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Quattroelle holds on in the Blue Norther Stakes - New Year's Eve at Santa Anita, Quattroelle held off the late run of favorite Javanica by 3/4 length to win the Blue Norther Stakes with Carpe Fortuna third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Robert J. Frankel (G3) and Eddie Logan Stakes - Sunday at Santa Anita, Mucho Unusual held off Never Be Enough to win the Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3) by 3/4 length with She's Our Charm third. Also on the card, Cathkin Peak won the Eddie Logan Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Malibu Stakes Day at Santa Anita - Saturday was opening day at Santa Anita and Charlatan romped home by 4 1/2 lengths in the featured Malibu Stakes (G1) while favorite Nashville finished fourth. Also on the card, Fair Maiden won the La Brea Stakes (G1) and Kiss Today Goodbye won the San Antonio Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Malibu Stakes Day Continued - Also on opening day at Santa Anita on the turf, Duopoly won the American Oaks (G1) by 2 lengths while favorite Sharing finished third. Also on the card, Smooth Like Strait won the Mathis Brothers Mile (G2) and Nasty won the Lady of Shamrock Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Spielberg gets up in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) - Saturday at Los Alamitos, Spielberg got up to win the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) by a head bob over pacesetter The Great One with Petruchio third and favorite Red Flag in fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Three of the best bets for the upcoming Cheltenham festival - The Cheltenham Festival is approaching and takes place in the early period of March. Here we cover three horses that are set to take the world of beating at the upcoming Cheltenham Festival and could be worth betting in the ante-post markets.
2020 Longines Hong Kong International Races - Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse, Normcore beat the boys to win the Longines Hong Kong Cup (G1) over Win Bright and favorite Magical. Also on the card, Mogul won the Longines Hong Kong Vase (G1), Danon Smash won the Longines Hong Kong Sprint (G1), and Golden Sixty won the Longines Hong Kong Mile (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Proud Emma victorious in the Bayakoa Stakes (G3) - Sunday at Los Alamitos, Proud Emma rallied to win the Bayakoa Stakes (G3) by a half length over Message and favorite Stellar Sound. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Cigar Mile (G1) Day - Saturday at a soggy Aqueduct, True Timber won the Cigar Mile (G1) giving jockey Kendrick Carmouche his first Grade 1 victory. Also on the card, Sharp Starr won the Go For Wand Handicap (G3), Brooklyn Strong won the Remsen Stakes (G2), and Malathaat won the Demoiselle Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Varda upsets in the Starlet Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Los Alamitos, Varda rallied to win the Starlet Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths over Kalypso and Nasreddine. Favorite Princess Noor was pulled up after a bad step but x-rayed clean back at the barn. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 - The second Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed and the favorite as usual was the mutuel field at 6-5 with Life Is Good the lowest odds individual horse at 5-1 followed by Essential Quality at 12-1. Get the horses, final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Dates - There will be 5 pools this year for the Kentucky Derby Future Wagers, with the first in November 2020, plus one for the Kentucky Oaks in March. Get all the dates and details here.
Viadera gets up in the Matriarch Stakes (G1) - Closing day at Del Mar, Viadera got up by a nose to win the Matriarch Stakes (G1) over Blowout and Juliet Foxtrot with favorite Tamahere finished 6th. Also on the card Beer Can Man won the Cecil B. DeMille Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Hollywood Derby Day at Del Mar - Saturday at Del Mar, Domestic Spending rallied to win the Hollywood Derby (G1) by a head over Smooth Like Strait and Gufo. Also on the card were the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) won by Count Again and the Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3) won by Fluffy Socks. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Arklow holds on in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) - Friday at Del Mar, favorite Arklow held on to win the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) by a half length over late closing Laccario and Say the Word. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Orglandes wins the Red Carpet Handicap (G3) - Thanksgiving Day at Del Mar, favorite Orglandes survived an inquiry to win the Red Carpet Handicap (G3) over Going to Vegas and Quick. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Three favourite victories on Classic day - It turned out to be a fairly successful day for punters on Classic day at the Breeders' Cup, as three betting favourites provided winners across the nine main races on the day. On top of that, many other fancied horses ran solid races.
Loud Mouth gets up in the Cary Grant Stakes (G3) - Sunday at Del Mar, Loud Mouth got in front by 3/4 of a length to win the Cary Grant Stakes (G3) over Take the One O One and Rookie Mistake with favorite Galilean fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Extra Hope wins the Native Diver Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Del Mar, Extra Hope cruised home to win the Native Diver Stakes (G3) by a length over favorite Midcourt with Combatant third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Ride a Comet streaks to victory in the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Woodbine, Ride a Comet won the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) by 1 1/4 lengths over Souper Stonehenge and favorite Pink Lloyd. Also on the card, Artie's Princess won the Bessarabian Stakes (G2), Field Pass won the Ontario Derby (G3), and Merveilleux won the Ontario Damsel Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Swiss Skydiver To Soar Again In 2021 - The season concluded with a whimper instead of a celebration but that's not the only reason the handlers of top three-year-old filly Swiss Skydiver are opting to continue to race their horse during the 2021 season.
