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Good Ba Ba by a nose in the Hong Kong Mile - Favorite and local hero Good Ba Ba just held off UAE shipper Creachadoir with the French filly Darjina in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Sacred Kingdom romps in the Hong Kong Sprint - Locally based favorite Sacred Kingdom won by 2 1/4 over last year's winner Absolute Champion with Royal Delight in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Hong Kong International Races Works Photos - 21 of the international runners were on the track Saturday morning in preparation for the big races Sunday, including Dylan Thomas and Red Rocks.
2007 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Entries - The Hong Kong Cup, Vase, Mile, and Sprint will be held on Sunday afternoon at Sha Tin Racecourse. Get the entries, post positions, and free past performances here.
2007 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Jockeys' Championship - Top Hong Kong rider Douglas Whyte won with French jockey Christophe Soumillion second. Get the photos and results here.
Bill Hartack 1932 - 2007 - Five time Kentucky Derby winning jockey and Hall of Famer Bill Hartack passed away Tuesday at the age of 74.
Holiday Shopping Special - It's that time of year again so here are some gift suggestions and where to shop online for the racing fan in your life.
2008 Horse Calendars - A look at what is available for 2008 from Calendars.com and Cafe Press. Both racing and other horse calendars are here including my annual calendar.
Cigar Mile and Discovery Handicap - Daaher drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths over favorite Midnight Lute in the Cigar Mile, while Now a Victor won the Discovery. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Remsen and Demoiselle Stakes - Favorite Court Vision survived an inquiry to win the Remsen for the 2-year-old colts, while Mushka drew off to win by 4 1/2 lengths in the Demoiselle for the 2-year-old fillies. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Review: Expert Handicapping - Winning Insights into Betting Thoroughbreds by Dave Litfin. Revised and updated to take into account new innovations in racing such as Polytrack, horseplayers of all types can benefit from this "old classic" that has been modernized.
W.L. McKnight and La Prevoyante Handicaps - 67-1 longshot Presious Passion won the McKnight over favorite Stream of Gold while Redaspen rallied from far back to win the La Prevoyante over Green Girl. Get the results, chart, and photos for both here.
Fred W. Hooper and Kenny Noe Jr. Handicaps - Favorite Electrify drew off to win by 2 3/4 lengths in the Hooper and favorite Paradise Dancer duelled down the stretch with Finallymadeit, holding on to win the Noe by a neck. Get the results, chart, and photos for both here.
2007 Sovereign Award Winners - Friday night in Toronto the Canadian year-end championships were announced at the 33rd annual Sovereign Awards. Sealy Hill won for Champion 3-year-old Filly, Champion Turf Female, and Horse of the Year. Get all the results here.
Ramonti wins the Hong Kong Cup - He got the lead in the stretch and held off the late close by favorite Viva Pataca to win by half a length. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Doctor Dino upsets in the Hong Kong Vase - He drew off to win by 1 1/2 lengths over Quijano and Bussoni while favorite Dylan Thomas was a dull 7th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2007 Breeders Crown Races - The 8 Breeders Crown championship races for 2 and 3-year-old trotters and pacers were held on Saturday at The Meadowlands. In the 2-year-old Filly Trot, driver John Campbell became the first driver to reach $250 million in earnings with his 12 length victory behind Snow White. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
2007 Japan Cup Results - Admire Moon just held off the late close of Pop Rock to win the 2007 Japan Cup by a head with favorite Meisho Samson in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Benny the Bull wins the DeFrancis Dash - He rallied four wide in the stretch to win by 1 1/4 lengths over Talent Search and Miraculous Miss. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Jockey Club and Golden Rod Stakes - Anak Nakal won the Kentucky Jockey Club for 2-year-old colts on closing day at Churchill Downs, while Proud Clan win the Golden Rod for the 2-year-old fillies. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Fall Highweight and Top Flight Handicaps - Grand Champion lost the lead briefly in the stretch, but fought back to win by a head in the Fall Highweigt on Thursday. Saturday, Mini Sermon duelled down the stretch with Lady Marlboro to win by a nose in the Top Flight. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Falls City and Clark Handicaps - Friday at Churchill Downs, Kettleoneup drew away in the stretch to win the Falls City Handicap (G2) by 3 3/4 lengths over High Heels and favorite Panty Raid. Saturday, A.P. Arrow got up to win by 3/4 of a length over fellow longshot Brass Hat in the Clark Handicap (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Hunting wins the Stuyvesant Handicap - He rallied on the far outside to beat favorite Utopia with Evening Attire third. Get the results, chart, and photos here. Also check out the Turkey Calling Contest winner!
