Peter Brant

Blowout Hangs on to Win Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile

LOUISVILLE, KY – Blowout built a huge early lead and then held off a host of challengers in deep stretch by a half-length to win the 36th running of the $500,000 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) for fillies…

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Regal Glory Reigns Supreme in the Plenty of Grace

OZONE PARK, NY – Regal Glory and Jose Ortiz took the lead in the stretch and reigned supreme as the 3/5 favorite in Sunday’s Plenty of Grace Stakes at Aqueduct. This was her first start of her 5 year old campaign for trainer Chad Brown. [adspot] “I think she can… Read More

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Raging Bull Leaves His Mark in Maker’s Mark Mile

LEXINGTON, KY – In his third attempt to win the prestigious event, Peter Brant’s Raging Bull finally left his mark with a strong stretch-running effort in Saturday’s $300,000 Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes (G1) at Keeneland. Raging Bull broke from post 8 under Irad Ortiz Jr. as the 7/2 second choice… Read More

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Etoile stars in E. P. Taylor, repelling late bid of outsider Court Return in Grade 1 turf fixture

TORONTO, ON – Etoile, runner-up as the favorite when invading from New York for trainer Chad Brown in the August 15 Dance Smartly, made amends at Woodbine on Sunday by taking the Grade 1 E. P. Taylor Stakes by a neck under rider Rafael Hernandez. Court Return, an improving half-sister to… Read More

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My Sister Nat Finally Scores Stateside in Waya

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Peter Brant’s My Sister Nat broke through for her first stateside score with a strong rally in the stretch to win Saturday’s $150,000 Waya Stakes (G3) at Saratoga. Breaking from post 4 under Jose Ortiz as the 2/1 second choice, My Sister Nat took her time getting into… Read More

Race Previews

Ballston Spa Preview: Sistercharlie is Back!

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Peter Brant’s legendary mare Sistercharlie is back for another year of dominating America’s turf distaff division, making her 2020 debut in Saturday’s $200,000 Ballston Spa Stakes (G2) at Saratoga. The Ballston Spa is a 1 1/16-mile inner turf route for females 4 and up that attracted… Read More

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Dunbar Road Easily Wins Delaware Handicap

ELMONT, NY – Peter Brant’s Dunbar Road put on a scintillating performance, easily winning Saturday’s $400,000 Delaware Handicap (G2) at Delaware Park. Breaking from post 2 as the 1/5 favorite under Irad Ortiz, Jr., Dunbar Road saved ground heading into the clubhouse turn and raced just off of the heels of early… Read More

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Fifty Five Edges Classic Lady in Mount Vernon Thriller

ELMONT, NY – Peter Brant’s Fifty Five added yet another stakes score to her resume when she edged out a game Classic Lady at the wire in Thursday’s thrilling edition of the $100,000 Mount Vernon at Belmont Park. Sent away as the 1/2 favorite under Javier Castellano, Fifty Five sat back and… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Raging Bull Rockets Home in Shoemaker

ARCADIA, CA – Peter Brant’s Raging Bull strapped on the boosters and took off strongly in the stretch, rocketing home to a tremendous score in Monday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. The Shoemaker is the first North American-based Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event of 2020.… Read More

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Dunbar Road Returns With Hard-Fought Shawnee Victory

LOUISVILLE, KY – Peter Brant’s Dunbar Road fought hard in the stretch with a stubborn Chocolate Kisses to win her 2020 debut in Saturday’s inaugural running of the $100,000 Shawnee Stakes at Churchill Downs. Breaking from post 4 under Jose Ortiz as the 3/5 heavy favorite, Dunbar Road settled comfortably near… Read More