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Mon, 2025-08-11 15:42
Godolphin's homebred and two-time Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) winner Rebel's Romance secured his eighth group 1 win in the Grosser Preis von Berlin (G1) at Hoopegarten Aug. 10.
Mon, 2025-08-11 15:42
Chopsticks became the first black-type winner for Godolphin's homebred sire Essential Quality when the 2-year-old filly won the $200,000 Debutante Stakes Aug. 10 at Ellis Park.
Mon, 2025-08-11 15:42
The latest 'Woodbine Week presented by Woodbine Entertainment' begins Aug. 11, celebrating the 166th running of the prestigious King's Plate. This year's race will be contested Aug. 16.
Mon, 2025-08-11 15:42
Human error was at the root cause of a snafu in which the starting gate was positioned at the wrong distance for the 12th race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9, according to a New York Racing Association release.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Human error was at the root cause of a snafu in which the starting gate was positioned at the wrong distance for the 12th race at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9, according to a New York Racing Association release.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Thanks to purse innovations by the New York Racing Association, recent federal legislation, and anticipation of a new Belmont Park, consignors are optimistic about the market ahead for the Aug. 10-11 Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearling Sale.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Del Mar leading rider Juan Hernandez rode Heredia for the first time and won the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2T) for his sixth victory on the Aug. 9 card at Del Mar.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
The 12th and final race Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course, carded at 1 1/8 miles on the outer turf, was instead conducted at a shorter distance of 1 1/16 miles. The race was declared official before race officials noticed the error.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Desert Gate gave trainer Bob Baffert a record 12th win in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) with an easy 8 3/4-length victory Aug. 9 at Del Mar.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Stretching out in distance and moving up in class was no problem for Newstead Stables' Laurelin, who improved her record to 5-for-5 with a win in the $500,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
In what was an anticipated clash between grade 1 winner Be Your Best and multiple graded stakes victress Beach Bomb, it was the up-and-coming Charlene's Dream who stole the show in the Aug. 9 Beverly D. Stakes (G2T) at Colonial Downs.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Two years after Magic Cap Stables bought Fort Washington from the 2023 Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale for $260,000, the horse has ascended to become a top-level stakes winner, taking the Arlington Million (G1T) Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Sitting a perfect pocket trip behind the speed, Giocoso shot through inside when a stretch opening appeared to capture the $503,600 Secretariat Stakes (G2T) Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
El Cordobes split horses in deep stretch and prevailed in a dramatic finish to capture the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
The New York Racing Association Aug. 9 announced the renaming of the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) to honor the life and legacy of Christophe Clement. Beginning in 2026, the race will be known as the Christophe Clement Turf.
Sun, 2025-08-10 15:41
Preakness Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner Journalism breezed a half-mile in :48 2/5 Aug. 9 at Del Mar. His upcoming race target has not yet been announced.
Sat, 2025-08-09 15:41
Aiming to bounce back from her first defeat, jockey Luis Saez says Good Cheer feels "100%" in preparation for the Aug. 16 Alabama Stakes (G1).
Sat, 2025-08-09 15:41
Two weeks removed from his fourth win of the year in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), Sovereignty resumed breezing Aug. 9 over the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course as he prepares for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 23.
Sat, 2025-08-09 15:41
Amo Racing and jockey David Egan celebrated back-to-back graded wins with Power Blue in the Phoenix Stakes (G1) and Bucanero Fuerte in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (G3) Aug. 9 at the Curragh.
Sat, 2025-08-09 15:41
Ozara has a long way to go to match Fourstardave or even Casa Creed as a Saratoga Race Course legend, but she is certainly moving in the right direction.
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