Sovereign Award Media Finalists - Friday the Jockey Club of Canada announced the finalists in the media categories. I am pleased to say I made the final 3 for Outstanding Photograph!
Dave upsets in the Red Smith Handicap - The only New York-bred in the field, he rallied late to win by a length over True Cause. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Like a Gem wins the Maple Leaf Stakes - She upset favorite Monashee, who was going for her 12th win in a row, and set a new track record for 1 1/4 miles. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Review: May The Horse Be With You - Pack at the Track by Harvey Pack with Peter Thomas Fornatale. Fans of Harvey Pack and of New York racing in general will thoroughly enjoy his memoirs, covering his involvement in the NYRA scene for the last 50 years.
Breeders' Cup Postcards - New online postcards to send your friends with one for each Breeders' Cup winner. Also available are new postcards for this year's Derby, Preakness, and Belmont winners.
Mario Pino wins #6000 - Jockey Mario Pino, who has ridden for 29 years in Maryland, won his 6000th race on Wednesday at Laurel Park. Here is some info about his career.
Efficient wins the Melbourne Cup - He rallied down the center of the course from far back to win the 2007 Melbourne Cup over Purple Moon and Mahler. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Sovereign Award Finalists - The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the equine and human categories for the 2007 Sovereign Awards.
Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries - 141 horses were pre-entered for the 11 races. Get the race order, post times, and pre-entred horses with profiles and photos for each for all the races here.
Top Breeders' Cup Contenders - Get the race order, post times, and the top contenders for all 11 races with profiles and photos for each horse.

Miscellaneous Breeders' Cup Photos - 21 photos of everything from the paddock to the clubhouse turn. Some interesting shots from Friday and Saturday for your enjoyment.
Friday Breeders' Cup Works - Photos of 14 more horses, mostly on the turf, including Nashoba's Key and Dylan Thomas.
Thursday Breeders' Cup Works - Photos of 34 more horses with almost no repeats from earlier in the week plus 4 bonus photos, including Curlin.
Breeders' Cup Weather Forecast - Unfortunately it looks like it will be a wet one with rain forecast daily through Saturday. Get the lastest info here.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Works - Photos of 19 more horses who were on the track at Monmouth Park Wednesday morning, including Hard Spun and English Channel.
Breeders' Cup Entries - Final entries have been taken and post positions drawn for the 11 Championship races. Get the entries, posts, morning line odds, and profiles and photos for each horse here.
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Works - Photos of 22 horses who were on the track at Monmouth Park Tuesday morning, including Street Sense in a timed work.
Sunday Breeders' Cup Works from Belmont Park - Photos of 18 horses who were on the track at Belmont Park prepping for the Breeders' Cup races, including many of trainer Todd Pletcher's entries.
McDynamo wins again in the Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase - The 10-year-old got the job done to win the race for the 5th year in a row by an impressive 6 lengths. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Breeders' Cup Grand National Steeplechase undercard stakes - There were 5 other stakes on the card, three of them graded. Get the results, chart, and photos for these plus some scenic shots here.
Cloudy's Knight upsets in the Canadian International - He stalked the pace then took the lead in the stretch and held off favorite Ask by a nose. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
E.P. Taylor and Nearctic Stakes - Favorite Mrs. Lindsay won the E.P. Taylor over local hero Sealy Hill while Heros Reward scored a mild upset in the Nearctic. Get the results, chart, and photos for both here.
Jibboom romps in Raven Run - She drew off to win by 4 1/2 lengths over favored West Coast Swing. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Field of 12 entered for the Canadian International - An excellent field of older turf runners, including several from Europe, will go in the $2 million 1 1/2 mile Grade 1 turf race at Woodbine on Sunday. Get the entries, posts, and free past performances here.
Slew o'Gold 1980-2007 - The winner of the 1983 and 1984 Jockey Club Gold Cups had to be euthanized due to old age on Sunday, October 14. More about him along with a couple of photos.
