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2019 Year in Review - As the year ends and we look ahead to the new year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2019 and remember those people and horses that we lost.
Eddie Logan and Blue Norther Stakes - On Sunday at Santa Anita, Encoder held off Hariboux to win the 2019 Eddie Logan Stakes for the juvenile turf males. Also on the card, favorite Laura's Light drew away by 3 1/4 lengths to win the Blue Norther Stakes for the juvenile turf fillies over Croughavouke. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Malibu Stakes day at Santa Anita - On a delayed opening day for the Santa Anita winter meet, there were 7 stakes as 2 days were combined with the Malibu Stakes (G1) won by favorite Omaha Beach. Also on the card were the La Brea Stakes (G1) won by Hard Not to Love, the Mathis Brothers Mile (G2) won by Mo Forza, the San Antonio Stakes (G2) won again by Gift Box, and the Lady of Shamrock Stakes won by Brill. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 American Oaks day at Santa Anita - Continuing on Saturday at Santa Anita, favorite Lady Prancealot rallied to win the American Oaks (G1) by a half length over Mucho Unusual. Also on the card, Mirth won the Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Honeysuckle is the Mares Hurdle Favourite - Following her stunning victory in the Grade One Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse, Honeysuckle is now the main rival for Benie Des Dieux in the Mares Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Win Bright shines in the 2019 Longines Hong Kong Cup - At Sha Tin on Sunday, Japanese runner Win Bright outfinished Magic Wand to win the Longines Hong Kong Cup by a head with favorite Rise High third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Glory Vase wins the 2019 Longines Hong Kong Vase - Japan also won with Glory Vase who drew off to win the Longines Hong Kong Vase by 3 1/2 lengths over Lucky Lilac with favorite Exultant third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Admire Mars out of this world in the 2019 Longines Hong Kong Mile - Japanese longshot Admire Mars held off Waikuku bu a half length to win the Longines Hong Kong Mile with favorite Beauty Generation third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Beat the Clock gets up in the 2019 Longines Hong Kong Sprint - Local hero Beat the Clock got up by a neck to win the Longines Hong Kong Sprint over Hot King Prawn with favorite Aethero third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2019 Cigar Mile Day Results - Saturday at Aqueduct, favorite Maximum Security drew away to win the Cigar Mile (G1) by 3 1/2 lengths over Spun to Run. Also on the card, Spiced Perfection won the Go For Wand Handicap (G3), Shotski won the Remsen (G2), and Lake Avenue won the Demoiselle (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 stakes on the card here.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Friday Track Works - Photos and comments for 9 of the international horses on Wednesday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday.
Karis Teetan wins the 2019 Longines International Jockeys' Championship - Hong Kong-based jockey Karis Teetan won the Longines International Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening in Hong Kong, while UK jockey Ryan Moore finished second. Get the results and photos here.
2019 Longines Hong Kong International Races Entries - Entries closed and post positions were drawn on Thursday for the 2019 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.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Wednesday Track Works - Photos and comments for 16 of the international horses on Wednesday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday.
Hollywood Derby (G1) Day at Del Mar - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Mo Forza won the featured Hollywood Derby (G1) by 3/4 length over Neptune's Fortune. Also on the card, Next Shares won the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2), Zuzanna won the Red Carpet Handicap (G3), and Alms won the Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3). There was also a retirement ceremony for jockey Corey Nakatani. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2020 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 - Pool 1 of the 2020 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed and the mutuel field was the favorite at 1-1 with Tiz the Law next at 11-1. Get the final odds and will-pays for all the horses here.
Silver Prospector digs in to win the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Churchill Downs, Silver Prospector held off longshot Finnick the Fierce by 3/4 length in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) while favorite Tiz the Law finished third. Also on the card, favorite Finite won the Golden Rod Stakes (G2) for the 2-year-old fillies. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Tom's d'Etat wins the Clark Stakes (G1) - Friday at Churchill Downs, favorite Tom's d'Etat won the Clark Stakes (G1) by 3 1/4 lengths over Owendale and Mr. Freeze. Also on the card, Nay Lady Nay won the Mrs. Revere Stakes (G2) on the turf. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Mylady Curlin rules in the Falls City Handicap (G2) - Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs, favorite Mylady Curlin won the Falls City Handicap (G2) by 2 1/4 lengths over Go Google Yourself and Moonlit Garden. Also on the card, Kallio won the Cardinal Handicap (G3) over favorite Starship Jubilee. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2020 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Dates - There will be 4 pools again this year for the Kentucky Derby Future Wagers, with the first in November 2019, plus one for the Kentucky Oaks in March. Get all the dates and details here.
Midcourt romps in the Native Diver Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Del Mar, Midcourt drew off to win the Native Diver Stakes (G3) by 5 3/4 lengths over Extra Hope with favorite Roadster last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) and Coronation Futurity - Saturday night at Woodbine, heavy favorite Pink Lloyd won his second Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) by 1 1/4 over Extravagant Kid. Also on the card, Halo Again won the Coronation Futurity for Canadian-bred juveniles. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Betfair Chase Leading Contenders - A look at the top contenders for the Betfair Chase, which is the first leg of the Staying Chasers Triple Crown. It will be run at Haydock Racecourse over a distance of 3 miles and 1 1/2 furlongs with nineteen fences total.
High Velocity fastest in the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Del Mar, High Velocity pulled away to win the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old males by 1 1/4 lengths over favorite Strongconstitution with Zimba Warrior third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Gun Society gets up in the South Ocean Stakes - Saturday at Woodbine, Gun Society got up by a half length to win the South Ocean Stakes over favorite Owlette with November Fog third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Bob and Jackie wins the Let It Ride Stakes - Saturday at Del Mar, Bob and Jackie held off Proud Pedro by a nose to win the 2019 Let It Ride Stakes with favorite Ocean Fury third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2019 Breeders' Cup Wrap Up - Records set, statistics, first-time winning jockeys and trainers, how previous winners finished, and more for the 36th running of the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park.
