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Godolphin Racing’s Prevalence Enters Wood Memorial

By Paul Bergeron Handicappers continue to chase down new-shooter prospects with hopes of entering the Kentucky Derby and its wide-open field. There’s been no hope in chasing down Prevalence, an undefeated Godolphin Racing horse who on Friday was confirmed to enter the Grade 2 Wood Memorial. This was first reported by The Daily Racing Form. […] Read More

Posted on: April 2, 2021 | | admin

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Met Mile Headlines Five Graded Stakes On Fourth Of July At Belmont Park

The Met Mile, held at Belmont Park on the Fourth of July, is a one-mile race for 3-year-olds and up and is followed by several more graded stakes races. Read More

Posted on: July 4, 2020 | | Fairway Jay

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Churchill Downs announced after discussions with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky public health officials, the running of the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5 and the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 will occur with people in the stands under stringent rules. Read More

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Gouverneur Morris off Derby trail

Another promising 3-year-old colt is off the abridged and delayed “Road to the Kentucky Derby” as Gouverneur Morris will be on the shelf for a few months following a bout with colitis. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

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McKinzie to stand at Gainesway Farm

Gainesway Farm has purchased the breeding rights to four-time Grade 1 victor McKinzie. The stallion will commence his stud career at their facility when he is retired from racing. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Kimberly French

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Champion Midnight Bisou set to return Saturday at Churchill Downs

Midnight Bisou is ready to return to Churchill Downs. Appearing in her first engagement since a second-place finish in the Saudi Cup, the 5-year-old mare will run the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap Saturday. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Kimberly French

NYRA Reports Impressive Haul For Belmont Stakes Day

Saturday’s Belmont Stakes turned out as expected with favorite Tiz the Law besting the field. Also unsurprisingly, the New York Racing Association says Belmont Park took in an impressive haul on race day. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Tiz the Law wins Belmont Stakes 2020

Favorite Tiz the Law Captures Belmont Stakes Win for New York

Tiz the Law may have been the favorite and not a shocking winner, but he made history for New York as the first horse bred there to win the Belmont Stakes since Forester in 1882. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Belmont Stakes 2020

How Belmont Fans Prepare for America’s Day at the Races

Today, June 20, is America’s Day at the Races. And there is quite a lot for race fans to celebrate as the Belmont Stakes kicks off the Triple Crown races. Read More

Posted on: June 20, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

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Saturday Stakes – June 20, 2020

The Belmont Stakes this Saturday will be 10 runners doing battle over 1 ⅛ miles with a $1 million purse at stake. A full slate of other races are also scheduled. Read More

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Christopher Feery