John Henry 1975-2007 - Sadly he had to be euthanized due to poor health on Monday, October 8. More about him along with a couple of photos. Updated on 10/14 with photos of his grave and remembrances.
Bit of Whimsy upsets the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup - She caught favorite Dreaming of Anna in the stretch to win by 2 1/4 lengths. Also on the card, Steve's Double won the Perryville Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Review: Crushing the Cup 2007 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett. An invaluable tool for trying to unlock the mysteries of handicapping the eight Breeders' Cup races.
Dylan Thomas wins the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - He took the lead in the stretch then held off longshot Youmzain to win by a head. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Arc de Triomphe undercard stakes - There were 5 other Group 1 stakes on the card, including the Prix de l'Opera won by Satwa Queen. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 here.
Darley Alcibiades and Lane's End Breeders' Futurity - Country Star rallied from 8 wide to win by a length in the Alcibiades on Friday while Wicked Style was a big upset in the Breeders' Futurity on Saturday at Keeneland. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Shadwell Turf Mile and First Lady Stakes - Longshot Purim got up to win the Shadwell Turf Mile over Cosmonaut while Vacare won the First Lady Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Thoroughbred Club of America and Phoenix Stakes - Wild Gams won the Thoroughbred Club of America while Off Duty upset in the tragedy marred Phoenix Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pre-Arc Saturday at Longchamp - The day before the Arc de Triomphe featured the 7 furlong Prix de la Foret (Group 1) which was won by 8-year-old longshot Toylsome. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and the four Group 2 race on the card here.
Champagne, Frizette, and Jamaica Results - War Pass upset in the Champagne Stakes, while favorites Indian Blessing and Nobiz Like Shobiz won the Frizette Stakes and the Jamaica Breeders' Cup Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 here.
Curlin beats Lawyer Ron in the Jockey Club Gold Cup - It was a two horse race, and while Lawyer Ron got the lead in the stretch, he couldn't hold off Curlin who got up to win by a neck. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Cup Classic and Distaff - Hard Spun went wire-to-wire to defeat Derby winner Street Sense in the Kentucky Cup Classic while Danzon drew off to win by 5 lengths in the Distaff. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Unbridled Belle upsets in the Beldame - She rallied in the stretch to get up by a head over Indian Vale with favorite Ginger Punch in third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
English Channel repeats in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic - He stalked the pace then drew off in the stretch to win by 2 1/4 lengths as the heavy favorite. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Fabulous Strike goes wire-to-wire in the Vosburgh - He took the lead and the start and drew off to win by 5 3/4 lengths while favorite Discreet Cat was third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Kentucky Cup Sprint, Juvenile, and Juvenile Fillies - Favorite Piratesonthelake won the Sprint, Texas Fever took the Juvenile, and Sky Mom won the Juvenile Fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Flower Bowl Invitational and Kelso Handicap - Longshot Lahudood got through on the rail to win the Flower Bowl over Rosinka and Wait a While. Trippi's Storm rallied to beat favorite After Market by 1/2 length in the Kelso Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos for these and 2 undercard stakes here.
Brooklyn Day at Belmont - Any Given Saturday did not disappoint at short odds in the Brooklyn Handicap while Jazzy won in an evenly matched Gallant Bloom Stakes. Also on the card, Good Night Shirt won the Lonesome Glory for the jumpers. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Shakespeare wins the Woodbine Mile - After being off for 21 months due to injury, he came on strong in the stretch to win over Kip Deville and Galantis. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Canadian and Summer Stakes - On the Woodbine Mile undercard, Essential Edge won the Canadian Stakes (G2) and Prussian won the Summer Stakes (G3). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Lear's Princess upsets Rags to Riches in the Gazelle Stakes - They duelled down the stretch with Lear's Princess getting the win by a half length. Also on the card, Dance Away Capote won the Noble Damsel Handicap. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Matron and Futurity Stakes - Both juvenile colts and fillies were featured at Belmont on Saturday with Proud Spell winning the Matron and Tale of Ekati winning the Futurity. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
The Green Monkey finally races - The highly touted $16 million purchase finally made it to the races Saturday at Belmont Park in a maiden special weight. He was sent off as the 2-5 favorite and finished a distant third to Roi Maudit.