Saturday at the Breeders' Cup - Saturday had 9 Grade 1 Championship races, headlined by the Breeders' Cup Classic won by Vino Rosso over favorite McKinzie and Higher Power. Also on the card, Bricks and Mortar won the Turf, Blue Prize won the Distaff, Uni won the Mile, Mitole won the Sprint, Iridessa won the Filly & Mare Turf, Spun to Run won the Dirt Mile, Belvoir Bay won the Turf Sprint, and Covfefe won the Filly & Mare Sprint. Get the results, charts, and photos here. More photos: Classic - Turf - Distaff - Mile - Sprint - F/M Turf - Dirt Mile - Turf Sprint - F/M Sprint
Future Stars Friday at the Breeders' Cup - Friday had 5 races for the Juveniles on both dirt and turf, headlined by the TVG Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) won by huge upset Storm the Court. Also on the card, Structor won the Juvenile Turf (G1), British Idiom won the Juvenile Fillies (G1), Sharing won the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), and Four Wheel Drive won the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here. More photos: Juvenile -
Juvenile Turf - Juvenile Fillies - Juvenile Fillies Turf - Juvenile Turf Sprint
Thursday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 41 horses at Santa Anita on the track Thursday morning, including Math Wizard, Dennis' Moment, and all the Aidan O'Brien horses. The weather was beautiful again today, but the coldest it has been all week.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 42 horses at Santa Anita on the track Wednesday morning, including Midnight Bisou, Owendale, and 3 horses with timed works. The weather was beautiful again today, although chilly.
2019 Breeders' Cup Past Performances - Free past performances for all 14 Breeders' Cup races from BrisNet.
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 68 horses at Santa Anita on the track Tuesday morning, including lots of European horses out of quarantine, six timed works, and two horses who scratched after their gallop. The weather was beautiful again today, although a bit cooler.
Monday Breeders' Cup Photos - Photos and comments for 38 horses at Santa Anita on the track Monday morning, including McKinzie (who had a timed work), Omaha Beach, and Paradise Woods. The weather was beautiful today, although it started out chilly and warmed up as the sun rose.
2019 Breeders' Cup Entries - Entries closed and posts were drawn for the 2019 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita today. A field of 11 was entered for the Classic, with McKinzie the lukewarm favorite at 3-1 and filly Elate taking on the boys at 6-1. Get all the entries, post positions, free past performances, and odds here.
2019 Breeders Crown Saturday Results - Saturday at a cold and rainy Woodbine Mohawk Park the 8 Breeders Crown races for 3-year-olds and older horses were run, headlined by the Open Trot won by European invader Bold Eagle and the 3-year-old Pace won by Dancin Lou. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
2019 Breeders Crown Friday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park hosted the 4 Breeders Crown 2-year-old races, with Tall Dark Stranger winning the Colt Pace on a disqualification, Amigo Volo winning the Colt Trot, Reflect With Me winning the Filly Pace, and Ramona Hill winning the Filly Trot. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries - Pre-Entries for the 2019 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita were announced on October 23, with 188 horses pre-entered for the 14 Championship races worth over $30 million total. Entries will be finalized on October 28th.
2019 Breeders Crown Entries - Woodbine Mohawk Park will host the 12 Breeders Crown Championship races for trotters and pacers on Friday and Saturday. On Tuesday, entries were taken and post positions drawn. Check out all the horses entered here!
Desert Encounter repeats in the Pattison Canadian International (G1) - Saturday at Woodbine, Desert Encounter rallied from last to win the Canadian International (G1) by half a length over Alounak with favorite Ziyad third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
E.P. Taylor (G1) and Nearctic (G2) Stakes - Also at Woodbine, Starship Jubilee won the E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) for the fillies over Durance with favorite Red Tea finishing 8th. Also on the card, City Boy was a big upset winner in the Nearctic Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Review: Crushing the Cup 2019 - 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 2019, this is their 28th anniversary edition and ninth for Santa Anita.
Canadian International Entries - A field of 6 was entered for the 82nd running of the Pattison Canadian International (G1) at Woodbine on Saturday, headed by even money favorite Ziyad in post position #1 and last year's winner Desert Encounter at 2-1 in post 4. Get all the horses, post positions, and morning line odds here.
Flower Bowl Stakes Day at Belmont Park - Sunday at Belmont, heavy favorite Sistercharlie won the Flower Bowl (G1) over Mrs. Sippy and Thais. Also on the card, Wicked Whisper won the Frizette Stakes (G1) and Four Wheel Drive won the Futurity Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Melbourne Cup Early Contenders - The Melbourne Cup is Australia's most famous and prestigious race and the richest two mile handicap in the world. Here we cover some of the early contenders.
Spinster Stakes (G1) Day at Keeneland - Sunday at Keeneland, Blue Prize upset favorite Elate in the 2019 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1) with Dunbar Road third. Also on the card, Peace Achieved won the Dixiana Bourbon Stakes (G3) and Kimari won the Indian Summer Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Shadwell Turf Mile (G1) Day at Keeneland - Saturday at Keeneland, Bowies Hero was an upset winner in the Shadwell Turf Mile (G1) while favorite Valid Point was 10th. Also on the card, Uni won the First Lady (G1), Maxfield won the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (G1), Spiced Perfection won the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2), and Stubbins won the Woodford Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Champagne Stakes Day at Belmont Park - Saturday at Belmont, Tiz the Law drew off to win the Champagne Stakes (G1) by 4 lengths over Green Light Go. Also on the card, Arklow won the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1), Neptune's Storm won the Hill Prince (G2), Alms won the Matron (G3), and Final Frontier won the Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Alcibiades (G1) and Phoenix (G2) Stakes - Opening day at Keeneland, British Idiom was an easy winner in the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G1) for the juvenile fillies. Also on the card, Engage won the Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (G2) for the Sprinters. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Awesome Again Stakes (G1) Day - Saturday at Santa Anita, Mongolian Groom upset favorite McKinzie in the Awesome Again Stakes (G1) with Higher Power third. Also on the card, Mirth won the Rodeo Drive Stakes (G1), Cleopatra's Strike won the John Henry Turf Championship (G2), and Don't Sell won the Unzip Me Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Jockey Club Gold Cup day at Belmont Park - Saturday, Code of Honor was awarded the win in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) after Vino Rosso was disqualified for interference. Also on the card, Midnight Bisou won the Beldame (G2), Imperial Hint repeated in the Vosburgh (G1), and Structor won the Pilgrim (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
American Pharoah (G1), Chandelier (G1), and Eddie D (G2) Stakes - Opening day at Santa Anita, favorite Eight Rings romped home in the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) by 6 lengths. Also on the card, Bast won the Chandelier Stakes (G1), helping jockey John Velazquez set a new record for career graded stakes wins, and Pee Wee Reese won the Eddie D Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Math Wizard upsets in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) - Saturday at Parx Racing, longshot Math Wizard won the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) by a neck over Mr. Money with War of Will third and favorite Improbable fourth. Also on the card, King Jack won the Gallant Bob Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Street Band wins the Cotillion Stakes (G1) - Again at Parx, longshot Street Band won the Cotillion (G1) by 2 1/4 lengths over favorite Guarana with Horologist third. Also on the card, Coal Front won the Parx Dirt Mile, Rocky Policy won the Turf Amazon Stakes, Trace of Grace won the Plum Pretty Stakes, and Pumpkin Rumble won the Alphabet Soup Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2019 Pennsylvania Derby Workouts - Morning gallops, stable shots, and paddock schooling for some of the horses on the Pennsylvania Derby card on Saturday at Parx Racing, including Street Band, Jaywalk, Improbable and more. 18 more photos from Friday.