Tarnawa caps incredible season with Breeders' Cup victory - She has remained in stunning form all year and continued to deliver on the day for her connections, producing a remarkable season after a 294-day break.
Red Flag victorious in the Bob Hope Stakes - Sunday at Del Mar, Red Flag drew away by 7 1/4 lengths to win the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) over Uncle Boogie with favorite Spielberg fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Previewing the Malibu Stakes - The US horse racing calendar is galloping to a close, but there is still much to play for in the last race meets of the year. Taking place on the 26th of December is the race that typically lights up the festive period, the Malibu Stakes.
Astute astounding in the Desi Arnaz Stakes - Saturday at Del Mar, Astute romped home by 7 1/2 lengths to win the Desi Arnaz Stakes over Queengol with favorite Private Mission fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Mo See Cal dominates the Betty Grable Stakes - Sunday at Del Mar, Mo See Cal cruised home to win the Betty Grable Stakes by 3 3/4 lengths over Warren's Showtime with favorite Just Grazed Me third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2020 Breeders' Cup Wrap Up - Records set, statistics, first-time winning jockeys and trainers, how previous winners finished, and more for the 37th running of the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland.
Saturday at the Breeders' Cup Part 1 - Saturday had 5 races on the dirt, headlined by the $6 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) won by Authentic. Also on the card were the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) won by Monomoy Girl, the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) won by Whitmore, the Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) won by Knicks Go, and the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) won by Gamine. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Saturday at the Breeders' Cup Part 2 - Saturday also had 4 races on the turf, headlined by the $4 million Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) won by Tarnawa. Also on the card were the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) won by huge longshot Order of Australia, the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) won by Audarya, and the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) won by Glass Slippers. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Autumn and Maple Leaf Stakes - Saturday at Woodbine, Skywire got up to win the Autumn Stakes (G2) by 1 3/4 lengths over Armistice Day and Timeskip with favorite Salute With Honor last. Also on the card, Heavenly Curlin won the Maple Leaf Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Future Stars Friday at the Breeders' Cup - Friday had 5 races for the Juveniles on both dirt and turf at Keeneland, headlined by the TVG Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) won by Essential Quality. Also on the card, Fire At Will won the Juvenile Turf (G1), Vequist won the Juvenile Fillies (G1), Aunt Pearl won the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), and Golden Pal won the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Breeders' Cup Entries - Entries closed and posts were drawn for the 2020 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland today. A field of 10 was entered for the Classic, with Improbable the lukewarm favorite at 5-2 in post 8 over Belmont winner Tiz the Law at 3-1 in post 2. Get all the entries, post positions, free past performances, and odds for all the races here.
Breeders' Cup Santa Anita Workouts - Photos and comments for 15 of the California-based Breeders' Cup contenders before they ship to Keeneland, featuring Authentic, Maximum Security, United, and more.
Breeders' Cup Weather Forecasts - Forecasts from serveral sources for Lexington. So far, it looks like lovely weather and not too chilly.
Strongconstitution holds on in the Let It Ride Stakes - Sunday at Del Mar, Strongconstitution held off Heywoods Beach by a head to win the Let It Ride Stakes with favorite Lane Way third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Maxim Rate romps in the Goldikova Stakes (G2) - Sunday at Santa Anita, Maxim Rate drew away to win the Goldikova Stakes (G2) by 2 1/2 lengths over Zee Drop and Tonahutu while favorite Raymundos Secret finished 4th. Also on the card, One Bad Boy won the Lure Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Belichick wins the Breeders' Stakes - Saturday at Woodbine, Belichick drew away to win the Breeders' Stakes by 4 lengths, denying stablemate Mighty Heart, who finished 7th, the Canadian Triple Crown. Trainer Josie Carroll won all 3 races, but with 2 horses. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Biddy Duke upsets in the Senator Ken Maddy Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Santa Anita, Biddy Duke held off Jo Jo Air by a head to win the Senator Ken Maddy Stakes (G3) with An Eddie Surprise third while favorite Magic at Midnight finished 5th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
E.P. Taylor Stakes Day at Woodbine - Sunday at Woodbine, Etoile held off longshot Court Return by a neck to win the 2020 E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) with favorite Rideforthecause fourth. Also on the card, Say the Word won the Northern Dancer Turf Stakes (G1), Silent Poet won the Nearctic Stakes (G2), and Helium won the Display Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Smooth Like Strait wins the Twilight Derby (G2) - Sunday at Santa Anita, favorite Smooth Like Strait held off late-running Scarto to win the Twilight Derby (G2) by 1 1/2 lengths with Field Pass third. Also on the card, Kalypso won the Anoakia Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Warren's Showtime takes centerstage in the Autumn Miss Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Santa Anita, favorite Warren's Showtime rallied to win the Autumn Miss Stakes (G3) by a head over Going to Vegas and Nasty, giving trainer Craig Lewis his 1000th career win. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
No third Arc for Enable - With Enable heading in as the overwhelming favourite to win her third Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, it was not to be as she failed to fire on the day and finished back in sixth behind winner Sottsass.
