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2016 Year in Review - As we near the end of the year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2016 and remember those people and horses that we lost.
American Oaks (G1) day at Santa Anita - On New Year's Eve at Santa Anita, Decked Out won the American Oaks (G1), Goodyearforroses won the Robert J. Frankel Stakes, and Solid Wager and St. Joe Bay dead heated for the win in the Midnight Lute Stakes (G3). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Maurice wins the 2016 Longines Hong Kong Cup - At Sha Tin on Sunday, favorite Maurice won the Longines Hong Kong Cup over Secret Weapon with Staphanos fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Satono Crown upset in the 2016 Longines Hong Kong Vase - Longshot Satono Crown won the Longines Hong Kong Vase over favorite Highland Reel with One Foot in Heaven third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Beauty Only takes the 2016 Longines Hong Kong Mile - Beauty Only held off favorite Helene Paragon to win the Longines Hong Kong Mile with Joyful Trinity third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Aerovelocity speediest in the 2016 Longines Hong Kong Sprint - Aerovelocity held off favorite Lucky Bubbles by a hed to win the Longines Hong Kong Sprint with Peniaphobia third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Friday Track Works - Photos and comments for 9 of the international horses plus some scenic shots from Friday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday. New!
2016 Longines Hong Kong International Races Entries - Entries closed and post positions were drawn on Thursday for the 2016 Longines Hong Kong International Races to be held on Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. Get the entries and posts for all four races here.
Hugh Bowman wins the 2016 Longines International Jockeys' Championship - Australian jockey Hugh Bowman won the Longines International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening in Hong Kong, while Irish jockey Ryan Moore finished second. Get the results and photos here.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Wednesday Track Works - Photos and comments for 22 of the international horses on Wednesday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong Interatinal Races on Sunday.
Bangkok wins the Valedictory Stakes on Woodbine closing day - Sunday at Woodbine, Bangkok rallied to win the Valedictory Stakes (G3) over favorite Melmich and Ethical Funds on closing day. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Hollywood Derby (G1) and Bayakoa Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, Annals of Time won the Hollywood Derby (G1) over Beach Patrol and Frank Conversation. Also on the card, Vale Dori won the Bayakoa Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Highway Star holds on in the Go For Wand Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Aqueduct, Highway Star held on by a nose to win the Go For Wand (G3) over High Ridge Road and Wonder Gal with favorite Gold Bar fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2017 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 - Pool 1 of the 2017 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed and the favorite at 6-5 was the field of "all other 3-year-olds" with Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Classic Empire next at 6-1. Get the final odds for all the horses here.
2016 Cigar Mile Day Results - Saturday at Aqueduct, favorite Connect just got up to win the Cigar Mile (G1) by a head over Divining Rod. Also on the card, Verve's Tale won the Comely (G3), Mo Town won the Remsen (G2), and Miss Sky Warrior won the Demoiselle (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) and Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Del Mar, Ring Weekend outfinished Vyjack to win the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) with Om third. Also on the card, Journey Home rallied to won the Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3) over Defiant Honor and With Honors. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Black Friday at Aqueduct - While many people were shopping on Black Friday, Aqueduct had three stakes races: the Key Cents Stakes won by Filibustin, the Winter Memories Stakes won by My Impression, and the New York Stallions Series Stakes won by Loki's Vengeance. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Heaven's Runway upsets in the Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) - Heaven's Runway upset favorite Stallwalkin' Dude in the 2016 Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) at Aqueduct on Thursday. Also on the card, Catapult won the Gio Ponti Stakes and Yorkiepoo Princess won the Furlough Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2017 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Dates - There will be 4 pools again this year for the Kentucky Derby Future Wagers, with the first in November 2016. Get all the dates and details here.
Mastery takes charge in the Bob Hope Stakes - Saturday at Del Mar, top choice Mastery won the Bob Hope Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths over California Diamond and Ann Arbor Eddie. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Gunnevera romps in the Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Delta Downs, favorite Gunnevera won the Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (G3) easily by 5 3/4 lengths. Also on the card, Shane's Girlfriend won the Delta Downs Princess Stakes (G3) and Hesinfront won the Delta Mile Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for 6 stakes on the card here.
King and His Court rules in the Coronation Futurity - Sunday at Woodbine, favorite King and His Court drew away to win the Coronation Futurity by 4 1/2 lengths over State of Honor and Escondera. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Defiantly wins the Let It Ride Stakes - Saturday at Del Mar, Defiantly rallied to win the Let It Ride Stakes by a nose over Mittersill and Camino Del Paraiso with favorite Curlin Rules fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2016 Red Smith Handicap (G3) and Discovery Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Aqueduct, Bigger Picture was an upset winner in the Red Smith Handicap (G3) over Danish Dynaformer and Wake Forest. Also on the card, Sticksstatelydude won the Discovery Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Breeders' Cup Wrap Up - Records set, statistics, first-time winning jockeys and trainer, repeat winners, and more for the 33rd running of the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita.