2019 Pennsylvania Derby Workouts - Arrivals, works, and schooling for some of the horses on the Pennsylvania Derby card on Saturday at Parx Racing, including Improbable, Bellafina, Serengeti Empress, and more. 32 photos from Wednesday and Thursday.
Summer (G1) and Natalma Stakes (G1) - Sunday at Woodbine were two "Win and You're In" Breeders' Cup races for juveniles on the turf, the Summer (G1) for the colts won by Decorated Invader and the Natalma (G1) for the fillies won by Abscond. Also on the card, Old Chestnut won the Ontario Racing Stakes and Fast Scene won the Woodbine Cares Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
El Tormenta a huge upset in the 2019 Woodbine Mile (G1) - Saturday at Woodbine, El Tormenta set a payoff record when he won the Ricoh Woodbine Mile over favorite Got Stormy with Raging Bull third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Northern Dancer Turf (G1), Canadian Stakes (G2), and Bold Venture Stakes (G3) - Also at Woodbine, favorite Old Persian won the Northern Dancer Turf (G1), Starship Jubilee won the Canadian Stakes (G2) for the second time, and Yorkton repeated in the Bold Venture Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Got Stormy favored in 2019 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (G1) - A field of 11 was entered for the 2019 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (G1) on Saturday, with 8-5 filly favorite Got Stormy drawing post position 5. Toronto Raptors player Norman Powell was the honourary drawmaster. Get the horses, post positions and morning line odds here.
Jockey Club Derby Day - Saturday at Belmont Park, favorite Spanish Mission got up by a nose to win the inaugural $1 million Jockey Club Derby Invitational over Pedro Cara and San Huberto. Also on the card, Edisa won the Jockey Club Oaks Invitational and Marconi won the Grand Prix American Jockey Club Invitational Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Nucky upsets in the Del Mar Futurity (G1) - Monday at Del Mar, longshot Nucky won the Del Mar Futurity (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths over Wrecking Crew and Defense Wins, while favorite Eight Rings lost his rider early in the race. Also on the card, Yesterdayoncemore won the Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bast rules in the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Del Mar, Bast drew off to win by 8 3/4 lengths over favorite Inspiressa in the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1). Also on the card, favorite Vasilika won the John C. Mabee Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Woodward Day at Saratoga - Saturday at Saratoga, Preservationist won the Woodward (G1) by a half length over Bal Harbour with favorite Yoshida third. Also on the card, Royal Charlotte won the Prioress Stakes (G2), Global Access won the Saranac Stakes (G3), and Mrs. Sippy won the Glens Falls Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 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 Rockcrest, the Elgin Stakes won by Kingsport for the second time, and the Kenora Stakes won by Pink Lloyd for the third time. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Code of Honor romps in the Travers Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Saratoga, Code of Honor drew away late to win the Travers (G1) by 3 lengths over favorite Tacitus and Mucho Gusto. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Travers Undercard Stakes - There were 6 other stakes on the 2019 Travers undercard, including the Sword Dancer (G1) won by Annals of Time, the Personal Ensign (G1) won by Midnight Bisou, the Ballerina (G1) won by Come Dancing, the H. Allen Jerkens Stakes (G1) won by Mind Control, the Forego (G1) won by Mitole, and the Ballston Spa (G2) won by Significant Form.
Catalina Cruiser repeats in the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, Catalina Cruiser rallied to catch Giant Expectations and win the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) for the second time, with American Anthem third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Travers Workout Photos - Friday at Saratoga, several of the Travers entrants were on the track in the morning, including Tacitus and Everfast. Check out 12 photos from the day here, including some scenic shots.
Riskaverse Stakes and New York Turf Writers Cup (G1) - Thursday at Saratoga, favorite Winston C won the New York Turf Writers Cup (G1) hurdle handicap by 8 3/4 lengths over Gibralfaro and Belisarius. Also on the card, Catch a Bid won the Riskaverse Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Travers Workout Photos - Thursday at Saratoga, several of the Travers entrants were on the track in the morning or schooling in the paddock in the afternoon, including Mucho Gusto and Highest Honors. Check out 16 photos from the day here.
Saudi Arabia to host World's Richest Horse Race - Saudi Arabia continues to impress onlookers, with their grand entrance into the sporting market and they will push farther onto the global scene with the $20 million Saudi Cup to be run in February 2020.
Prince Earl rules in the Del Mar Mile (G2) - Sunday at Del Mar, Prince Earl was an upset winner in the Del Mar Mile (G2) by 3/4 length over Sharp Samurai and Grecian Fire. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Pacific Classic (G1) Day at Del Mar - Saturday at Del Mar, Higher Power drew away to win the Pacific Classic (G1) by 5 1/4 lengths over Draft Pick while favorite Seeking the Soul finished 7th. Also on the card, Cambier Parc won the Del Mar Oaks (G1), Acclimate won the Del Mar Handicap (G2), Mr Vargas won the Green Flash Handicap (G3), and Fighting Mad won the Torrey Pines Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Horologist clocks in first in the Monmouth Oaks (G3) - Saturday at Monmouth Park, Horologist outfinished favorite Jaywalk to win the Monmouth Oaks (G3) with Sweet Sami D third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tone Broke takes the Breeders' Stakes - Saturday at Woodbine, Tone Broke won the Breeders' Stakes, the final leg of the Canadian Triple Crown. He also won the 2nd leg (Prince of Wales Stakes) and was 3rd in the 1st leg, the Queen's Plate. Also on the card, Fair Maiden won the Catch A Glimpse Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bricks and Mortar wins the Arlington Million (G1) - Bricks and Mortar rallied to win the Arlington Million (G1) on Saturday by 3/4 length over Magic Wand and Bandua. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sistercharlie repeats in the Beverly D (G1) - Also at Arlington, favorite Sistercharlie rallied to win the Beverly D Stakes (G1) by 3 lengths over Awesometank and Competitionofideas. Also on the card, Cafe Americano won the Pucker Up Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Valid Point tops in the Secretariat Stakes (G1) - Again at Arlington on Saturday, Valid Point rallied from last to win the Secretariat Stakes (G1) by a length over Van Beethoven and The Last Zip. Also on the card, Dabo won the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Collusion Illusion upsets in the Best Pal Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, Collusion Illusion was an upset winner in the Best Pal Stakes (G2) over Wrecking Crew with favorite Fore Left third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Arlington International Festival of Racing Friday Workout Photos - Check out photos of 14 horses from the morning works at Arlington on Friday as they prepare for the Arlington Million, Beverly D, and Secretariat Stakes on Saturday.