Galilean gets up in the California Flag Handicap - Sunday at Santa Anita, favorite Galilean got up by a head to win the California Flag Handicap over Ultimate Bango and Rookie Mistake. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2020 Jockey Club Gold Cup Day - Saturday at Belmont Park, Happy Saver remained undefeated winning the Jockey Club Gold Cup by 3/4 length over Mystic Guide with favorite Tacitus third. Also on the card, Civil Union won the Flower Bowl Stakes (G1), Dayoutoftheoffice won the Frizette Stakes (G1), Jackie's Warrior won the Champagne Stakes (G1), and Tamahere won the Sands Point Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Just Grazed Me wins the California Distaff Handicap - Saturday at Santa Anita, favorite Just Grazed Me persevered to win the California Distaff Handicap by 3/4 length over Gypsy Blu and Nardini. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Master Spy tops in the Cup and Saucer Stakes - Saturday at Woodbine, favorite Master Spy drew away late to win the Cup and Saucer Stakes by 3 1/4 lengths over Threefiftyseven and Giant Waters. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Belmont Derby Day - Saturday at Belmont, favorite Gufo won the Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) by a length over No Word and Mo Ready. Also on the card, Channel Maker won the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (G1), Complexity won the Kelso Handicap (G2), Frank's Rockette won the Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2), and Fire At Will won the Pilgrim Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Swiss Skydiver beats the boys in the Preakness (G1) - Saturday at Pimlico, filly Swiss Skydiver upset Kentucky Derby winner Authentic to win the Preakness (G1) by a head, run this year as the final leg of the bizarre 2020 Triple Crown. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Mighty Heart wins the Prince of Wales Stakes - Tuesday at Fort Erie Racetrack, Queen's Plate winner and favorite Mighty Heart romped by 2 1/2 lengths in the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second leg of Canada's Triple Crown. Clayton finished second and Dotted Line was third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Zenyatta Stakes Day - Sunday at Santa Anita, Harvest Moon held off Hard Not to Love to win the Zenyatta Stakes (G1) by 3/4 length with favorite Fighting Mad third. Also on the card, C Z Rocket won the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) and Cupid's Claws won the Tokyo City Cup (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" Day at Santa Anita - Saturday at Santa Anita, Improbable romped by 4 1/2 lengths in the Awesome Again Stakes (G1) over favorite Maximum Security. Also on the card, Mucho Unusual won the Rodeo Drive Stakes (G1), and United won the John Henry Turf Championship (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita "Win and You're In" Day Part 2 - Also on Saturday at Santa Anita, Got Her Number upset in the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) over Rombauer and favorite Spielberg. Also on the card, Princess Noor won the Chandelier Stakes (G2), Bulletproof One won the Unzip Me Stakes, and Amanzi Yimpilo won the Speakeasy Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Mohawk Million Night - Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Venerate won the inaugural $1,320,000 Mohawk Million by 3/4 length over favorite Donna Soprano with On a Streak third. Also on the card, Exploit won the Metro Pace, Caviart Audrey won the She's A Great Lady Stakes on a disqualification, and Kissin in the Sand won the Milton Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Eddie D (G2) and Chillingworth Stakes (G3) - Friday at Santa Anita, favorite Big Runnuer won the Eddie D Stakes (G2) by a length over Wildman Jack with Grit and Curiosity third. Also on the card, Into Chocolate won the Chillingworth Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
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 Gretzky the Great and the Natalma (G1) for the fillies won by Lady Speightspeare. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Woodbine Mile Day - Saturday at Woodbine, Starship Jubilee beat the boys in the Ricoh Woobine Mile (G1) with March to the Arch second and favorite War of Will third. Also on the card, Count Again won the Singspiel Stakes (G3), Credit River won the Ontario Racing Stakes, and Dirty Dangle won the Woodbine Cares Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Woodbine Mile Entries - A field of 8 was entered for the 2020 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (G1) on Saturday, with 2-1 Preakness champ War of Will drawing post position 8 and 4-1 mare and 2019 Canadian Horse of the Year Starship Jubilee in post 4. Get the horses, post positions and morning line odds here.
Horses to Watch at Preakness - The end of the Triple Crown is quickly approaching, as we await the Preakness Stakes on October 3rd. Although the post position and betting odds are yet to be announced, it's worth knowing which horses are worth keeping a keen eye on.
Mighty Heart much the best in the Queen's Plate - One-eyed longshot Mighty Heart drew away to win the 161st Queen's Plate by 7 1/2 lengths at Woodbine on Saturday. Belichick was second and Clayton third, while favorite Curlin's Voyage was fifth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Queen's Plate Undercard Stakes - Also at Woodbine on Saturday, Mizzen Beau won the Bison City Stakes, Rideforthecause won the Canadian Stakes (G2), Francatelli won the King Corrie Stakes, and Artie's Princess won the Ruling Angel Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 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. Clayton is the 2-1 favorite and will break from post 11. Get the entries, odds, post positions, and free past performances here.