2016 Breeders' Cup Saturday - There were nine Breeders' Cup races on Saturday at Santa Anita headlined by the Classic (G1) where Arrogate ran down California Chrome to win by a half length. Also on the card, Tourist upset Tepin in the Mile (G1) and Champagne Room was a huge upset in the Juvenile Fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 12 stakes on the card. More photos: Classic  -  Juvenile Fillies  -  Turf Sprint  - F&M Sprint  -  F&M Turf  -  Juvenile   Sprint  -  Turf   Mile
2016 Breeders' Cup Friday - There were four Breeders' Cup races on Friday at Santa Anita headlined by the Distaff (G1) where Beholder edged out favorite Songbird to win her 3rd Breeders' Cup race. Also on the card, New Money Honey won the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), Tamarkuz won the Dirt Mile (G1), and Oscar Performance won the Juvenile Turf (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 stakes on the card. More photos: Juvenile Turf  -  Juvenile Fillies Turf  -  Dirt Mile  -  Distaff
2016 Breeders' Cup Thursday Works - Photos and comments for 39 of the Breeders' Cup horses on Thursday November 3 in the morning at Santa Anita, including Found and the rest of the Aidan O'Brien horses out of quarantine.
2016 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse - Tuesday in Australia, Almandin won the Melbourne Cup (G1) at Flemington, becoming the 5th Melbourne Cup winner for his owner Lloyd Williams. Also on the card, Artistry won the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (G3), and Invincible Star won the Ottawa Stakes (G3). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2016 Breeders' Cup Wednesday Works - Photos and comments for 33 of the Breeders' Cup horses on Wednesday November 2 in the morning at Santa Anita, including Flintshire and Beholder as well as California Chrome.
2016 Breeders' Cup Tuesday Works - Photos and comments for 66 of the Breeders' Cup horses on Tuesday November 1 in the morning at Santa Anita, including California Chrome.
2016 Breeders' Cup Monday Works - Photos and comments for 53 of the Breeders' Cup horses on Monday October 31 in the morning at Santa Anita. New!
2016 Breeders' Cup Entries - Final entries were taken and post positions drawn on Monday for the 13 Breeders' Cup Championship races on November 4 and 5 at Santa Anita. Check out the post positions, odds, and horses for all the races.
2016 Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse - Saturday in Australia, Prized Icon upset favorite Sacred Elixir to win the AAMI Victoria Derby (G1) at Flemington. Also on the card, Le Romain won the Cantala Stakes (G1), I Am A Star won the Myer Classic (G1), and Flying Artie won the Coolmore Stud Stakes (G1). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2016 Breeders' Cup Free Past Performance - Free past performances from BRISnet.com and Equibase for all 13 Breeders' Cup Championship races at Santa Anita.
Erupt blows out the 2016 Pattison Canadian International (G1) - Erupt held clear by a length over Dartmouth for an upset win the the Canadian International (G1) at Woodbine on Sunday while favorite Idaho finished 5th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
E.P. Taylor (G1), Nearctic (G2), and Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3) - Also at Woodbine, Al's Gal won the E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) for the fillies, Calgary Cat won the Nearctic (G2) for the turf sprinters, and Southern Ring won the Ontario Fashion (G3). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Idaho favored for the 2016 Pattison Canadian International (G1) - A field of 9 was entered for the 2016 Pattison Canadian International (G1) on Sunday with 5-2 favorite Idaho drawing post 3 and 3-1 second choice Protectionist drawing post 9. Retired Toronto Blue Jay Duane Ward was the honourary drawmaster.
Surfer Girl Stakes and Bill Mochon Memorial - Monday at Santa Anita there was a memorial held for photographer Bill Mochon on what would have been his 75th birthday. Also on the card, Miss Southern Miss won the Surfer Girl Stakes.
Hoppertunity jumps up in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) - Saturday at Belmont Park, Hoppertunity went wide to win the 2016 Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) by a half length over favorite Effinex with Protonico third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Flower Bowl (G1), Kelso (G2), and Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational - Also at Belmont Park, Lady Eli won the Flower Bowl Stakes (G1), Anchor Down won the Kelso Handicap (G2), and Pure Sensation won the Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Champagne (G1), Frizette (G1), and Hill Prince (G3) - Again at Belmont Park, Practical Joke came from last to win the Champagne Stakes (G1), Yellow Agate won the Frizette Stakes (G1), and Camelot Kitten won the Hill Prince Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Review: Crushing the Cup 2016 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett. An invaluable tool for trying to unlock the mysteries of handicapping the Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita. Updated for 2016, this is their 25th anniversary edition.