Woodbine Mile Entries - A field of 14 was entered headlined by Shakespeare and last year's winner Becrux. Get the posts, free past performances, and photos from the draw with guest drawmaster Jerry Bailey.
Doctor Dino wins the Man O'War Stakes - He got the lead in the stretch and held off Sunriver by a head with Grand Couturier third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Ginger Punch wins the Ruffian Handicap - She held off the late close of Miss Shop to win by 3/4 of a length while Teammate faded to third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Alexander Tango rallies to win the Garden City Breeders' Cup - She came 5 wide to win by 3/4 of a length over A Bit of Whimsey and Sharp Susan. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Timber Reserve wins the Pennsylvania Derby - He tied the stakes record while winning by neck over Xchanger with Zanjero in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Lawyer Ron dominates in the Woodward Stakes - He took control in the stretch and drew off to win by 8 1/4 lengths over Sun King and Diamond Stripes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Midnight Lute wins the Forego Stakes - He stalked the pace then took the lead in the stretch to win over Benny the Bull and Attila's Storm with favorite High Finance in 8th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Breeders Crown Open Races - The four divisional championiship races for older trotters and pacers were Saturday night at Mohawk, with Equinox Bi winning the Open Trot on a disqualification. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 4 races here.
Breeders Crown Undercard - There were 4 additional stakes on the card including the $1 million Metro Pace which was won in world record time by Somebeachsomewhere. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 4 races here.
Street Sense grinds out a win in the Travers Stakes - He battled with Grasshopper through the entire stretch, gritting out a win by 3/4 of a length with Helsinki far back in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Travers Undercard Stakes - Hard Spun won the King's Bishop Stakes, Shakis won the Barnard Baruch Handicap, and La Traviata dominated in the Victory Ride Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 3 here.
Green Day wins the Yonkers Trot - The 6-1 shot won the second leg of the trotting triple crown, upseting heavy favorite Adrian Chip who finished third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Miss Shop upsets in the Personal Ensign Stakes - She rallied from last to win by 3 lengths over favorite Unbridled Belle. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Lady Joanne wins the Alabama Stakes - She duelled with Lear's Princess down the stretch to win by a neck with Octave finishing third. Also on the card, Latitude Forty won the Yaddo Handicap. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Sharp Susan romps in the Lake Placid Stakes - She led wire-to-wire to win by 1 1/2 lengths over late closers New Edition and Lady Attack in the Grade 2 race 3-year-old fillies on the turf. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kodiak Kowboy wins the Saratoga Special - He drew off to win by 3 lengths over favorite The Roundhouse in the Grade 2 race for 2-year-old colts and geldings. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
More Happy goes wire-to-wire in the Adirondack Stakes - She held off the late close by A to the Croft to win by 3/4 of a length in the Grade 2 race for 2-year-old fillies at Saratoga. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Jambalaya upsets in the Arlington Million - He ran down favorite The Tin Man in the stretch to become the first Canadian-bred to win the race. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Royal Highness wins the Beverly D - She rallied in the stretch to beat Irridescense by a head while favorite Citronnade finished 4th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Shamdinan takes the Secretariat Stakes - He found the off turf to his liking in his first US start, getting up late to beat Red Giant. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
More Arlington Million Day Photos - The Sea O'Erin Handicap and other scenic photos from the weekend.
Funny Cide's Farewell at Saratoga - Photos from his retirement celebration at Saratoga on Friday August 10.
Any Given Saturday victorious in the Haskell Invitational - He came on in the stretch to beat Hard Spun and Curlin by 4 1/2 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 stakes races on the card here.
Dream Rush wins the Test Stakes - She led most of the way and won easily by 2 lengths over Boca Grande and Baroness. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Donato Hanover wins the Hambletonian - He was a heavy favorite and did not disappoint, winning by 1 1/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here for the Hambo and the Hambo Oaks.
Street Sense makes a winning return in the Jim Dandy Stakes - He rallied wide in the stretch as usual to win by 1 1/2 lengths over C P West and Sightseeing. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Lawyer Ron wins the Whitney Handicap - He stalked a fast pace then powered off to win by 4 3/4 lengths in track record time. Get the results, chart, and photos for the Whitney and Vanderbilt here.
My Typhoon wins the Diana Handicap - She held off the late charge of Argentina and Makderah to win, while Ginger Punch drew off by 6 lengths in the Go For Wand Handicap. Get the results, chart, and photos for both here.