2020 Del Mar Futurity (G1) Day - Monday at Del Mar, favorite Dr. Schivel edged clear by 1 3/4 lengths to win the Del Mar Futurity (G1) over Spielberg and Weston. Also on the card, Big Fish won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2020 Del Mar Debutante (G1) Day - Sunday at Del Mar, favorite Princess Noor drew away by 6 1/2 lengths to win the Del Mar Debutante (G1) over Forest Caraway and Illumination. Also on the card, Pixelate won the Del Mar Derby (G2) and Madone won the Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Authentic a real champ in the Kentucky Derby (G1) - Authentic led the whole way and held off favorite Tiz the Law to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Longshot Mr. Big News was 2 more lengths back in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Results - There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Derby, including the Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1) won by Digital Age, the Derby City Distaff (G1) won by Bell's the One, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Beau Recall, the Iroquois Stakes (G3) won by Sittin On Go, the American Turf (G2) won by Fancy Liquor, and the Pat Day Mile (G3) won by Rushie. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Raymundos Secret wins the John C. Mabee Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Raymundos Secret held off late closing Lady Prancealot by a neck to win the John C. Mabee Stakes (G2) on the turf with Catch the Eye third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Shedaresthedevil upsets in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) - Shedaresthedevil stalked the early pace then took over on the turn to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by 1 1/2 a length at Churchill Downs on Friday in stakes record time. Swiss Skydiver was second and favorite Gamine was 3rd. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Results - There were 5 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by Monomoy Girl, the Alysheba (G2) won by By My Standards, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Sconsin, the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) won by Diamond Oops, and the Edgewood Stakes (G3) won by Sharing. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Good With People best in the I'm Smokin Stakes - Friday at Del Mar, favorite Good With People held off Touchdown Brown to win the I'm Smokin Stakes by a half length with Tacoflavoredkisses third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2020 Kentucky Derby Entries - A field of 18 was entered on Tuesday for the Kentucky Derby (G1) to be run on Saturday. Belmont and Travers winner Tiz the Law is the 3-5 morning line favorite and drew post 17. Honor A.P. is 5-1 from post 16 and Authentic is 8-1 from post 18. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here. Update: Finnick the Fierce and King Guillermo are both scratched.
Best Horses of the Last Decade in the UK - There were many horses that could have easily made it into this list, but we narrowed it down to the top two horses.
Monday Kentucky Derby and Oaks works - Monday morning at Churchill Downs, Max Player had a timed work in preparation for the Kentucky Derby, while Art Collector, Major Fed, Necker Island, and Sole Volante galloped. Dream Marie, Shedaresthedevil, and Swiss Skydiver also galloped in preparation for the Oaks. Check out photos and comments here.
2020 Longines Kentucky Oaks Entries - A field of only 9 fillies was entered on Monday for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) to be run on Friday. Undefeated Gamine is the even money morning line favorite with Swiss Skydiver the second choice at 8-5. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
Battaash again proves good bet in winning King George - Battaash won his fourth King George at Goodwood as the short priced favourite by just over two lengths, setting a new track record as well.
Governor Goteven rules in the Generous Portion Stakes - Sunday at Del Mar, Governor Goteven drew away to win the Generous Portion Stakes for Cal-bred juveniles by 4 1/2 lengths over favorite I'm So Anna and Big Andy. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
The Nunthorpe Stakes at Ebor Festival This Week - The feature race on Day 3 is the Nunthorpe Stakes that brings together Group 1 flat racehorses that are aged two years or older and run over a distance of 5 furlongs.
Del Mar Workouts 8/28-8/30/2020 - This weekend at Del Mar, Authentic, Gamine, Honor A.P., Storm the Court, and Thousand Words had timed works in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. Bonus photos of Maximum Security and McKinzie! Check out photos and comments here.
Saturday Kentucky Derby and Oaks works - Saturday morning at Churchill Downs, Enforceable, King Guillermo, and Swiss Skydiver had timed works in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, while Attachment Rate had a gallop with a work planned for Sunday. Check out photos and comments here.