Beldame (G1) and Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) results - Saturday at Belmont Park, Forever Unbridled drew away to win the 2016 Beldame Stakes (G1) over Tiger Ride and Penwith. Also on the card, Paulassilverlining won the Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) for the sprint fillies and mare. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1), Vosburgh (G1), and Pilgrim Stakes (G3) Results - Also at Belmont Park, Ectot won the 2016 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) by 5 lengths over favorite Flintshire. Also on the card, Joking won the Vosburgh Stakes (G1) for the sprinters and Oscar Performance won the Pilgrim Stakes (G3) for the juveniles. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Connect upsets in the Pennsylvania Derby (G2) - Saturday at Parx Racing, Connect held off Gun Runner to win the Pennsylvania Derby (G2), while favorite Nyquist finished 6th and Exaggerator 7th. Also on the card, Noholdingback Bear won the Gallant Bob Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Songbird triumphs in the Cotillion Stakes (G1) - Again at Parx, prohibitive favorite Songbird drew off to win the Cotillion (G1) by 5 3/4 lengths over Carina Mia and Cathryn Sophia. Also on the card, Cyrus Alexander won the PA Derby Champion Stakes and Granny's Kitten won the Alphabet Soup Handicap. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Summer (G2) and Natalma Stakes (G2) - Sunday at Woodbine were two "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup races for juveniles on the turf, the Summer (G2) for the colts won by Good Samaritan and the Natalma (G1) for the fillies won by Victory to Victory. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tepin wins the 2016 Woodbine Mile (G1) - Heavy favorite Tepin stalked the pace then took the lead in the stretch to win the Woodbine Mile (G1) on Saturday over Tower of Texas and Mutakayyef. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Northern Dancer Turf (G1), Canadian Stakes (G2), and Ontario Derby (G3) - Also at Woodbine, The Pizza Man held off Wake Forest to win the Northern Dancer Turf (G1) by a neck. Rainha Da Bateria nosed out Dacita in the Canadian Stakes (G2), and Amis Gizmo romped in the Ontario Derby (G3) in track record time. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tepin a heavy favorite for the 2016 Woodbine Mile (G1) - A field of 8 was entered for the 2016 Woodbine Mile (G1) on Saturday with 1-2 favorite Tepin drawing post position 8. Olympic gold medalis Erica Wiebe was the honourary drawmater.
Texas Chrome wins the 2016 Super Derby (G2) - Saturday at Lousiana Downs, Texas Chrome beat Dalmore by a half length in the Super Derby (G2). Also on the card, Royal by Nature won the Sunday Silence, Artistic License won the River City, Allied Air Raid won the Unbridled, and Majestic Gale wins the Happy Ticket. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Colin and Ontario Jockey Club Stakes - Sunday at Woodbine, Signature Spring won the Colin Stakes for juvenile colts and Stacked Deck won the Ontario Jockey Club Stakes for the older horses. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Del Mar Futurity (G1) Day - Labor Day at Del Mar, Klimt won by 4 1/4 lengths over favorite Straight Fire in the Del Mar Futurity (G1). Also on the card, With Honors won the Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf and Power Jam won the Pirates Bounty. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Woodward Day at Saratoga - Saturday at Saratoga, Shaman Ghost was an upset winner of the Woodward (G1) over Mubtaahij and Frosted. Also on the card, Sweet Loretta and Pretty City Dancer dead heated in the Spinaway Stakes (G1), Inspector Lynley won the Saranac Stakes (G3), and Suffused won the Glens Falls Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Union Strike wins the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Del Mar, Union Strike won the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) over favorite American Cleopatra, American Pharoah's little sister. Also on the card, Bowies Hero won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Canadian Millions Sales Stakes Day at Woodbine - On Wednesday evening there were six stakes for Canadian-breds who went through the Woodbine yearling sales, headlined by the Simcoe Stakes won by Lokinforpursemonee and the Muskoka Stakes won by Spring Tempest. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Arrogate claims the Travers (G1) - Arrogate was an upset winner in the Travers (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday, with favorite Exaggerator finishing a dismal 11th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Travers Undercard Stakes Results - There were six other stakes on the 2016 Travers undercard, including the Personal Ensign (G1) won by Cavorting, the Ballerina (G1) won by Haveyougoneaway, the King's Bishop (G1) won by Drefong, the Forego (G1) won by A.P. Indian, the Sword Dancer (G1) won by Flintshire, and the Ballston Spa (G2) won by Strike Charmer.
