Gold Cup

Classic Races, Both Here & Abroad, Give Fans Plenty of Excitement for 2021

At some point in our lives, we’ve likely used the word “classic” to denote distinguished or unique works in areas such as art, movies, cars, literature, architecture, fashion, and sports. […]

Race Recaps

Favored Stradivarius Gives Dettori Fourth Straight in Gold Cup

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – After piloting home a trio of longer shots in the first three races, Frankie Dettori’s luck continued aboard his most anticipated mount of the day when the […] Read More

Race Recaps

Accelerate Dominates in G1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, CA – Multiple graded stakes winner Accelerate was ultra impressive in winning Saturday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes at Santa Anita Park. The event turned into […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 306: Preakness Stakes 143 Wrap-Up, Belmont Stakes Probables, and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes officially wrap up Preakness Stakes 143, give a Racing Dudes Fantasy League update, preview the probable field for the upcoming 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, […] Read More

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Ascot Ups Stakes With Record Prizes in 2018

If anyone was in any doubt as to the health of horse racing, the announcement from Ascot that it will be offering record sums in prize money over the course […] Read More

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Royal Ascot Day 3 Recap: Big Orange Wins Thrilling G1 Gold Cup

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Big Orange put up the performance of the Royal Ascot meet in winning the feature race, the Group 1 Gold Cup. The Michael Bell-trained 6-year-old is well-known […] Read More

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Cupid Returns With Convincing Win in G1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, CA — Idle since September 24, Bob Baffert’s Cupid was plenty fit as he rolled to a convincing 3 1/4-length win in the Grade 1, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa […] Read More

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Collected Impressive Again in G2 Californian Romp

ARCADIA, CA — In a performance that moves him into consideration as an “A-List” player on the nation’s handicap horse division stage, Bob Baffert’s Collected demolished four rivals in taking Saturday’s Grade […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 189: Maria Borell Saga and Rapid-Fire Selections

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

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Melatonin Rates Nicely Under Talamo, Wins G1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2016)—In winning the Santa Anita Handicap on March 12, the David Hofmans-trained Melatonin crashed the party at 16-1. That wasn’t the case on Saturday, as the […] Read More