Franklin-Simpson Stakes

2023 Franklin-Simpson Stakes Preview | Ward Sends Playlist Against Boys At Kentucky Downs

Trainer Wesley Ward will try to beat the boys when he runs the filly Playlist in the seventh running of the Grade 2, $1 million Exacta Systems Franklin-Simpson Stakes for […]

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The Lir Jet Gives Qatar Racing Third Straight Franklin-Simpson Title

FRANKLIN, KY – For the third straight year, owner Qatar Racing visited the winner’s circle of the $600,000 Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G2) at Kentucky Downs when The Lir Jet surged up […] Read More

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The Lir Jet Among Dozen Stakes Winners Comprising Franklin-Simpson Field

FRANKLIN, KY – With The Lir Jet, Qatar Racing will try to win Saturday’s $600,000 Franklin-Simpson for the third straight year, and the first time with the stakes a Grade […] Read More

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Guildsman Rallies Late to Win Franklin-Simpson

FRANKLIN, KY – Qatar Racing’s Guildsman rallied strongly in the late stages to win Wednesday’s $500,000 Nevada State Bank Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G3) at Kentucky Downs. Guildsman broke from post 8 at 9/1 […] Read More

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Franklin-Simpson Preview: Turned Aside Favored in Meet Finale

FRANKLIN, KY – Paul Pompa Jr. homebred Turned Aside is the 3/1 morning line favorite in Wednesday’s $500,000 Nevada State Bank Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G3) at Kentucky Downs, the final stakes of […] Read More

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O’Neill finishes 1-2 with Legends of War, Stubbins

FRANKLIN, KY – After a quiet first four days of the Kentucky Downs meet, two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O’Neill waited until closing day and the meet’s final stakes race […] Read More