C Z Rocket blasts to the front in the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite C Z Rocket rallied late to win the Pat O'Brien Stakes by 1/2 a length over Flagstaff and Law Abidin Citizen and earn a spot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Pepsi North America Cup Night - Favorite Tall Dark Stranger drew away by 2 lengths in the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday night with Tattoo Artist second and Moneyman Hill third. There were 8 other stakes on the card including the Fan Hanover Stakes won by Party Hill Girl, the Roses Are Red Stakes won by Warrawee Ubeaut, and the Armbro Flight Stakes won by Hey Livvy. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Dead Heat for the win in Tranquility Lake Stakes - Friday at Del Mar, Proud Emma and Message finished in a dead heat for the win in the Tranquility Lake Stakes with favorite Hang a Star third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Pacific Classic (G1) Day at Del Mar - Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Maximum Security drew away to win the Pacific Classic (G1) by 3 lengths over Sharp Samurai and Midcourt. Also on the card, Red Lark won the Del Mar Oaks (G1), Red King won the Del Mar Handicap (G2), Chaos Theory won the Green Flash Handicap (G3), and Harvest Moon won the Torrey Pines Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Warrior's Charge on top in the Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Monmouth Park, favorite Warrior's Charge was given the win in the Philip H. Iselin Stakes (G3) after first place finisher Pirate's Punch was disqualified for intimidating his rival in deep stretch. Bal Harbour was third in the four horse field. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pulpit Rider gets up in the Solana Beach - Saturday at Del Mar, longshot Pulpit Rider got up by a nose to win the Solana Beach Stakes over Sedamar and favorite Mucho Unusual. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Woodbine Oaks Day Part 1 - Saturday at Woodbine on the main track, favorite Curlin's Voyage drew off late to win the Woodbine Oaks by 1 3/4 lengths. Also on the card, Clayton held on to win the Plate Trial and Pink Lloyd finally won the Bold Venture Stakes (G3) in his third attempt. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Woodbine Oaks Day Part 2 - Also on Saturday at Woodbine on the turf, March to the Arch won going away in the King Edward Stakes (G2) over Admiralty Pier and Silent Poet. Also on the card, Theodora B. held off favorite Etoile to win the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2) for the fillies and mares. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby - All the points earning preps on the Triple Crown Trail for the Kentucky Derby with results updated as they are run. Lots of points left out there to earn yet.
Kentucky Derby Points - The points leaderboard for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, updated weekly.
Pneumatic blows out the Pegasus Stakes - Saturday at Monmouth Park, favorite Pneumatic won the Pegasus Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths over Jesus's Tem and Arkaan, earning the last 20 points on the Road to the Derby and ensuring his place in the Derby starting gate. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 7 - The 7th and final Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed. Travers and Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law was the even money favorite, with Honor A.P. and Art Collector next tied at 8-1. Get all the horses, final odds, and will-pays here.
Travers Stakes Day - Saturday at Saratoga, favorite Tiz the Law romped in the Travers Stakes (G1) by 5 1/2 lengths over Caracaro and Max Player. Also on the card were the Test Stakes (G1) won by Gamine, the Ballerina Stakes (G1) won by Serengeti Empress, the Troy Stakes (G3) won by American Sailor, and the Waya Stakes (G3) won by My Sister Nat. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Whitney Stakes Day - Saturday at Saratoga, Improbable won the Whitney Stakes (G1) by 2 lengths with favorite Tom's d'Etat third. Also on the card, Cross Border won the Bowling Green (G2) on a disqualification, Vexatious won the Personal Ensign (G1), and Echo Town won the H. Allen Jerkens Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap and Ballston Spa Stakes - Saturday at Saratoga, Volatile led all the way to win the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1), making it 4 wins in a row. Also on the card, 2019 Canadian Horse of the Year Starship Jubilee upset favorite Sistercharlie in the Ballston Spa Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 6 - The 6th Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed and Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law was the favorite at 2-1 with Santa Anita Derby winner Honor A.P. next at 6-1. In the 2nd Kentucky Oaks pool, Acorn winner Gamine was the favorite at 2-1. There will be 1 more extra pool for the Derby after this. Get all the horses, final odds, and will-pays here. >
Authentic genuine in the Haskell (G1) - Saturday at Monmouth Park, Authentic led all the way and held off NY Traffic by a nose to win the Haskell Invitational (G1) with Dr Post third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Haskell Undercard Stakes Results - Also on the card at Monmouth Park were the United Nations Stakes (G1) won by Aquaphobia, Monmouth Cup Stakes (G3) won by Global Campaign, the Matchmaker Stakes (G3) won by Nay Lady Nay, the Molly Pitcher Stakes (G3) won by Horologist, and the Wolf Hill Stakes won by Archidust. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Stradivarius – One of the World's Best - The 6-year-old John Gosden trained Stradivarius has now further cemented himself as one of the world's best with his third straight win in the Ascot Gold Cup.
Met Mile at Belmont Park - Saturday at Belmont Park, Vekoma held off Network Effect to win the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) with favorite McKinzie a disappointing 5th. Also on the card, Instilled Regard won the Manhattan Stakes (G1), Tacitus won the Suburban Stakes (G2), Social Paranoia won the Poker Stakes (G3), and Frank's Rockette won the Victory Ride Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 - The fifth Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed and Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law was the favorite at 2-1 with Santa Anita Derby winner Honor A.P. next at 6-1. There will be 2 more extra pools in addition to this one. Get all the horses, final odds, and will-pays here.
