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Gregorian Chant Necks Out Sombeyay In San Simeon

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Phil D’Amato’s Gregorian Chant rallied hard in the stretch to neck out Sombeyay in Saturday’s $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Gregorian Chant broke from post 2 under…

Race Recaps

Wildman Jack Clearly Best in Palos Verdes

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Doug O’Neill’s Wildman Jack drew off in the stretch to prove clearly the best in Saturday’s $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Wildman Jack broke from post 2 under Abel Cedillo at 5/1 odds and sat just behind early leader Captain Scotty, who posted opening fractions… Read More

Race Previews

Palos Verdes Preview: It’s Miller Time

ARCADIA, CA – Saturday’s $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park looks like the perfect time for another one of trainer Peter Miller’s claiming horses to turn into a champ; the only question is which one to bet. The Palos Verdes is a 6-furlong dirt sprint open to… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Diamond Oops Up Late to Win Phoenix

LEXINGTON, KY – Trainer/co-owner Patrick Biancone’s Diamond Oops got up late to win Friday’s $200,000 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (G2) at Keeneland. The Phoenix is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Diamond Oops receiving an automatic berth in the Sprint at Keeneland this November. Diamond Oops broke… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Phoenix Preview: Whitmore Back for Another Shot

LEXINGTON, KY – Trainer Ron Moquett’s Whitmore is back at Keeneland for another shot at winning Friday’s $200,000 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (G2), a race that he won in 2017. The winner of the Phoenix will receive an automatic position in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) this… Read More

Race Recaps

Rushie Runs Away With Pat Day Mile

LOUISVILLE, KY – Jim and Donna Daniell’s Rushie took command off the far turn and ran away in the stretch to win Saturday’s $500,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes Presented by LG&E and KU (G2) at Churchill Downs. Breaking from the far outside post 9 under Javier Castellano as the 5/2 second… Read More

Race Previews

Iowa Derby Preview: Billy Batts Tries Dirt Once More

ALTOONA, IA – After a year spent competing mostly on turf, Sharif Mohammed Alhariri’s Billy Batts will try dirt once more when he enters Sunday’s $100,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows. The Iowa Derby is a 1 1/16-mile dirt route for 3-year-olds that does not award any Kentucky Derby (G1)… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Mr. Monomoy Wires Risen Star

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Trainer Brad Cox’s Mr. Monomoy laid to rest any doubts regarding his ability to route on Saturday when he took the field gate to wire in the first division of the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) at Fair Grounds. Breaking from post 9… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Division 1 Preview: Enforceable Looks for Two in a Row

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race has arrived as the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) kicks off the second round of points races that basically serve as “Win and You’re In” for the Kentucky Derby. This year’s race was split into two divisions, making for an even better afternoon… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Enforceable Circles Field in Lecomte

NEW ORLEANS, LA – John Oxley’s Enforceable returned to the track with a bang on Saturday, making his 3-year-old debut a successful one as he circled the field to take the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds. Breaking from post 10 under Julien Leparoux at 6/1 odds in the field… Read More