Masochistic takes a painful Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) - Masochistic won by 3 3/4 lengths in the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) at Del Mar in a painfully small 3 horse field. Also on the card, Miss Sunset won the Generous Portion Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Time and Motion moves best in the Lake Placid (G2) - Time and Motion out finished favorite Catch a Glimpse to win the Lake Placid Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Sunday on the turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Breeders' Stakes and Sky Classic Stakes (G2) results - Longshot Camp Creek rallied to win by 1 1/4 lengths over Sir Dudley Digges in the Breeders' Stakes at Woodbine on Sunday. Also on the card, Messi won the Sky Classic Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pacific Classic (G1) Day at Del Mar - Favorite California Chrome drew away by 4 lengths to win the Pacific Classic (G1) over Beholder on Saturday. Also on the card, Harmonize won the Del Mar Oaks (G1) and Ashleyluvssugar won the Del Mar Handicap (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Alabama (G1) and Fourstardave Handicap (G1) Results - Prohibitive favorite Songbird did not disappoint Saturday at Saratoga, winning the Alabama (G1) by 7 lengths. Also on the card, Tourist won the Fourstardave (G1) and Disco Partner won the Troy Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Klimt romps in the the Best Pal Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, heavy favorite Klimt drew off to win the Best Pal Stakes (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths over Big League with Thirstforlife third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Mondialiste wins the the Arlington Million (G1) - Mondialiste got up by a nose over Kasaqui in the Arlington Million (G1) on Saturday with Deauville third. Also on the card, Da Big Hoss won the American St. Leger Stakes (G3). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Sea Calisi wins the Beverly D (G1) - Also at Arlington, favorite Sea Calisi closed late to win Beverly D Stakes (G1) by a half length over Al's Gal. Also on the card, Noble Beauty won the Pucker Up Stakes (G3) after
Beach Patrol hangs on in the Secretariat Stakes (G1) - Again at Arlington on Saturday, favorite Beach Patrol outfinished Long Island Sound to win by a nose. Also on the card, Yo Carm won the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Arlington International Festival of Racing Workout Photos - Check out photos of 35 horses from the morning works at Arlington on Thursday and Friday morning preparing for the Arlington Million, Beverly D, Secretariat, and American St. Leger on Saturday.
Free Rose upsets in the La Jolla Handicap (G2) - Longshot Free Rose held off Lucky Bryan by a half length to win the La Jolla Handicap (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday. Also on the card, favorite Champagne Room won the Sorrento Stakes (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Frosted romps in the Whitney Stakes (G1) - Favorite Frosted led wire-to-wire to win the Whitney Stakes (G1) by 2 lengths at Saratoga on Saturday. Also on the card, Lady Lara won the De La Rose Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Test Stakes (G1), Waya Stakes (G3), and Lure Stakes Results - Also on the Whitney card, Paola Queen was a huge upset winner in the Test (G1), paying $112 to win. Also on the card, Guapaza won the Waya Stakes (G3) and Shining Copper won the Lure Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Camelot Kitten gets up in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2) - Favorite Camelot Kitten just held off Airoforce by a nose to win the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2) at Saratoga on Friday. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2016 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inductions - 12 new members, including Wise Dan, San Pail, and trainer Mark Casse were inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on August 3, plus an Award of Honour was presented to Norm Picov. Find out about all the inductees here.
