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Del Mar’s annual showcase race, the Grade I, $1 million Pacific Classic, is set for Saturday. The 1 1/4-mile heat drew a field of 10, led by Stephen Foster exacta finishers SEEKING THE SOUL and QUIP. Post time for the prestigious Pacific Classic, Race 10 of 11 on the day, is estimated for 9:30 p.m….
The 2019 rendition of the Grade I, $600,000 Alabama Stakes promises to be a good one. The Saturday feature at Saratoga lured nine accomplished three-year-old fillies, including DUNBAR ROAD. The Alabama, to be contested at 1 1/4-miles, is the featured 10th race on an 11-race program. Post time for the Saratoga staple is 5:59 p.m….
The 37th renewal of the Grade I Arlington Million is set for Saturday at Illinois’ Arlington Park. The 1 1/4-mile turf classic drew a field of 10 led by Horse of the Year candidate BRICKS AND MORTAR. Post time for the Arlington Million, Race 11 of 12 on the day, is 7:12 p.m. ET. #3…
The Grade I, $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap is the feature race at Saratoga this Saturday. The one-mile turf heat drew a field of 10 led by morning-line favorite UNI, a mare running against the boys. Post time for the Fourstardave, Race 9 of 11 on the day at “The Spa,” is 5:46 p.m. ET. #1 MARCH…
The first weekend of August was filled to the brim with stakes action at Saratoga and Del Mar. We’ll recap the highlights here, focusing on jockey achievements. Saratoga The Ortiz brothers top the standings at Saratoga with four weeks of racing in the books. Jose leads older sibling Irad 27-22 after winning nine times last…
The inaugural $750,000 Saratoga Derby highlights the Sunday action at Saratoga racecourse. The 1 3/16th-mile turf stake, part of the newly-commissioned “Turf Trinity” series at NYRA, drew an evenly-matched field of 11, led by Belmont Derby winner HENLEY’S JOY. Post time for the Saratoga Derby, Race 9 on a stakes-laden 11-race program, is 5:48 p.m….
The Grade II, $200,000 Yellow Ribbon Handicap is the Saturday feature at Del Mar. The 1 1/16th-mile turf heat for fillies and mares drew a talented and well-traveled field of nine. Post time for the Yellow Ribbon, Race 8 of 10 at Del Mar, is approximately 8:30 p.m. ET. #6 VALEDICTORIAN (6-1) is an intriguing…
The Grade I, $1 million Whitney Stakes is the feature race at Saratoga this Saturday. The 1 1/8-mile classic attracted eight runners, five of which have earned over $1 million on the track. Post time for the Whitney, Race 9 of 11 on the day at “The Spa,” is 5:46 p.m. ET. #4 THUNDER SNOW…
The inaugural $750,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational will be run this Friday at Saratoga racecourse. The second leg in NYRA’s newly-minted Turf Tiara, the 1 3/16th-mile heat drew a field of six. Post time for the Saratoga Oaks, Race 9 of 10 on the day, is 5:51 p.m. ET. #5 CONCRETE ROSE (2-5, morning-line favorite) has…
Racing continues at the two most prestigious meets of the summer, Saratoga and Del Mar. FanXT highlights the jockey achievements at those respective circuits below as well as Monmouth Park. Saratoga Jose Ortiz leads all riders at “The Spa” with 18 wins after three weeks of racing. He piloted six victors last week, including Highest…