Arlington International Festival of Racing Thursday Workout Photos - Check out photos of 13 horses from the morning works at Arlington on Thursday as they prepare for the Arlington Million, Beverly D, and Secretariat Stakes on Saturday.
2019 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inductions - 10 new members, including trainer Josie Carroll, Thoroughbreds All Along and Lexie Lou, and Standardbreds Angus Hall and Tricky Tooshie were inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on August 7. Find out about all the inductees here.
Enable extends unbeaten run and further cements World's Best status - With the King George (G1) at Ascot, Enable is now undefeated going back to April of 2017, her only career defeat. She has now won 12 of her 13 races and will go down as one of the greatest horses of all time.
A Thread of Blue sews up the Saratoga Derby Invitational - Sunday at Saratoga, longshot A Thread of Blue led all the way to win the Saratoga Derby Invitational while favorite Rockemperor finished 6th. Also on the card, Fools Gold won the Waya Stakes (G3), Perfect Alibi won the Adirondack Stakes (G2), and Celtic Chaos won the John Morrissey Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Beau Recall wins the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, Beau Recall got up to win by a nose in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) over Storm the Hill and Vasilika, after surviving an objection. Also on the card Amalfi Sunrise won the Sorrento Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
McKinzie wins the Whitney Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Saratoga, favorite McKinzie drew off late to win the Whitney Stakes (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths over Yoshida and Vino Rosso. Also on the card Got Stormy won the De La Rose Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Super Derby Prelude Day - Saturday at Louisiana Downs, there was a seven race all stakes card highlighted by the Super Derby Prelude Stakes won by Leader of Men along with 6 Louisiana Cup races. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Covfefe holds on in the Test Stakes (G1) - Also at Saratoga, Covfefe held off Serengeti Empress by a half length to win the Test Stakes (G1). Also on the card, Leinster won the Troy Stakes (G3) and Lucullan won the Lure Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Concrete Rose romps in the Saratoga Oaks Invitational - Friday at Saratoga, favorite Concrete Rose won the Saratoga Oaks Invitational easily by 4 3/4 lengths over Happen and Kelsey's Cross. Also on the card, Casa Creed won the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2) and Tom's d'Etat won the Alydar Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tiz a Slam repeats in the Nijinsky Stakes (G2) - Sunday at Woodbine, Tiz a Slam won the Nijinsky Stakes (G2) for the second time by 4 1/4 lengths over Sir Sahib with Pumpkin Rumble third. Also on the card, Olympic Runner won the King Corrie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Cistron holds on in the Bing Crosby (G1) - Saturday at Del Mar, Cistron held off Desert Law by a half length to win the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) with Jalen Journey third. Also on the card, Lieutenant Dan won the Real Good Deal Stakes for the Cal-breds. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tax collects a win in the Jim Dandy (G2) - Saturday at Saratoga, Tax held off favorite Tacitus by 3/4 of a length to win the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) with Global Campaign third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G1) and Bowling Green (G2) - Also at Saratoga, Imperial Hint set a new track record for 6 furlongs winning the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) and Channel Cat won the Bowling Green Stakes (G2) on the turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tone Broke strikes it rich in the Prince of Wales Stakes - Tuesday at Fort Erie, Tone Broke rallied wide to win the Prince of Wales Stakes, second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, by 2 lengths over Avie's Flatter and favorite One Bad Boy. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 San Diego Handicap Day - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Catalina Cruiser repeated in the San Diego Handicap (G2) for older horses in a short field of 4. Also on the card, Mucho Unusual won the San Clemente Stakes (G2) for the 3-year-old turf fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Maximum Security locks up the Haskell Invitational (G1) - Saturday at Monmouth, Maximum Security survived another inquiry to win the Haskell Invitational (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over Mucho Gusto with Spun to Run 3rd. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Haskell Undercard Stakes Results - Also on the Haskell card, which was delayed until 6pm due to the heat, War Story won the Monmouth Cup (G3), I'm So Fancy won the Matchmaker (G3), Midnight Bisou won the Molly Pitcher (G3), Just Howard won the Oceanport (G3), and Justaholic won the Wolf Hill. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Prince of Wales Stakes Entries - Friday a field of 5 was entered for the 84th Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack to be run on Tuesday July 23. Queen's Plate winner One Bad Boy drew post 1 and is the morning line favorite at 7-5. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
2019 Diana (G1) and Sanford Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Saratoga, Sistercharlie won the Diana Stakes (G1) for the second time with favorite Rushing Fall second. Also on the card, By Your Side won the Sanford Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old colts. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Derby (G1), Belmont Oaks (G1), and John A. Nerud Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Belmont Park, Henley's Joy was an upset winner in the Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) on the turf with favorite Seismic Wave 5th. Also on the card, Concrete Rose won the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1), and Promises Fulfilled won the John A. Nerud Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Suburban Stakes (G2) and Dwyer Stakes (G3) - Also at Belmont Park, Preservationist won the Suburban Stakes (G2) for the older horses while favorite Catholic Boy finished 2nd. Also on the card, Code of Honor won the Dwyer Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-olds. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
The Race of the British Flat season? - The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (G1) at Ascot at the end of the month may the most anticipated of the Flat season. Here is a look at the leading contenders.
2019 Dominion Day (G3) and Bison City Stakes - The day before Canada Day at Woodbine, 9-year-old Are You Kidding Me won the Dominion Day Stakes (G3) by a half length over favorite Special Forces. Also on the card, Speedy Soul won the Bison City Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Dunbar Road Cruises in the Mother Goose (G2) - Saturday at Belmont Park, Dunbar Road rallied to win the Mother Goose Stakes (G2) by 2 1/2 lengths over Classic Fit with Jeltrin another 4 lengths back in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
One Bad Boy wire-to-wire in the 2019 Queen's Plate - Saturday at Woodbine, One Bad Boy led all the way to win the Queen's Plate easily by 3 1/2 lengths with Avie's Flatter second and Tone Broke third. Favorite Skywire finished 11th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2019 Queen's Plate Undercard Stakes - There were five other stakes on 2019 Queen's Plate day: Highlander Stakes (G1) won by Wet Your Whistle, the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2) won by Holy Helena, the King Edward Stakes (G2) won by Synchrony, the Charlie Barley Stakes won by The Black Album, and the Zadracarta Stakes won by Desert Isle. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Ciuri wins the Lady Angela Stakes - Friday was the beginning of the Queen's Plate Festival with the Lady Angela Stakes for 3-year-old Ontario-sired fillies won by Ciuri over favorite Sav. Today also marked the opening of the new inner turf course at Woodbine and the first race over it. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Queen's Plate Entries - A field of 14 was entered for Canada's top race for 3-year-olds, the Queen's Plate, to be run on Saturday at Woodbine. Avie's Flatter is the 5-2 favorite and will break from post 14. Get the entries, odds, post positions, and free past performances here.