Exaggerator wins the Haskell Invitational (G1) - Exaggerator rallied from far back in the mud at Monmouth Park to win the Haskell Invitational (G1) over American Freedom and Sunny Ridge with favorite Nyquist fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2016 Haskell Undercard Stakes - Also on the Haskell card, Bradester won the Monmouth Cup (G2), Itsonlyactingdad won the Matchmaker (G3), Blacktype won the Oceanport (G3), and Genre won the Molly Pitcher (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Stellar Wind upsets Beholder in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) - Stellar Wind outfinished favorite Beholder to win the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) by a half length with Divina Comedia third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Jim Dandy (G2) and Amsterdam Stakes (G2) - Laoban broke his maiden the 2016 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga by 1 1/4 lengths over Governor Malibu with Destin third. Also on the card, Mind Your Biscuits won the Amsterdam Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Alfred Vanderbilt (G1) and Bowling Green (G2) Handicaps - A.P. Indian won the 2015 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) by 1 1/4 length over favorite Holy Boss. Also on the card, heavy favorite Flintshire won the Bowling Green Handicap (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Amis Gizmo trounces them in the Prince of Wales Stakes - Tuesday at Fort Erie Racetrack, favorite Amis Gizmo romped home by 5 1/2 lengths over Leavem in Malibu and Niigon's Edge. Also on the card, Dancing on Fire won the Rainbow Connection Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Songbird flies home in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) - Sunday at Saratoga, heavy favorite Songbird drew away to win by 5 1/4 lengths in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) over Carina Mia and Flora Dora. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Californa Chrome wins the San Diego Handicap (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, California Chrome won the San Diego Handicap (G2) by a half length over Dortmund. Also on the card, Mokat won the San Clemente Handicap (G2) on the turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Diana (G1) and Sanford (G3) Stakes - Saturday at Saratoga, Dacita won the Diana Stakes (G1) on the turf while Bitumen won the Sanford Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old colts. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Opening Day at Saratoga - On opening day at Saratoga, Ancient Secret won the Lake George Stakes (G2) on the turf and Sweet Loretta won the Schuylerville Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old fillies. Bonus: Songbird schooling in the paddock. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
She's Not Here was there at the finish in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, She's Not Here held off Fresh Feline to win the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2). Also on the card, Toowindytohaulrox won the Wickerr Stakes on the turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Derby (G1), Belmont Oaks (G1), and Belmont Sprint Championship (G3) - Saturday at Belmont Park, Deauville upset in the Belmont Derby Invitational on the turf while favorite Long Island Sound finished 6th. Also on the card, Catch a Glimpse won the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1), and A.P. Indian won the Belmont Sprint Championship (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Suburban Handicap (G2), Dwyer Stakes (G3), and Victory Ride (G3) - Also at Belmont Park, Effinex repeated in the Suburban Handicap (G2) for the older horses. Also on the card, Fish Trappe Road won the Dwyer Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-olds and Coppa won the Victory Ride Stakes (G3) for the fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sir Dudley Digges buries them in the Queen's Plate - Outsider Sir Dudley Digges rallied in the stretch to win the Queen's Plate by a half length over favorite Amiz Gizmo with All On Red third at Woodbine on Sunday. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Louisiana Legends Night at Evangeline Downs - The Pickett Factor won the featured Louisiana Legends Classic for the older horses over favorite Mobile Bay, one of 8 Legends races for Louisiana-breds on the Saturday night card at Evangeline Downs. Get the results, photos, and charts here.
Queen's Plate Undercard Stakes Results - There were four other stakes on 2016 Queen's Plate day: the Highlander Stakes (G2) won by Passion for Action, the Singspiel Stakes (G3) won by Danish Dynaformer, the Dance Smartly Stakes won by Lexi Lou, and the Charley Barley Stakes won by Conquest Enforcer. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Off the Tracks romps in the Mother Goose (G1) - She drew off to win by 3 1/2 lengths over Lewis Bay and Lightstream while favorite Rachel's Valentina finished 5th. Also on the card, My Sweet Girl won the Perfect Sting Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Queen's Plate Entries - A field of 13 was entered for Canada's top race for 3-year-olds, the Queen's Plate, to be run on Sunday at Woodbine. Amis Gizmo is the 3-1 favorite and will break from post 10. Get the entries, odds, post positions, and free past performances here.
Melatonin wins the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (G1) - Melatonin won easily over longshot Win the Space in the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (G1) with Hard Aces third. Also on the card, Lord Nelson won the Triple Bend Stakes (G1) and Nyquist had a public workout. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Stephen Foster Handicap Night - Bradester won the 2016 Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Down going wire-to-wire. Also on the card were the Fleur de Lis (G2) won by Paid Up Subscriber, the Matt Win (G3) won by Gun Runner, the Regret (G3) won by Auntie Joy, and the Wise Dan (G2) won by Pleuven. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Betting Line prevails in the Pepsi North America Cup - Favorite Betting Line closed late to win the North America Cup at Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday night by a length over Racing Hill in track record time. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and 5 other stakes on the card here.
2016 Pepsi North America Cup Entries - Post positions were drawn June 14 for the $1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup for the 3-year-old pacers to be held at Mohawk Racetrack on Saturday. Betting Line is the 5-2 morning line favorite from post 3.
Neshama upsets in the Woodbine Oaks - Neshama stalked the pace then held off the late close of Gamble's Ghost to win the Woodbine Oaks by a nose with Caren third. Also on the card, Amis Gizmo won the Plate Trial and Miss Katie Mae won the Alywow Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Creator wins the Belmont Stakes - Creator just got up at the wire to win by a nose over Destin while Lani rallied for third, giving an all gray horse trifecta. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Undercard Stakes Results - There were nine other stakes on the 2016 Belmont undercard, including the Manhattan Handicap (G1), Just a Game Stakes (G1), Metropolitan Handicap (G1), Acorn Stakes (G1), and Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) won by Flintshire, Celestine, Frosted, Carina Mia, and Cavorting. Get the results, charts, and photos for all nine here.
