John Velazquez

Sistercharlie Makes Beverly D. History

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – Peter Brant’s Sistercharlie made history in more ways than one on Saturday, becoming the first two-time and repeat winner, in record time to boot, of the $600,000 […]

Race Recaps

King Zachary Shatters Track Record in Birdstone

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Thomas Conway’s King Zachary was so anxious to find the winner’s circle on Thursday that he shattered the Saratoga track record while romping home in the $100,000 […] Read More

Saratoga

Saratoga Skinny: Curlin Stakes Demands Respect

The Curlin Stakes is the red-headed step-brother of the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2). The Curlin gets no respect. Every year during this week, people berate the lesser-heralded event’s existence. The […] Read More

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Sistercharlie Leads Brown’s Diana Trifecta

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Peter Brant’s superstar mare Sistercharlie made her 2019 debut with a bang, leading a Chad Brown-trained trifecta while successfully defending her title in Saturday’s $500,000 Diana Stakes (G1) at […] Read More

Saratoga

Saratoga Skinny: 2019 Opening Day is Here!

Living in upstate New York, the doldrums of winter are only made bearable by the dreams of a Saratoga summer. When I’m blowing a foot of snow off of my […] Read More

Race Recaps

Code of Honor Crushes Dwyer

ELMONT, NY – W. S. Farish’s homebred Code of Honor returned to the track impressively, exploding in the stretch to draw away easily and win Saturday’s $250,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3) at Belmont Park. […] Read More

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Semper Sententiae Finally Breaks Through in River Memories

ELMONT, NY – After coming up short in seven straight starts, including four against graded company, John O’Connor’s Semper Sententiae finally broke through for her second career victory in Friday’s $100,000 River Memories […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Seeking the Soul Necks Out Stephen Foster Triumph

LOUISVILLE, KY – Charles Fipke’s homebred Seeking the Soul grinded his way to the lead in deep stretch before necking out a very game Quip to win Saturday’s $600,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (G2) at […] Read More

News

Tacitus, War of Will Draw Outside Favoritism for Belmont Stakes

Though there’s no chance of a Triple Crown winner striking for a second straight year, this year’s edition of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) has no shortage of storylines, […] Read More

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Vino Rosso Proves Better With Age in Gold Cup

ARCADIA, CA – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Vino Rosso, already a graded stakes winner at 3, proved that he’s gotten even better with age on Monday when he battled his […] Read More