United Nations Stakes(G1) Day at Monmouth Park - There were 4 stakes at Monmouth on Saturday, headlined by the United Nations Stakes (G1) won by longshot Hunter O'Riley with Zulu Alpha second and favorite Channel Cat third. Also on the card, Monongahela won the Philip H. Iselin (G3), Valedictorian won the Eatontown (G3), and Pink Sands won the Lady's Secret. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Gus Schickedanz 1929-2019 - Canadian horse racing lost one of its icons as Gustav "Gus" Schickedanz, owner and breeder of multiple champions, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday. Here is a look at his career and important runners, including Canadian Triple Crown winner Wando.
Gucci Factor gets up in the Poker Stakes (G3) - Gucci Factor got up on the outside to win the Poker Stakes (G3) by a nose over Hembree at Belmont Park on Sunday. The first 5 horses were noses apart with only a head separating 1st from 5th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Stephen Foster Handicap Night - Seeking the Soul rallied to win the 2019 Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs by a neck over Quip with favorite Gift Box fourth. Also on the card were the Fleur de Lis (G2) won by Elate, the Matt Winn (G3) won by Mr. Money, the Regret (G3) won by Hard Legacy, the Wise Dan (G2) won by March to the Arch, and the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup (G1) for the Arabians won by RB Texas Hold Em. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Pepsi North America Cup Night - Captain Crunch held off Bettors Wish by 3/4 length in the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday night with favorite Workin Ona Mystery third. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Fan Hanover Stakes won by Treacherous Reign and the Roses Are Red Stakes won by Shartin N. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Pepsi North America Cup Entries - Post positions were drawn June 11 for the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup for the 3-year-old pacers to be held at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday. Workin Ona Mystery is the 2-1 morning line favorite from post 4.
2019 Woodbine Oaks Day - Saturday at Woodbine, Desert Ride rallied to win the Woodbine Oaks by neck over Bold Script with favorite Speedy Soul third. Also on the card, Pay for Peace won the Plate Trial Stakes, Sister Peacock won the William D. Graham Memorial Stakes, and retired jockey and trainer Frank Barroby was presented the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sir Winston smokes the Belmont Stakes (G1) - Sir Winston rallied from 8th early to win the 151st Belmont Stakes (G1) over favorite Tacitus with longshot Joevia third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Undercard Stakes Results - There were nine other stakes on the 2019 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 Bricks and Mortar, Rushing Fall, Mitole, Guarana, and Midnight Bisou. Get the results, charts, and photos for all nine here.
2019 Belmont Festival Friday Stakes Results - Friday at Belmont Park had 5 stakes races: the True North (G2) won by Catalina Cruiser, the New York Stakes (G2) won by Homerique, the Belmont Gold Cup Invitational (G2) won by Amade, the Bed o'Roses Invitational (G3) won by Separationofpowers, and the Tremont Stakes won by Fore Left. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Stakes Thursday and Friday Photos - Here are 8 of the 10 Belmont Stakes horses from either Thursday or Friday morning including Joevia, Tax, and Sir Winston plus bonus photos of Met Mile favorite Thunder Snow. Check out the photos and comments here.
Intercontinental (G3), Wonder Again (G3), and Astoria Stakes - The Belmont Stakes Festival kicked off on Thursday with three stakes races, the Intercontinental (G3) won by Significant Form, the Wonder Again Stakes (G3) won by Cambier Parc, and the Astoria Stakes won by Maryanorginger. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sea of Class proving popular for The Prince of Wales's Stakes - Royal Ascot is fast approaching and the Prince of Wales's Stakes, which takes place on June 19th, looks very exciting with Sea of Class and Magical going against each other.
Belmont Stakes Wednesday Photos - All of the Belmont Stakes horses were out this morning for a gallop. Here are 8 of the 10 horses including favorite Tacitus, War of Will, and Master Fencer. Check out the photos and comments here.
Belmont Stakes Entries - A field of 10 was entered for the 151st Belmont Stakes with Tacitus the 9-5 morning line favorite in post 9 and second choice War of Will next door in post 10. Get the entries, post positions, and free past performances here.
Belmont Stakes June 4 Photos - Preakness winner War of Will had his first gallop at Belmont Park Tuesday morning after schooling in the paddock. Check out photos here.
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 there is a tie for top horse, and it isn't War of Will who is in a tie for 2nd.
Belmont Stakes June 3 Photos - Preakness winner War of Will arrived at Belmont Park early Monday morning. Later in the morning, Bourbon War and Sir Winston both had gallops. Check out photos of each here.
Belmont Stakes June 1 Photos - Three of the Belmont Stakes contenders had timed works this morning at Belmont Park with Intrepid Heart going 5f in 1:00.92, Spinoff going 5f in 1:02.16, and Tax going 4f in 49.03. Check out photos of each here plus bonus Met Mile horses.
Belmont Stakes May 29 Photos - Four of the Belmont Stakes contenders were out on the track this morning at Belmont Park with Master Fencer breezing 5 furlong in 1:01.48 plus Intrepid Heart, Spinoff, and Tacitus galloping. Check out photos of each here.
Gold Cup at Santa Anita Day - Monday at Santa Anita, Vino Rosso held off favorite Gift Box to win the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (G1) by 3/4 length. Also on the card, Vasilika won the Gamely Stakes (G1) and Bolo won the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Secret Message delivers in the Nassau Stakes (G2) - Secret Message rallied late to win the Nassau Stakes (G2) by 3/4 length over favorite Starship Jubilee with Get Explicit third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
War of Will wins the Preakness (G1) - War of Will stalked the pace then found room on the inside to win the 144th Preakness Stakes (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over longshot Everfast with Owendale third, giving jockey Tyler Gaffalione, trainer Mark Casse, and owner Gary Barber their first Triple Crown wins. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Miscellaneous Preakness Photos - 21 more photos from Preakness day including Diplo parachuting in for his concert, the trophy being carried to the winner's circle, the Clydesdales, and more.