Just a Game Stakes Day at Belmont Park - Newspaperofrecord led all the way to win the Just a Game Stakes (G1) by 3 lengths on Saturday over Beau Recall and favorite Uni. Also on the card were the True North Stakes (G2) won by Firenze Fire, the New York Stakes (G2) won by Mean Mary, and the Vagrancy Handicap (G3) won by Victim of Love. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Stephen Foster Handicap Day - Favorite Tom's d'Etat drew away by 4 lengths to win the 2020 Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Also on the card were the Fleur de Lis (G2) won by Midnight Bisou, the Regret (G3) won by Harvey's Lil Goil, and the Bashford Manor Stakes (G3) won by Cazadero. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
The Return of UK Racing - 'Royal Ascot at Home' was the beginning of the return of horse racing which sets up for a positive road ahead, as the world slowly returns to normality, following the lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Belmont Stakes Day - Saturday Belmont Park ran the delayed and shortened Belmont Stakes (G1) before empty stands, the first major sporting event since Covid 19 changed the world, where Tiz the Law romped home by 3 3/4 lengths over Dr Post. Also on the card, Gamine won the Acorn Stakes (G1), Oleksandra beat the boys in the Jaipur Stakes (G1), No Parole won the Woody Stephens Stakes (G1), Decorated Invader won the Pennine Ridge Stakes (G2), and Sweet Melania won the Wonder Again Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Stakes Entries - For the first time ever the Belmont is the first race in the Triple Crown and a field of 10 was entered for the shortened 1 1/8 mile 152nd Belmont Stakes to be run with no spectators. Tiz the Law is the 6-5 morning line favorite in post 8 and second choice Sole Volante at 9-2 is in post 2. Get the entries, post positions, and free past performances here.
She's a Julie wins the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) - Saturday at Belmont, She's a Julie held off Point of Honor by a nose to win the Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here plus check out morning work photos for 4 of the Belmont Stakes contenders: Tiz the Law, Farmington Road, Dr Post, and Modernist.
What To Know About Ascot - The Ascot meet is just around the corner, signalling the return of UK racing. Here is some info and how you can prepare for the event.
Carter Handicap day at Belmont Park - The first Saturday since Belmont reopened had 4 stakes, headlined by the Runhappy Carter Handicap (G1) where favorite Vekoma romped home by 7 1/4 lengths in the slop. Also on the card, Newspaperofrecord won the Intercontinental Stakes (G3), Code of Honor won the Westchester Stakes (G3), and Instilled Regard won the Fort Marcy Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita Derby Day - Saturday at Santa Anita there were 7 stakes, headlined by the Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1) won by Honor A.P. by 2 3/4 lengths over favorite Authentic. Also on the card, Swiss Skydiver won the Santa Anita Oaks (G2), Improbable won the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1), Hariboux won the Cinema Stakes, Grinning Tiger won the Crystal Water Stakes, She's So Special won the Desert Code Stakes, and Super Patriot won the Fran's Valentine Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2020 Triple Crown Late Nominations - 22 3-year-olds were made eligible for the 2020 Triple Crown races in the extended late nomination period which ended on June 3, bringing the total nominees to 369. Collusion Illusion, King Guillermo, Lebda, and Swiss Skydiver are the most experienced of the bunch. Check out the 22 late nominations here.
The 2019 Sovereign Awards - Starship Jubilee took home top honours as 2019 Horse of the Year and Champion Turf Mare in Canada at the 45th annual Sovereign Awards on May 19 in a ceremony delayed and held online only due to Covid-19. Mark Casse won his 9th straight and 12th overall Outstanding Trainer award and Eurico Rosa da Silva won his 7th Outstanding Jockey award. Get all the winners and photos here.
Almond Eye back in full training as return nears for Japanese star - Japan has long had the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe as a main aim. Could 2020 finally be the year for the Japanese now that their star horse Almond Eye has returned to full training.
How To Watch Live UK Horse Racing Online - If you're enjoying a flutter on British and Irish horse racing now and again, you'll be pleased to know that broadcast coverage of race meetings in the UK and Ireland is more accessible than ever before no matter where you live.
Horses to take from the 2020 Cheltenham Festival - The Cheltenham festival is the pinnacle of the National hunt season and as expected there was again a large number of performances worth noting. So here we cover the horses that are worth following moving forward.
Royal Ascot to take place behind closed doors? - Royal Ascot is the latest big sporting event to come under threat by the COVID-19 pandemic. The hugely popular event may be run without spectators this year if the lockdowns measures in the UK are not over by June.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 - The fourth Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed, and the field is again the favorite at 3-1 followed by Tiz the Law and Charlatan both at 5-1. With the Derby now scheduled for September 5, they plan to add more pools later and betting was way down this time. Get all the horses, final odds, and will-pays here.
Best of the Triple Crown - No horses get more attentions than Triple Crown stars. Secretariat, Triple Crown winner in 1973, remains a legend, while American Pharaoh and Justify, recipients in 2015 and 2018 respectively, have also garnered particular attention.
COVID-19 Effects on Horse Racing - Before you decide to go to your local racetrack, OTB, casino, or simulcast center be sure to check whether they are open or not. Probably the biggest shock is the Kentucky Derby moving to September 5th. Many tracks have closed altogether and others are running with no spectators. Santa Anita is now closed!
Dubai World Cup Workouts - 31 of the Dubai World Cup card horses on the sloppy main track at Meydan Sunday morning. It was after these were over that the decision to cancel the races was announced. Several US horses including Tacitus, Sir Winston, War Story, and Math Wizard.