2016 Belmont Festival Friday Stakes - There were 6 stakes on Friday including the True North (G2) won by Joking, the New York Stakes (G2) won by Dacita, and the Belmont Gold Cup won by Da Big Hoss. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Belmont Stakes Thursday Photos - Photos and comments for 12 of the Belmont contenders on Thursday June 9 including Brody's Cause, Gettysburg, and Exaggerator plus a bonus of Frosted.
2016 Belmont Stakes Wednesday Photos - Photos and comments for eight of the Belmont contenders on Wednesday June 8 including Exaggerator, Destin, Governor Malibu, and Stradivari.
2016 Belmont Stakes Entries - A field of 13 will go to post in the Test of a Champion on Saturday afternoon, with Preakness winner Exaggerator the 9-5 morning line favorite out of post 11.
Analyzing the Belmont Stakes Contenders - Our annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Belmont winner. This year the horses are closely matched with a 3-way tie for the top.
Camelot Kitten wins the Pennine Ridge Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Belmont Park he rallied wide on the turf to win by a neck over Highland Sky with Call Provision third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Belmont Stakes Saturday Photos - Photos and comments for five of the Belmont contenders on Saturday June 4: Exaggerator, Brody's Cause, Cherry Wine, Creator, and Lani.
Lexie Lou wins the Nassau Stakes (G2) - She got up in the stretch to win by 3/4 of a length over Mississippi Delta and Strut the Course while favorite Stormy Victoria finished fifth. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Exaggerator wins the Preakness - He rallied from 8th early to win the Preakness (G1) by 3 1/2 lengths over Cherry Wine and favorite Nyquist. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Preakness Undercard Stakes Results - There were 7 other stakes on Preakness day, highlighted by the Dixie Stakes (G2) on the turf won by Takeover Target. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Results - Go Maggie Go won by 2 1/2 lengths in the 2016 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Noble Bird, the Jim McKay Turf Sprint won for the 5th time by Ben's Cat, and the Allaire Dupont Distaff (G3) won by Ahh Chocolate. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
2016 Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 19, before the 141st running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of several of the 11 Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.
2016 Preakness Thursday Photos - Eight of the 11 Preakness horses from this morning, including two who just arrived today along with Nyquist of course.
2016 Preakness Entries - A field of 11 was entered for Saturday's Preakness Stakes with Nyquist the 3-5 favorite breaking from post 3. Check out all the horses, posts positions, and odds here.
Preakness Wednesday Photos - Six of the 11 Preakness horses are on the grounds now, with one set to arrive today and the rest tomorrow. Here is Nyquist, Exaggerator, and 3 others from Wednesday morning at Pimlico.
Preakness Weather Forecasts - Unfortunately it looks pretty bad for Saturday right now, with 100% chance of rain.
Analyzing the top Preakness Contenders - our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. The tie for top pick is no surprise this year.
New Euro Style Turf Racing at Woodbine - In 2016 Woodbine will card up to 40 races the "wrong way" over its 1 1/2 mile turf ourse starting on Friday June 10. Here are details and photos from the first test race on May 16.
Man O'War (G1) and Beaugay Stakes (G3) Results - Saturday at Belmont Park, Wake Forest rallied to win the 2016 Man O'War Stakes by 3/4 of a length over Money Multiplier and Can'thelpbelieving. Also on the card, Strike Charmer won the Beaugay Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Ruffian (G2) and Peter Pan Stakes (G2) Results - Also at Belmont Park, Cavorting romped home by 5 lengths in the Ruffian Stakes over Carrumba and Spelling Again. Also on the card, Unified won the Peter Pan Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Nyquist wins the 2016 Kentucky Derby - Nyquist remained undefeated in his career, winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs by 1 1/4 lengths over late closing Exaggerator and Gun Runner. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Kentucky Derby Undercard Results - There were six other stakes on the card with the Derby. Tepin won the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2), Catlina Red won the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2), Taris won the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1), Camelot Kitten won the American Turf Stakes (G2), Sharp Azteca won the Pat Day Mile (G3), and Divisidero won the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Cathryn Sophia wins the 2016 Kentucky Oaks - Cathryn Sophia drew away to win by 2 3/4 lengths in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs over Land Over Sea and Lewis Bay. Favorite Rachel's Valentina faded to finish 6th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Kentucky Oaks Undercard Results - There were five other stakes on the card with the Oaks. Curalina won the La Troienne Stakes (G1), Rocket Heat won the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3), Carina Mia won the Eight Belles Stakes (G3), Catch A Glimpse won the Edgewood Stakes (G3), and Majestic Harbor won the Alysheba Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Kentucky Derby Thursday Workouts - Check out photos and comments for all 22 Derby horses and 5 Oaks fillies from Thursday morning at Churchill Downs.