Preakness Undercard Stakes Results - There were 8 other stakes on Preakness day headlined by the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Catholic Boy, the Chick Lang Stakes (G3) won by Lexitonian, the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) won by New York Central, and the Gallorette (G3) won by Mitchell Road. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
Maximum Security at Monmouth Park - On Preakness Saturday, disqualified Kentucky Derby first place finisher Maximum Security paraded before the fans with trainer Jason Servis at his home Monmouth Park. Updated to add photos from his first timed work since the Derby on May 22.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Results - Point of Honor ran down Ulele and Cookie Dough to win the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico on Friday. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Tenfold, the Allaire Dupont Distaff (G3) won by Mylady Curlin, and the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) won by Covfefe. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
2019 Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 16, before the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of some of the 13 Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.
Thursday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for 12 of the Preakness horses from Thursday morning with everyone on the track except Alwaysmining and Win Win Win who arrived late in the morning.
Wednesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for 10 of the Preakness horses from Wednesday morning and afternoon at Pimlico, including Improbable arriving at the track.
2019 Preakness Entries - A field of 13 was entered today for the 144th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) with Improbable in post 4 the morning line favorite at 5-2. Check out the horses, post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
Tuesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for four of the Preakness horses from Tuesday afternoon at Pimlico, including War of Will, Market King, Bodexpress, and Signalman who arrived at the track today plus bonus pic of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Analyzing the top Preakness Contenders - Our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. Not many Derby horses are making the trip to Baltimore, but it is one of them that gets top pick.
Man O'War (G1) and Beaugay (G3) Stakes Results - Saturday at Belmont Park, Channel Maker held off Arklow by a neck on the turf in the Man O'War Stakes. Also on the card, Homerique won the Beaugay Stakes (G3) by a half length. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Peter Pan Stakes (G3) and Vagrancy Handicap (G3) Results - Also at Belmont Park, Global Campaign held off Sir Winston by 1 1/4 lengths in the Peter Pan Stakes (G3), Heavenhasmynikki won the Vagrancy Handicap (G3), and Firenze Fire won the Runhappy Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Preakness Weather Forecasts - What will the weather be for the Preakness? Check out several sources here. Currently looking pretty good with no rain unlike last year.
Kentucky Derby Follow-up - Trainer Bill Mott had a press conference at his barn on Sunday morning and brought out Derby winner Country House to pose for the media. Check out the photos.
Country House wins the 2019 Kentucky Derby (G1) via disqualification - Maximum Security crossed the finish line first, but was disqualified to 17th in a muddy Kentucky Derby (G1) giving the win to long shot Country House with Code of Honor 2nd and Tacitus 3rd. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Royal Ascot 2019 Preview - The Prince of Wales Stakes is already billing up to be one of the races of the season, as last season’s Arc runner up Sea of Class heads the betting. Here we cover the leading contenders for the race at this early stage.
Miscellaneous Kentucky Derby Photos - All kinds of photos from the week, including trophies, flowers, anthem singers, scenic shots, and more. Check out the photos.
Kentucky Derby Field - Photos for each horse from the post parade plus where they finished.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results - There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Derby, including the Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) won by Bricks and Mortar, the Humana Distaff (G1) won by Mia Mischief, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Beau Recall, the Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) won by Mitole, the American Turf (G2) won by Digital Age, and the Pat Day Mile (G3) won by Mr. Money. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Serengeti Empress rules in the 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) - Serengeti Empress went to the front and never looked back, winning the 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths over late closing longshot Liora with Lady Apple third. Favorite Bellafina finished fifth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes Results - There were 5 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by She's a Julie, the Alysheba (G2) won by McKinzie, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Break Even, the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3) won by World of Trouble, and the Edgewood Stakes (G3) won by Concrete Rose. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Kentucky Derby Entries - Tuesday morning entries closed for the 145th Kentucky Derby with a full field of 20 plus one also-eligible. Morning line favorite is now Game Winner at 9-2 after the scratch of Omaha Beach. Friday, Haikal also scratched and Mike Smith is now aboard Cutting Humor. Get the horses, morning line odds, free past performances, and lots more info here.
Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - Thursday morning at Churchill Downs wasn't as crowded, perhaps because of the rain overnight. Not all the Derby horses and Oaks fillies were out this morning, with Haikal being treated for a foot abcess. Check out photos for 18 Derby horses and 12 Oaks fillies with comments.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs was even more crowded on the backside with Derby fans now that all the Derby and Oaks horses are on the grounds. All 21 Derby horses and 15 Oaks fillies were out this morning, including the new arrivals. Update: As of 6:30pm, Omaha Beach will be scratched due to an entrapped epiglottis! Check out photos for each with comments.
Tuesday Kentucky Derby Photos - Tuesday was my first morning at Churchill Downs and the backside was more crowded than usual with Derby fans to see the horses at 7:30am. 14 Derby horses and 14 Oaks fillies were out this morning, including Derby favorite Omaha Beach and Oaks favorite Bellafina. Check out photos for each with comments.
2019 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A full field of 14 with 2 also-eligibles was drawn for the 145th Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) to be run on Friday at Churchill Downs. Santa Anita Oaks (G1) winner Bellafina is the 2-1 morning line favorite from post 4. Get all the horses, posts, and free past performances here.
Kentucky Derby Notes for 4/29 - Monday morning was still cold but not as gloomy at Churchill Downs and only one Derby horse, Long Range Toddy, and one Oaks filly, Restless Rider, had timed works. Shortly after noon, Bellafina arrived from California. Check out comments and photos for the Derby and Oaks horses, free past performances, probable starters for the rest of the Derby weekend stakes, and more. Previous: 04/20, 04/21, 04/22, 04/23, 04/24, 04/25, 04/26, 04/27, 04/28
2019 Kentucky Derby Analysis - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. This year it is a pretty wide open field and the order shows that.
The 2018 Sovereign Awards - Liora took home top honours as 2018 Horse of the Year and Champion 3-Year-Old Filly in Canada at the 44th annual Sovereign Awards on April 18. Mark Casse won his 8th straight and 11th overall Outstanding Trainer award and Eurico Rosa da Silva won his 6th Outstanding Jockey award. Get all the winners and photos here.
Lady Apple gets up in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) - Sunday at Oaklawn, Lady Apple got up by a nose over Escape Clause to win the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) with Elate third. Also on the card, Fight On won the Fifth Season Stake. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Omaha Beach lands the Arkansas Derby (G1) - Saturday at Oaklawn, Omaha Beach held off Improbable by a length in the mud to win the Arkansas Derby (G1) with Country House third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Oaklawn Handicap (G2) and Count Fleet Sprint Handicap - Also at Oaklawn, Quip won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) by a neck over Lone Sailor and Mitole drew off to win the Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) by 2 3/4 lengths over Whitmore. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Lady Apple upsets in the Fantasy Stakes (G3) - Friday at Oaklawn, Lady Apple outfinished favorite Motion Emotion to win the 2019 Fantasy Stakes (G3) by a length with Brill third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2019 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Points List - Points earned in the races designated for the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks are the only way to get in the starting gate for those races. Check out all horses who have earned points in order for both the Derby and Oaks.