Rutherienne wins the Lake George Stakes - She rallied from way back to win by a neck over Lady Attack and Sharp Susan on opening weekend at Saratoga. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Sky Conqueror repeats in the Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf - He came on strong in the stretch to win over Marsh Side and Jambalaya in the 1 1/2 mile race. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Masseuse wins the Dance Smartly Stakes - She shipped up to Woodbine to win in a 3-way photo finish over May Night and Elle Runaway. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Octave wins the Coaching Club American Oaks - She was the heavy favorite and did not disappoint her backers as she won over Lear's Princess and Folk. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf Entries - Post positions were drawn Thursday and Hall of Fame jockey Bill Hartack was the special guest. Get the entries, odds, and free past performances here.
Alezzandro wins the Prince of Wales Stakes - He took the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown in wire-to-wire style with Jiggs Coz second and Daaher third. Get the results, charts, and photos from all 3 stakes on the card here.
Southwind Lynx wins the Meadowlands Pace - He rallied in the stretch to win by 1 1/2 lengths in the $1 million race. Also on the card, Donato Hanover won his 11th consecutive race in the Stanley Dancer Memorial. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
English Channel wins the United Nations again - He broke his own course record to win for the second year in a row. Honey Ryder was second and Better Talk Now third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tom Fool and Dwyer Results - High Finance upset favorite Commentator in the Tom Fool Handicap while Any Given Saturday beat Nobiz Like Shobiz in the Dwyer Stakes at Belmont. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Funny Cide wins at Finger Lakes - He shipped in for the Wadsworth Memorial Handicap on a special 4th of July card and did not disappoint despite the muddy track. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Bison City and Dominion Day Stakes - Street Sounds won the second leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara for fillies after the disqualification of Sealy Hill while True Metropolitan won the Dominion Day. Get the results, charts, and photos from both here.
Suburban and Mother Goose Results - At Belmont Park on Saturday, Political Force upset in the Suburban Handicap while Octave won the Mother Goose Stakes. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos from both here.
Lava Man wins his third Hollywood Gold Cup - He chased A.P. Xcellent all the way and got up by a nose at the end. Also on the card Out of Control wins the American Invitational and The Golden Noodle wins the Landaluce. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Mike Fox upsets in the Queen's Plate - He gave long time owner D. Morgan Firestone his first Queen's Plate winner and jockey Emma Jayne Wilson became the first female jockey to win the race. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Queen's Plate Undercard Stakes Results - There were 3 other stakes on the card, the Highlander won by Smart Enough, the Singspiel won by Pellegrino, and the Charlie Barley won by Ice Bear. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 here.
Makderah wins the New York Breeders' Cup - She rallied from last to win by 4 lengths over Masseuse and Hostess. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Invasor Retired! - He suffered a career-ending injury during his workout at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. Here are details plus lots of photos from his career.
2007 Royal Ascot Meet - A recap of all the Group 1 and selected Group 2 races from the meet which ran from Tuesay to Saturday.
Stephen Foster Super Saturday Results - Flashy Bull held off Magna Graduate to win the feature while Indian Vale won the largest of the undercard stakes, the Fleur de Lis Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos for all six stakes on the card here.
Take D'Tour repeats in the Ogden Phipps Handicap - She held off the late close of Ginger Punch to win by a neck at Belmont Park. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Tell All wins the Pepsi North America Cup - He won by 2 lengths in the $1.5 million race for pacers. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and the other 7 stakes races on the card.
Belmont undercard turf stakes - There were three stakes on the turf on Belmont day: the Manhattan won by Better Talk Now, the Just a Game won by My Typhoon, and the Foresta won by Meribel. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 3 here.
Belmont undercard dirt stakes - There were four more stakes on the dirt on Belmont day: the Acorn won by Cotton Blossom, the Woody Stephens won by Teuflesberg, the True North won by Will He Shine, and the Birdstone won by Papi Chullo. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 4 here.
Analyzing the Belmont Contenders - Even if there are only 8 expected, we still have to pick a winner. Here we will take a look at all the current contenders and try to match them to the profile of a Belmont winner.