Dubai World Cup Cancelled - After some horses had already shipped in and horsemen and media from around the world arrived for the 25th running of the Dubai World Cup, which was scheduled to be run without spectators next weekend, on Sunday it was announced that the race and the entire meet had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eye-catching Performances from the Cheltenham Festival - The Coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, which is resulting in endless sporting events being cancelled around the world, including the 2020 running of the Grand National. The Cheltenham festival did go ahead very successfully with a number of excellent performances. Here are five of note.
Rebel Stakes Day at Oaklawn - Saturday at Oaklawn, favorite Nadal won the Rebel Stakes (G2) by 3/4 length over Excession and Basin, also ran with no fans allowed to attend. Also on the card, Serengeti Empress won the Azeri Stakes (G2) and Night Ops won the Essex Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Field Pass gets up in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) - Saturday at Turfway Park, Field Pass got up to win over favorite Invader by a neck to win the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) which was held with no fans allowed to attend. Also on the card, Queen of God won the Bourbonette Oaks, Nun the Less won the Kentucky Cup Classic, Vanzzy won the Rushaway, and Bango won the Latonia. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita Handicap Day - Saturday at Santa Anita, Combatant held off fellow longshot Multiplier to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) by a neck with beaten favorite Midcourt third. Also on the card, River Boyne won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), Authentic won the San Felipe Stakes (G2), Flagstaff won the San Carlos Stakes (G2), and Warren's Showtime won the China Doll Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
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. Once again, the mutuel field is the favorite at for the Derby at 4-1 with Authentic next at 6-1. For the Oaks, the field is the favorite at 3-1 with Venetian Harbor next at 4-1. Get all the horses and final odds here.
Tampa Bay Derby Day - Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, King Guillermo was a huge upset in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) over favorite Sole Volante and Texas Swing. Also on the card, Outburst won the Florida Oaks (G3), Starship Jubilee won the Hillsborough Stakes (G2), Trophy Chaser won the Challenger Stakes (G3), and Doc Boy won the Columbia Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gotham (G3) Stakes Day at Aqueduct - Saturday, favorite Mischevious Alex drew clear by 2 lengths to win the featured Gotham Stakes (G3) over Untitled and Attachment Rate. Also on the card, Mind Control won the Tom Fool Handicap (G3), Water White won the Busher Stakes, and Diamond King won the Stymie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Honeybee (G3) and Hot Springs Stakes Results - Saturday at Oaklawn, Shedaresthedevil rallied to win the Honeybee Stakes (G3) by 3/4 length over favorite Alta's Award and Motu. Also on the card, Whitmore won the Hot Springs Stakes for the fourth year in a row. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Maximum Security scores big in the Saudi Cup - Favorite Maximum Security overcame interference by Mucho Gusto in the stretch to win the inaugural $20 million Saudi Cup over a game Midnight Bisou on Saturday evening at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh. Benbatl came on to get third with Mucho Gusto fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Saudi Cup undercard stakes - There were 7 other stakes on the card including the Longines Turf Handicap won by Call the Wind, the Saudia Sprint won by New York Central, the STC 1351 Cup won by Dark Power, the Saudi Derby won by Full Flat, and the Obaiya Arabian Classic, Mohamed Yousuf Motors Cup, and Jockey Club Local Handicap won by Tallab Al Khalediah, Port Lions, and Omsiyaatee. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Top Ten Money Earning North American Thoroughbreds - Here are the current top 10 money earning Thoroughbreds of all time as compiled by the North American official statistics collector Equibase with photos and info about each of them. Arrogate still tops the list, but Maximum Security has now joined at #6.
STC International Jockeys Challenge - The night before the $20 million Saudi Cup, King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh hosted the inaugural $1.6 million STC International Jockeys Challenge with 14 riders from around the world competing. Mike Smith was the winner with Sibylle Vogt second.
Saudi Cup Scenery and Trophy - The first running of the $20 million Saudi Cup is Saturday and most people have never seen the King Abdulaziz Racetrack and the new golden jewel encrusted trophy for the new big race. Here are some scenic shots of the venue and the trophy at its unveiling party.
Saudi Cup Thursday Morning Gallops - Thursday morning was very busy at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh with lots of horses getting out of quarantine to prep for the inaugural Saudi Cup day races. Lots of new faces including Gronkowski, Magic Wand, and North America. Check out photos of 41 of the horses from Thursday morning.
2020 Saudi Cup Entries - Entries closed on Wednesday and post positions were drawn that evening for the first running of the $20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh. Maximum Security is the likely favorite from post 7 with Mucho Gusto and McKinzie in posts 8 and 9. Get all the horses, post positions, and odds here.
Saudi Cup Wednesday Morning Gallops - Wednesday morning more of the big horses for the inaugural Saudi Cup were on the track including Midnight Bisou, McKinzie, and Mucho Gusto. Check out photos of 28 of the horses from Wednesday morning at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh.