2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby - All the points earning races on the Triple Crown Trail with results and point values with links to details for each completed race.
Tiger Roll emulates Red Rum in Grand National - Tiger Roll became the first horse since Red Rum in 1974, to defend his crown in the Grand National and he could be back next year to defend it again if the weights are right.
Roadster tops in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) - Saturday at Santa Anita, Roadster outfinished stablemate Game Winner to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1) by a half length. Also on the card, Bellafina won the Santa Anita Oaks (G1), Hostess won the Providencia Stakes (G3), and Vasilika won the Royal Heroine Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gift Box holds on in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) - Also at Santa Anita, Gift Box held on by a nose over McKinzie to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1). Also on the card, Sneaking Out won the Evening Jewel Stakes and Lieutenant Dan won the Echo Eddie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 - The fourth and final Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed. Roadster was favorite this time at 6-1 with Game Winner and Maximum Security next at 7-1. Get all the horses, final odds, and free past performances here.
Tacitus wins the Wood Memorial (G2) - Saturday at Aqueduct, Tacitus won the NYRA Bets Wood Memorial (G2) by 1 1/4 lengths over Tax with Haikal third. Also on the card, Mind Control won the Bay Shore Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Wood Memorial (G1) Day Continues - Also at Aqueduct, World of Trouble held off Skyler's Scramjet by a half length to win the Carter Handicap (G1). Also on the card, Always Shopping won the Gazelle Stakes (G2) and Life's a Parlay won the Excelsior Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Florida Derby (G1) Day at Gulfstream Park - Maximum Security remained undefeated, winning the Florida Derby (G1) on Saturday over Bodexpress and Code of Honor. Also on the card, Champagne Anyone won the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), Focus Group won the Pan American Stakes (G2), and Valedictorian won the Sand Springs Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 4 races here.
Thunder Snow repeats in the Dubai World Cup (G1) - Saturday at Meydan, defending champion Thunder Snow battled Gronkowski down the stretch to win the 2019 Dubai World Cup (G1) by a nose with late closing Gunnevera third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Dubai World Cup Undercard Stakes - There were 8 other stakes races on the card including the Sheema Classic won by Old Persian, the Dubai Turf won by Almond Eye, the UAE Derby won by Plus Que Parfait, the Golden Shaheen won by X Y Jet, the Al Quoz Sprint won by Blue Point, the Dubai Gold Cup won by Cross Counter, the Godolphin Mile won by Coal Front, and the Kahayla Classic won by AF Maher. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Friday Dubai World Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 12 horses on the track at Meydan on a foggy Friday morning prepping for the Dubai World Cup (G1) card on Saturday, including Pavel, Almond Eye, and Magic Wand.
Thursday Dubai World Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 16 horses on the track at Meydan on a rainy Thursday morning prepping for the Dubai World Cup (G1) card on Saturday, including Yoshida, XY Jet, and all the Aidan O'Brien horses.
Wednesday Dubai World Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 15 horses on the track at Meydan on Wednesday morning prepping for the Dubai World Cup (G1) card on Saturday, including KT Brave, Promises Fulfilled, and Imperial Hint.
2019 Dubai World Cup Entries - Post positions were drawn today for the Dubai World Cup, to be run on Saturday, and the 8 other stakes on the card. A field of 13 was entered for the big race, with North America the 7-2 early favorite followed by last year's winner Thunder Snow at 4-1. Get the entries, post positions, and free past performances here.
Monday and Tuesday Dubai World Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 33 horses on the track at Meydan on Monday and Tuesday morning prepping for the Dubai World Cup (G1) card on Saturday, including Dolkong, Gunnevera, and Almond Eye.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2019 - by Jim Mazur. Includes lots of stats for all 3 races and explains how to use a system of statistically derived negative angles to eliminate the "bad" picks. Revamped for 2019 with updated info.
Sunday Dubai World Cup Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 37 horses on the track at Meydan on Sunday prepping for the Dubai World Cup (G1) card on Saturday, including Audible, Pavel, and Seeking the Soul.
Louisiana Derby (G2) day at The Fair Grounds - Longshot By My Standards upset in the TwinSpires Louisiana Derby (G2) by 3/4 length over Spinoff and Sueno. Also on the card, Street Band won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2), Bricks and Mortar won the Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap (G2), and Core Beliefs won the New Orleans Handicap (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos for 8 stakes on the card here.
Rebel Stakes Day at Oaklawn - Saturday at Oaklawn, Long Range Toddy and Omaha Beach were mild upset winners in the two divisions of the Rebel Stakes (G2), both narrowly winning over the favorites Improbable and Game Winner respectively. Also on the card, Lady Apple won the Azeri Stakes (G2) and Rated R Superstar won the Essex Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Oaklawn Morning Works - Photos of nine of the Rebel Stakes horses plus Azeri entrant Eskimo Kisses at Oaklawn Park on Thursday as they prepare for the race this weekend. Updated to include more photos from Friday.
Los Alamitos Weekend Workouts - While the main track at Santa Anita was closed, many horses shipped to Los Alamitos to get a timed work in over the weekend. Here are photos for lots of those including McKinzie, Game Winner, Bellafina, and more.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 - The third Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby and the only pool for the Kentucky Oaks are now closed. As usual, the mutuel field is the favorite at 9-2 with Game Winner and Improbable co-second choices at 6-1. For the Oaks, Bellafina is the favorite at 9-2. Get all the odds here.
Tampa Bay Derby Day - Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, Tacitus upset in the Tampa Bay Derby over Outshine and favorite Win Win Win. Also on the card, Concrete Rose won the Florida Oaks (G3), Rymska won the Hillsborough Stakes (G2), Flameaway won the Challenger Stakes, and Digital Age won the Columbia Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Honeybee (G3) and Hot Springs Stakes Results - Saturday at Oaklawn, Chocolate Kisses rallied to win the Honeybee Stakes (G3) by a length over favorite Motion Emotion and Bizwhacks. Also on the card, Whitmore won the Hot Springs Stakes for the third year in a row. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gotham Stakes Day at Aqueduct - Saturday, Haikal rallied to win the featured Gotham Stakes (G3) by 1 length over Mind Control and favorite Instagrand. Also on the card, Do Share won the Tom Fool Handicap (G3), Espresso Shot won the Busher Stakes, and Vino Rosso won the Stymie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita training track reopens - While the main track at Santa Anita is closed and they work to fix the problems with the racing surface, the training track opened again on Friday for gallops and the main track will open again on Monday for training only.
