Jose Ortiz

Limousine Liberal Topples G2 Belmont Sprint Championship

ELMONT, NY – Katherine Ball’s homebred Limousine Liberal overcame trouble at the top of the stretch to get up just in time at the wire and win Saturday’s Grade 2, […]

Race Recaps

Santa Monica Rallies Late to Win G2 Dance Smartly

TORONTO, ON – A late rally from the rear was enough to propel Santa Monica past stablemate Inflexibility to give trainer Chad Brown the exacta in Saturday’s Grade 2, $175,000 Dance Smartly Stakes at […] Read More

Race Recaps

Oscar Performance Makes Record-Breaking Debut in G3 Poker

ELMONT, NY – Amerman Racing’s homebred turf star Oscar Performance made his long-awaited 2018 debut in spectacular fashion, romping in the stretch while topping a 20-year-old track record in Sunday’s Grade 3, […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Blue Prize Fierce Late in G2 Fleur de Lis

LOUISVILLE, KY – Merriebelle Stable’s Argentinian-bred mare Blue Prize made a bold move in the far turn and chased down a loose-on-the-lead Farrell in mid-stretch to take Saturday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Fleur de Lis […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Justify Achieves Immortality in 150th Belmont Stakes

ELMONT, NY – In winning the Kentucky Derby, Justify etched his name alongside 143 other celebrated champions. By repeating that result in the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, that company line was cut […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Post-Race Press Conference

The following is the transcript of the post-race press conference from the Grade 1, $1,500,000 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets that was held on June 9, 2018, at Belmont […] 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

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 305: Preakness Stakes 143 Recap Instant Reaction

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes are joined by writer Mike Somich and Saratoga Slim to recap Justify winning the 143rd running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes, becoming just one race […] Read More

Preakness Stakes

Preakness Stakes 2018 Post-Race Reactions

Justify’s Triple Crown bid continues in three weeks in the Belmont Stakes after winning Saturday’s 2018 Preakness Stakes. But first, relive the exciting stretch run from a foggy Pimlico, as […] Read More

Race Recaps

Ultra Brat Ultra Strong in G3 Gallorette

BALTIMORE, MD – Alex G. Campbell Jr.’s homebred Ultra Brat was ultra strong in the stretch, taking command in the far turn before drawing off convincingly to take Saturday’s Grade 3, $150,000 Stella […] Read More