Saudi Cup Tuesday Morning Gallops - The first running of the $20 million Saudi Cup is Saturday and many of the contenders for the 7 big races are already there prepping for the races. Tuesday morning had several American horses on the track including McKinzie, Mucho Gusto, Maximum Security, and Tacitus. Check out photos of 25 of the horses from Tuesday morning at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh.
Risen Star Stakes (G2) Day at the Fair Grounds - Saturday at the Fair Grounds, Mr. Monomoy won the first division of the Risen Star Stakes (G2) while longshot Modernist won the second division. Also on the card, Finite won the Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2), Silver Dust repeated in the Mineshaft Handicap (G3), Factor This won the Fair Grounds Handicap (G3), She'sonthewarpath won the Albert M. Stall Memorial Stakes, and Just Might won the Colonel Power Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Hard Not To Love an easy winner in the Santa Monica Stakes (G2) - Saturday at Santa Anita, favorite Hard Not To Love drew off by 3 1/2 lengths to win the Santa Monica Stakes (G2) over Mother Mother with Zusha third. Get the results, charts, and photos here plus bonus morning photos of McKinzie and Mucho Gusto.
Notebook now strong Arkle favourite - The Henry De Bromhead-trained and Gigginstown-owned seven-year-old Notebook is now as short as 5/2 to go on and land the Arkle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival following fourth consecutive victory this season.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 - The second Future Wager pool for this year's Kentucky Derby is now closed and the favorite once again is the mutuel field at 2-1 with Nadal nexzt at 8-1 and Tiz the Law at 9-1. Get the horses, final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
San Pasqual Stakes (G2) day at Santa Anita - Saturday, Midcourt won wire-to-wire in the San Pasqual Stakes (G2) while favorite Roadster was a dismal 7th. Also on the card, trainer Bob Baffert got his 3000th career win when Thousand Words won the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) and favorite United won the San Marcos Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Max Player on his game in the Withers Stakes (G3) - Max Player rallied to win the 2020 Withers Stakes (G3) by 3 1/4 lengths over favorite Shotski with second choice Portos third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Mucho Gusto much the best in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) - Mucho Gusto drew away to win by 4 1/2 lengths in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Mr Freeze was second and War Story third, while favorite Higher Power finished last. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Zulu Alpha first in the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) - Zulu Alpha rallied to win the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) by 2 lengths over Magic Wand and Instilled Regard, while favorite Without Parole finished a dismal 11th. 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 Spooky Channel, the La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) won by Mean Mary, the Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) won by Phat Man, and the Inside Information (G2) won by Pink Sands. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
Pegasus World Cup Thursday and Friday Workout Photos - Saturday at Gulfstream Park is Pegasus World Cup day and several of the horses entered were out on the track and in the barns on Thursday and Friday morning, including Higher Power and Magic Wand. Omaha Beach was scratched on Thursday due to a hairline fracture that was found on his right rear ankle and has been retired.
2019 Eclipse Award Winners - Bricks and Mortar won Horse of the Year and Champion Turf Male at the Eclipse Awards. Other winners included Vino Rosso as Champion Older Male, Midnight Bisou as Champion Older Female, and Covfefe as Champion 3-year-old Filly and Champion Female Sprinter. Get all the winners, details about them, and the vote totals here.
Pegasus World Cup Tuesday and Wednesday Workout Photos - Saturday at Gulfstream Park is Pegasus World Cup day and several of the horses entered were out on the track and in the barns on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, including Omaha Beach and Mucho Gusto.
Enforceable wins the LeComte Stakes (G3) - Saturday at the Fair Grounds was Road to the Derby Kickoff Day with the LeComte Stakes (G3) won by Enforceable, the Silverbulletday Stakes won by Finite, the Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap won by Dontblamerocket, the Marie G. Krantz Memorial Stakes won by Quebec, and the Louisiana Stakes (G3) won by Silver Dust. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Mind Control takes charge in the Toboggan Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Aqueduct, favorite Mind Control held off late closing Nicodemus to win the Toboggan Stakes (G3) by a nose with Sunny Ridge third. Also on the card, A Freud of Mama won the Franklin Square Stakes for the New York-breds. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Two Bankers for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival - A look at the leading two horses worth following ahead of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival: Tiger Roll and Paisley Park.
Kentucky Derby Contenders - Here is the first list of contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby with links to profiles for each. This list will grow as more preps are run, but for now it is short.
Bast triumphant in the Santa Ynez Stakes (G2) - Sunday at Santa Anita, Bast was an easy winner in the Santa Ynez Stakes (G2) for the 3-year-old fillies. Auberge was second and Golden Principal third, making a Bob Baffert trainer trifecta. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
San Gabriel (G2) and Sham Stakes (G3) - Saturday at Santa Anita, Desert Stone got up by a neck to win the San Gabriel (G2) on the turf over favorite Cleopatra's Strike. Also on the card, Authentic was an easy winner in the Sham Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-olds. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Independence Hall victorious in the Jerome Stakes - New Year's Day at Aqueduct, Independence Hall romped in the Jerome Stakes by 4 lengths over Prince of Pharoahs and Bourbon Bay in a dead head for second. 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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