Santa Anita Closed Indefinitely - Because of all the recent breakdowns, Santa Anita has been closed to racing and training indefinitely.
Altior, Dual Champion Chase winner in waiting - With Cheltenham and the Grand National coming soon, Altior looks poised to follow in the footsteps of stablemate Sprinter Sacre and become a dual winner of the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
Cheltenham Festival 2019 RSA Chase - One of the most exciting races across the four days of the Cheltenham Festival looks to be the RSA Chase. Here is a look at the three leading horses in the race.
Vasilika triumphs in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Santa Anita, heavy favorite Vasilika rallied from 7th early to win the Buena Vista Stakes (G2) by 1 1/2 lengths over Streak of Luck and Ms Bad Behavior. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Super Steed huge upset winner in the Southwest Stakes (G3) - Monday at Oaklawn, Super Steed was a 62-1 longshot winner in the Southwest Stakes (G3) over Sueno and Long Range Toddy. Also on the card, Coal Front won the Razorback Handicap (G3) and She's a Julie won the Bayakoa Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Marley's Freedom wins the Santa Monica Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Santa Anita, favorite Marley's Freedom ran down Selcourt to win the Santa Monica Stakes (G2) by 1 1/4 lengths with Mopotism third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Risen Star Stakes (G2) Day at the Fair Grounds - Saturday, favorite War of Will cruised home by 2 1/4 lengths to win the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at the Fair Grounds over Country House and Roiland. Also on the card, Serengeti Empress won the Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2), Silver Dust won the Mineshaft Handicap (G3), Synchrony won the Fair Grounds Handicap (G3), Mitchell Road won the Albert M. Stall Memorial Stakes, and Chaos Theory won the Colonel Power Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sparky Ville gets up in the San Vicente Stakes (G2) - Sunday at Santa Anita, Sparky Ville rallied to catch Dessman by a nose to win the San Vicente Stakes (G2) with favorite Coliseum third. Also on the card, Apache Princess won the Sweet Life Stakes after it was taken off the turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 - The second Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed. As usual, the mutuel field is the favorite at 5-2 with juvenile Champion Game Winner second choice at 5-1. Get the horses, final odds, and more here.
Las Virgenes, San Marcos, and Thunder Road Stakes - Saturday at Santa Anita, heavy favorite Bellafina won the Las Virgenes (G2) by 3/4 length over Enaya Alrabb and Calf Moon Bay. Also on the card, Platinum Warrior won the San Marcos Stakes (G2), and True Valour won the Thunder Road Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2019 Early Triple Crown Nominations - 362 horses were nominated during the early period which closed on January 26, headed by Juvenile Champion Game Winner. Check out the list of all the horses along with a link to free past performances for all of them.
San Pasqual Stakes (G2) and Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) - Saturday at a wet Santa Anita, Battle of Midway ran down favorite McKinzie to win the San Pasqual Stakes (G2) by a 1/2 length with Giant Expectations third. Also on the card, Mucho Gusto won the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2018 Sovereign Award Finalists - The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2018 Sovereign Awards, Canadian thoroughbred racing's year end championships. Winners will be announced April 18. Check out all the finalists here.
Two of the leading Irish horses for the 2019 Cheltenham festival - The Irish have been the dominant force at the Cheltenham festival for several years now. Here is a closer look at two of the key Irish horses expected to compete this year.
City of Light brilliant in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) - City of Light drew away to win by 5 3/4 lengths in the sloppy $9 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Seeking the Soul finished second and favorite Accelerate was third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bricks and Mortar wins the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) - Bricks and Mortar won the inaugural $7 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths over Magic Wand and Delta Prince, while favorite Yoshida finished a lackluster 6th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pegasus World Cup Undercard Stakes - There were 7 other stakes on the card Saturday at Gulfstream Park including the W.L. McKnight Stakes (G3) won by Zulu Alpha, the La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) won by Si Que Es Buena, and the Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) won by Aztec Sense. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here.
Pegasus World Cup Friday Workout Photos - More of the Pegasus World Cup and Turf horses were out on the track Friday morning including Bravazo, True Timber, and Channel Maker.
2018 Eclipse Award Winners - Justify won Horse of the Year and Champion 3-year-old Male at the Eclipse Awards. Other winners included Accelerate as Champion Older Male, Roy H repeated as Champion Sprinter, and Stormy Liberal as Champion Turf Male, the first time a sprinter has won that category. Get all the winners, details about them, and the vote totals here.
Pegasus World Cup Thursday Workout Photos - More of the Pegasus World Cup horses were out on the track Thursday morning or schooling in the paddock in the afternoon, including favorite Accelerate, Gunnevera, and Audible.
Pegasus World Cup Wednesday Workout Photos - Saturday at Gulfstream Park is Pegasus World Cup day and several of the horses entered were out on the track Wednesday morning, including Accelerate and City of Light.
War of Will wins the LeComte Stakes (G3) - Saturday at the Fair Grounds was Road to the Derby Kickoff Day with the LeComte Stakes (G3) won by War of Will, the Silverbulletday Stakes won by Needs Supervision, the Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap won by First Premio, the Marie G. Krantz Memorial Stakes won by Dubara, and the Louisiana Stakes won by Harlan Punch. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Analyzing the Early Contenders for the 2019 Kentucky Derby - The 'Run for the Roses' is still months away, but there's no time quite like the present to begin analyzing the main contenders for this prestigious prize. b
Laurina – 2019 Champion Hurdle winner? - The Champion Hurdle picture became a little clearer over the weekend as Laurina returned looking to have retained all her ability. Since her move to Willie Mullins she has not put a foot wrong and has a strong chance to win. b
2018 Eclipse Award Finalists - The Eclipse Award winners will be announced on January 24 at Gulfstream Park with Horse of the Year finalists being Accelerate, Justify, and Serengeti Empress. Get all the finalists and details about them here.
Mind Control best in the Jerome Stakes - New Year's Day at Aqueduct, favorite Mind Control won the first Kentucky Derby prep for 2019, taking the Jereome Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths over Our Braintrust and Family Biz. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Horse Identification Lip Tattoos - Horses racing in North America are required to have a lip tattoo for identification purposes prior to their first race. Find about lip tattoos and how to research one to find a horse's name.
Naming a Thoroughbred - Happy New Year! All Thoroughbreds, regardless of their actual date of birth, are given an official birthday of January 1st to keep the age groups easily defined for race conditions. Here are the rules for picking a name.
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