By My Standards

Silver State Stays Hot With Met Mile Victory

ELMONT, NY – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Silver State extended his hot streak to 6 straight wins with a rail-skimming victory in Saturday’s $1 million Hill ‘n’ Dale Met Mile Handicap (G1) at…

Breeders' Cup

Mischevious Alex Stretches Out in Met Mile

ELMONT, NY – Cash is King and LC Racing’s Mischevious Alex will look to build on his already impressive ledger in Saturday’s stallion-making $1 million Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1), a one-turn mile for 3-year-olds and up on Belmont Stakes Day known as the Met Mile. The Belmont Stakes… Read More

Race Previews

Sexton Mile Preview: C Z Rocket Stretches Out in Distance

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – Lone Star Park’s biggest day of the year is this Monday, and the $400,000 Steve Sexton Mile Stakes (G3) – the highlight of the card – drew perhaps its strongest field in history. Several stars have entered, including multiple graded stakes champion sprinter C Z Rocket,… Read More

Race Recaps

By My Standards Returns a Winner in Oaklawn Mile

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Last year’s Oaklawn Handicap (G2) winner By My Standards, making his first start since 2 disappointing efforts last November, made a winning return to Hot Springs for owners Allied Racing Stable and Spendthrift Farm when he got up in the final stride to win the $400,000… Read More

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Kentucky Derby

Calhoun Following Familiar Path to LA Derby with Run Classic

NEW ORLEANS, LA – If trainer Bret Calhoun has his way, lightning will strike twice at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on March 20. Two years ago, the Calhoun-trained By My Standards broke his maiden on the Risen Star (G2) undercard and parlayed that score to a win in the… Read More

Race Recaps

Fan Favorite Bodexpress Upsets Clark

LOUISVILLE, KY – Fan favorite Bodexpress, well-known for his pre-race antics, held it together nicely to post an 11/1 upset in Friday’s $500,000 Clark Stakes Presented by Norton Healthcare (G1) at Churchill Downs. Breaking well from post 8 under Rafael Bejarano, Bodexpress raced up to sit just behind the pace-setting Phantom… Read More

Race Previews

Clark Preview: Overloaded Field Takes Aim at Grade 1 Score

One of the oldest and most historic races in the country is set for another renewal this Friday at Churchill Downs. An overloaded field in the $500,000 Clark Stakes (G1) highlights a big weekend of racing beneath the Twin Spires, which also includes the Stars of Tomorrow II card on… Read More

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Breeders' Cup

Velazquez Pilots Authentic to Classic Score

LEXINGTON, KY – Year-end honors for Champion 3-Year-Old and Horse of the Year were likely decided with one fell swoop when Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez piloted Authentic to a decisive gate-to-wire score in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Longines Classic (G1) at Keeneland. Authentic broke well from post… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Travers Hero Tiz the Law Draws Post 2 for Longines Classic

The Travers Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) hero Tiz the Law drew post 2 and was made the 3/1 second choice as he seeks to avenge his lone 2020 defeat in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Longines Classic (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday, November 7. Tiz the Law enjoyed… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 10/28/20: Breeders’ Cup Inches Closer

Welcome to the 2020 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my last vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA… Read More