graded stakes races. In particular, the $1,250,000 Whitney Stakes (gr. I)–which has attracted seven grade I winners–promises to be a … Continued
The opening weekend at Saratoga concludes on Sunday with another stellar card highlighted by the $300,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I), a nine-furlong race for 3yo fillies. The race has drawn an excellent field of eight, and every runner … Continued
The first Saturday of the Saratoga meet features an exceptional pair of graded stakes races, highlighted by a very competitive renewal of the grade I Diana Stakes for fillies and mares. It looks like there could be some excellent value … Continued
Get ready, everyone! The much-anticipated Saratoga meet is scheduled to begin tomorrow afternoon, kicking off a fantastic forty days of racing that will feature plenty of top-notch graded stakes races! The action starts right away with a pair of graded stakes races on … Continued