2016 Kentucky Derby Entries - A field of 20 plus two also eligibles was entered for the Kentucky Derby, with Nyquist set as the favorite at 3-1 and drawing post 13. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
2016 Kentucky Derby Wednesday Workouts - Check out photos and comments for 18 Derby horses and 6 Oaks fillies from Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs.
2016 Kentucky Derby Tuesday Workouts - Check out photos and comments for 20 Derby horses and 5 Oaks fillies from Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs.
2016 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A full field of 14 plus one also-eligible was entered for the Kentucky Oaks, headed by 7-2 morning line favorite Rachel's Valentina who drew post 11. Check out all the horses and free past performances here.
Analyzing the top Derby Contenders - our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner. The top horse will surprise you.
Top Money Earning Thoroughbred Race Horses of All Time - The top ten money earning Thoroughbred horses who have raced in North America listed in order of earnings. This list does not take inflation into account.
Bears'way wins the Wando Stakes - He battled Dragon Bay all the way and held on to win by a head at Woodbine on Sunday. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Creator upsets in the Arkansas Derby (G1) - Creator came from last to win the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn on Saturday over Suddenbreakingnews and Whitmore. Also on the card, Decorated Soldier won the Northern Spur Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Effinex wins the Oaklawn Handicap - Also on Saturday at Oaklawn, Effinex won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) by a length over Melatonin. Also on the card, Cash Back won the Instant Racing Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Forever Unbridled wins the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) - Forever Unbridled won by 2 1/4 lengths in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) on Friday at Oaklawn while favorite Untapable finished 4th. Also on the card, Counterforce won the Bachelor Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita Derby (G1) Day - Exaggerator romped home to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1) by 6 1/2 lengths over Mor Spirit. Also on the card, Songbird won the Santa Anita Oaks (G1), Decked Out won the Providencia Stakes (G3), What a View won the Thunder Road Stakes (G3), Pacific Heat won the Evening Jewel Stakes, and Tough It Out won the Echo Eddie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Wood Memorial (G1) and Bay Shore Stakes (G3) - Outwork outfinished longshot Trojan Nation to win the 2016 Wood Memorial (G1) at Aqueduct. Also on the card, Unified won the Bay Shore Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-old sprinters. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Carter Handicap (G1), Gazelle Stakes (G2), and Excelsior Stakes (G3) - Also on Wood day at Aqueduct, Salutos Amigos rallied on the far outside to win the Carter Handicap (G1), while Lewis Bay won the Gazelle Stakes (G2) and Kid Kruz won the Excelsior Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2015 Sovereign Award Winners - The Canadian thoroughbred year-end championships for 2015 were announced Friday night at Woodbine and Catch A Glimpse was named Champion 3-year-old Female, Champion Turf Female, and Horse of the Year. Check out all the winners and vote totals.
Nyquist wins the 2016 Florida Derby (G1) - Nyquist led all the way to win the Florida Derby (G1) while favorite Mohaymen faded to 4th. Also on the card, Go Maggie Go won the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) and Celestine won the Honey Fox Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 stakes on the card here.
2016 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 - Wagering for the fourth and final pool of the 2016 Kentucky Derby Future Wager closed with Nyquist the favorite at 3-1. Get the horses and final odds here.
Louisiana Derby Day results - Gun Runner won the Louisiana Derby (G2) at the Fair Grounds while Land Over Sea won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2). Also on the Take The Stand won the Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap (G2) and S'maverlous won the New Orleans Handicap (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for all 9 stakes on the card here.
California Chrome wins the 2016 Dubai World Cup - California Chrome was an easy winner Saturday at Meyhan Racecourse over Mubtaahij and Hoppertunity. Get the results, chart, and photos here. Also on the card: the Dubai Turf won by Real Steel, Sheema Classic & Dubai Gold Cup won by Postponed & Vazirabad, UAE Derby won by Lani, Golden Shaheen & Al Quoz Sprint won by Muarrab & Buffering, and Godolphin Mile & Kahayla Classic won by One Man Band & Af Mathmoon.
Dubai World Cup entries - A field of 12 was entered for the big race, including California Chrome who drew post 11. Get the entries and past performances for the entire card here.
