Franklin-Simpson Stakes

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 […]

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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