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Horseplayers often have to consider whether to bet on European horses running on the dirt at the Breeders Cup thoroughbred championships.

Top Euro Horse Mishriff Might Pass On Breeders’ Cup Classic

Horseplayers often have to think long and hard about whether to bet on European horses running on the dirt at the Breeders Cup thoroughbred championships. Given there are few horse race resume details to compare to American horses – such as record at a given track, surface peculiarities, and the fields they competed against – […]

Posted on: August 31, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Travers

The $1.25 Million Travers Headlines Saratoga’s Biggest Day of Racing

The biggest days at the races are the weekends, where the top tracks in America host the biggest stakes races. Saratoga Race Course will be the place to be and watch and wager for Runhappy Travers Day on Saturday, Aug. 28. The $1.25 million Travers Stakes, the Midsummer Derby, headlines a stacked lineup of popular graded […]

Posted on: August 24, 2021 | | Fairway Jay

TVG Pacific Classic

The $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic 2021 Preview at Del Mar

The $1 million TVG Pacific Classic headlines Del Mar’s biggest day of racing during its summer meet Saturday. The 1 1/4 mile race has a field of nine runners with no dominant entry this year. Six horses have odds from 7/2 to 5/1 making this year’s 31st edition wide open. The winner of the Pacific […]

Posted on: August 20, 2021 | | Fairway Jay

Alabama Stakes

Alabama Stakes Preview at Saratoga

The $600,000 Grade 1 Alabama is a prestigious stakes race at Saratoga for 3-year-old fillies, and one of the oldest races for females in the U.S. Inaugurated in 1872, the 1 ¼ mile race headlines three stake races at The Spa on Sat., Aug. 21, 2021. Recent notable champions include the sensational Songbird (2015), who […]

Posted on: August 20, 2021 | | Fairway Jay

Got Stormy

Got Stormy Heading To Breeders’ Cup Mile After Fourstardave Win

Six-year-old mare Got Stormy captured her second Fourstardave Handicap on Saturday at Saratoga, winning an entry into the 2021 Breeders' Cup.

Posted on: August 15, 2021 | | Fairway Jay

Fourstardave Handicap

Grade 1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga Is Breeders’ Cup Prep

The $500K Fourstardave Handicap on the turf is Saturday, Aug. 14, at Saratoga. The winner receives an automatic invite to the Breeders' Cup.

Posted on: August 14, 2021 | | Fairway Jay

The field of Breeders’ Cup entries grew over the weekend with two victories in its key “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.

‘Horse For The Course’ A Keen Bet For Breeders’ Cup At Del Mar

The Breeders’ Cup field grew over the weekend with two victories in its “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series, including one by Dr. Schivel.

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Bart Baird commended Steve Asmussen for breaking his father Dale's long-standing victories record.

Baird’s Son Salutes Asmussen For Breaking All-Time Wins Mark

Bart Baird commended trainer Steve Asmussen for breaking his father Dale's long-standing victories record with his 9,446th win.

Posted on: August 12, 2021 | | Paul Bergeron

Trainer Steve Asmussen

Trainer Steve Asmussen Sets North American Win Record With 9,446th Victory

Trainer Steve Asmussen set the all-time win record Aug. 7 at Saratoga when Stellar Tap gave the Hall of Fame trainer career win No. 9,446.

Posted on: August 7, 2021 | | Fairway Jay

Whitney

$1 Million Whitney Tops Five Stakes Races at Saratoga on Saturday

The $1 million Whitney has drawn an elite field of five runners on Saturday, Aug. 7, a big day of stakes races at Saratoga.

Posted on: August 6, 2021 | | Fairway Jay