Monday Dubai Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 31 of the Dubai World Cup card horses including Keen Ice and Hoppertunity from the US. More Monday works, Tuesday works, Wednesday works, Thursday works, Friday photos
Rebel Stakes Day at Oaklawn - Cupid went wire-to-wire winning the Rebel Stakes (G2) for the 3-year-olds at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. Also on the card, Call Pat upset heavy favorite Untapable in the Azeri Stakes (G2) and Upstart won the Razorback Handicap (G3) for older horses. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Cheltenham Festival - The Cheltenham Festival is the biggest jumps meet of the year in England and runs from March 15-18 with 13 Grade 1 races. Photos and results for all 4 days are up now.
2016 Santa Anita Handicap Day - Melatonin led all the way to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) on Saturday over Hard Aces and Effinex. Also on the card, What A View won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), Danzing Candy won the San Felipe Stakes (G2), Kobe's Back won the San Carlos Stakes (G2), and Mirage won the China Doll Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 - Wagering for the third pool of the 2016 Kentucky Derby Future Wager and the lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager pool for this year are now closed. Mohaymen was the favorite for the Derby at 7-2, while Songbird was favored for the Oaks at 3-5. Get the horses and final odds here.
Shagaf wins the 2016 Gotham Stakes (G3) - Top choice Shagaf got up in the stretch to win the Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct by 1 1/4 lengths on Saturday. Also on the card, Mei Ling won the inaugural running of the Heavenly Prize Invitational. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup Day - Shippers from North America dominated with Dorsett taking the featured Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup (Bar G1) over favorite Watchyourownbobber and War Envoy. Also on the card, Iamsogroovy won the Sandy Lane Spa Sprint (Bar G1) and Sirius Black won the Tanglewood Stakes (Bar G1). Get all the results and photos here.
Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) Day Results - Saturday at Gulfstream Park, Mohaymen romped in the Fountain of Youth (G2) over Zulu and Fellowship. Also on the card, were 7 other stakes including the Davona Dale (G2) won by Cathryn Sophia and the Canadian Turf (G3) won by Heart to Heart. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby Points List - A list of the current points earned by 3-year-olds prepping for a spot in the 2016 Kentucky Derby and Oaks fields. This determinesx which horses can get in the Kentucky Derby when entries are taken.
2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks - The Road to the Kentucky Derby points systems was used again in 2016 to determine which horses can enter the big race. There were 36 stakes races, including 16 races over a 10-week period to be known as the "Kentucky Derby Championship Series"
Risen Star Stakes (G2) Day Results - Saturday at the Fair Grounds, Gun Runner won the Risen Star Stakes (G2) over Forevamo and Mo Tom while favorite Airoforce was a lackluster 10th. Also on the card, Venus Valentine upset in the Rachel Alexandra (G2), Majestic Harbor won the Mine Shaft Handicap (G3), and Chocolate Ride won the Fair Grounds Handicap (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2016 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 - Wagering for the second pool of the 2016 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. The field was the favorite at 5-2 with Mohaymen next at 4-1. Get the horses and final odds here.
Louisiana Premier Night at Delta Downs - Delta Downs hosted Louisiana Premier Night on Saturday, a series of stakes races for Louisiana-breds headlined by the Premier Night Championship won by Stormdriver. Get the results, charts, and photos for all the races here.
Withers (G3) and Toboggan Stakes (G3) Results - Sunny Ridge won the 2016 Withers Stakes (G3) by 3/4 length over Vorticity and Adventist on Saturday at Aqueduct. Also on the card, Sassicaia won the Toboggan Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos for all five stakes races on the card here.
2015 Experimental Free Handicap - This list ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2015 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2016 Kentucky Derby. This year Nyquist is the high weight at 126lbs followed by the filly Songbird at 125lbs.
2016 Triple Crown Early Nominations - There were 368 horses were nominated for the Triple Crown by the January 16 early deadline, down from 429 last year. Check out all the horses with stats, breeding, and connections here.
"Road to the Derby" Kickoff Day at the Fair Grounds - Mo Tom won the featured Lecomte Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-old colts while Stageplay won the Silverbulletday Stakes for the 3-year-old fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos for all five stakes races on the card here.
2015 Eclipse Award Winners - Winners for each division of the 2015 Eclipse Awards which name thoroughbred horse racing's annual champions. It was no surprise that American Pharoah was the unanimous choice for Horse of the Year and Champion 3-year-old.
Flexibility romps in the Jerome Stakes (G3) - Favorite Flexibility did not disappoint in the Jerome Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct on Saturday, winning by 4 1/2 lengths over Vorticity and In Equality. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

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