Classy Act

Carousel Stakes Preview: Bellafina Making 2020 Debut

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Kaleem Shah’s multiple Grade 1-winning filly Bellafina is set to make her 2020 debut in this Saturday’s 6-furlong $125,000 Carousel Stakes, but seven others – including three stakes winners – will not…

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Hanalei Moon Shines in One Dreamer

FRANKLIN, KY – Stonestreet Stables’ homebred Hanalei Moon shined brightly in the stretch run, shaking clear to win Saturday’s $250,000 One Dreamer Stakes at Kentucky Downs. Breaking from post 7 under Tyler Gaffalione at 5/1 odds, Hanalei Moon was taken back before settling into mid-pack while Classy Act posted opening fractions of… Read More

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Mia Mischief Captures Roxelana

LOUISVILLE, KY – Trainer Steve Asmussen had plenty to celebrate on Saturday, including his pupil Mia Mischief continuing her Churchill Downs dominance when she captured the $120,000 Roxelana Overnight Stakes. Breaking from the far outside in the field of five at 9/5 odds under Ricardo Santana, Jr., Mia Mischief pressured early leader Covfefe… Read More

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Honey Bunny Pays Dividends in Winning Colors

LOUISVILLE, KY – Since claiming her for $16,000 in April 2018, trainer John Ortiz’s Honey Bunny has paid dividends, and on Saturday, she became a graded stakes winner when she got up late to win the $100,000 Winning Colors Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. Breaking from post 11 under Tyler Baze as… Read More

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Dream Tree Returns Big in G2 Prioress

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Phoenix Thoroughbreds’ Dream Tree showed no signs of rust on Sunday, returning from a seven-month layoff to cruise home still undefeated in the Grade 2, $250,000 Prioress Stakes. Sent postward as the co-9/5 favorite under Mike Smith, Dream Tree broke in slightly and bumped with fellow southern California shipper Moonshine… Read More

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Separationofpowers Outbattles Mia Mischief in G1 Test

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Klaravich Stables’ Separationofpowers ran the race of her life on Saturday, using every ounce within her to defeat a game Mia Mischief after a thrilling stretch run in the Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Test Stakes at Saratoga. Breaking well from post 6 under Jose Ortiz as the 2-1 favorite, Separationofpowers… Read More

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Dixie Serenade Blows Up G3 Victory Ride

ELMONT, NY – Uptowncharlybrown Stud’s Dixie Serenade blasted off down the stretch and blew up the tote board at 47-1 for her graded event breakthough in Sunday’s Grade 3, $150,000 Victory Ride Stakes at Belmont Park. Breaking from post 6 under Mychel Sanchez, Dixie Serenade brushed briefly with the 6-5 favorite Mia Mischief before… Read More

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Monomoy Girl Wins Thrilling G1 Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, KY – Jockey Florent Geroux might have just stamped himself as one of the nation’s best big-money riders after a Hall of Fame-worthy ride aboard Monomoy Girl in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1,000,000 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Breaking sharply from the far-outside 14 post, Geroux steered Monomoy Girl down enough… Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Kentucky Oaks Preview: Big Favorites Draw Outside Posts

A full field of 14 3-year-old fillies are set to battle in the 144th running of the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks. As always, the Kentucky Oaks will be contested the Friday before the Kentucky Derby and is one of the biggest racing days each and every year. Five others stakes… Read More

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Chocolate Martini Sweet As Can Be In G2 Fair Grounds Oaks

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Double Doors Racing’s Chocolate Martini was sweet as can be on Saturday, rallying up just in time to take the Grade 2, $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks. Breaking widest in the field of seven under Mitchell Murrill, Chocolate Martini dropped back early and moved down to save ground while… Read More