Jiggs Coz wins the Plate Trial - This is the major prep for the Queen's Plate and it was the favorite by 3 1/2 lengths with Marchfield and Alezzandro next. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Corinthian wins the Metropolitan Handicap - He held off the late close of Politcal Force to win by 3/4 of a length with favorite Lawyer Ron third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Ecclesiastic upsets in the Jaipur Stakes - He rallied down the stretch to win over fellow longshot Salute the Count while favorite Weigelia was third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Honey Ryder repeats in the Sheepshead Bay Handicap - She beat stablemate Safari Queen by a length in her first start since losing in Dubai. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Preakness undercard stakes results - There were 7 other stakes on the Preakness card, including the Dixie Stakes won by Remarkable News and the Schaefer Handicap won by Flashy Bull. Get the results, charts, and photos here for all 7 races.
Preakness Field Photos - a photo of each of the 9 runners in the 2007 Preakness with links to their profiles.
Preakness Miscellaneous Photos - 15 more photos from the day from the Barbaro tribute to the Thunderbirds fly-by.
Panty Raid wins the Black-Eyed Susan - She closed in the stretch to win over Winning Point and favorite Baroness Thatcher. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and the other four stakes on the card.
Thursday Preakness Photos - Shots of all six Preakness horses on the grounds plus the Alibi Breakfast. Lost of good stuff here.
Analyzing the Preakness Contenders - It looks like a short field this year, but we still have to pick a winner. Here we will take a look at all the current contenders and try to match them to the profile of a Preakness winner.
Preakness Weather Forecasts - It is a bit far out, but so far they are calling for hot and clear.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes - There were five other stakes on the Derby undercard including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Sky Conqueror. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 races here.
Kentucky Derby Field Photos - A photo of each horse on Derby day.
Kentucky Derby Miscellaneous Photos - A selection of scenic and other photos from Derby day and Oaks day.
Rags to Riches wins the 2007 Kentucky Oaks - She romped by 4 1/4 lengths as the heavy favorite with fellow Todd Pletcher trainee Octave second. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes - There were five other stakes on the Oaks undercard including the Louisville Breeders' Cup (G2) won by Fiery Pursuit. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 races here.
2007 Kentucky Derby Entries - The post positions have been selected for Derby 133 with a full field of 20 entered. Here are the entrants listed in order with jockey, trainer, dosage index, and morning line odds, with links to profiles for each.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Works - Photos of 13 Derby horses and 6 Oaks horses on the track at Churchill and Keeneland this week.
Derby Contender Graded Stakes Earnings - Ranking the top contenders by earnings since this is what determines who can get in the starting gate on Derby day. This is now the final list.
2007 Breeders' Cup Ticket Applications Available April 30 - Ticket applications for this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships will be available beginning Monday, April 30. All seating, general admission and parking for Saturday, Oct. 27, must be pre-purchased � there will be no walk-up tickets sold that day.
Review: Triple Crown Undercard Handicapper 2007 - by Jim Mazur. New last year, this covers all the undercard races for the three Triple Crown events.
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool 3 - Pool Three is now closed with Curlin as the 7-2 favorite for the Derby. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
Nobiz Like Shobiz takes the Wood Memorial - He stalked the early pace and took command in the stretch, holding off the late closing Sightseeing by a half length. Also on the card, Bill Place won the Bay Shore by a nose over Hobbitontherocks. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Carter Handicap, Excelsior Breeders' Cup, and Pleasant Colony Stakes - On the undercard of the Wood, Silver Wagon won the Carter, Magna Graduate won the Excelsior, and Malibu Moonshine won the Pleasant Colony. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2007 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Only 10 additional horses were nominated at a cost of $6000 by the March 31st late deadline. View the list here.
Scat Daddy wins the Florida Derby - He stalked the pace and took over in the stretch to win over Notional and Chelokee. Get the results, charts, and photos here for this and the other 4 stakes on the card.
Invasor wins the Dubai World Cup - Premium Tap made him work for it, but he got the job done to win by 1 3/4 lengths. Discreet Cat never ran and finished last while Hong Kong's Bullish Luck was distant third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Japan rules in the Dubai Duty Free - Japanese entries Admire Moon and Daiwa Major took 1st and 3rd while European Linngari was 2nd. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Vengeance of Rain victorious in the Dubai Sheema Classic - The Hong Kong champion won over longshot Oracle West and Youmzain. Favorite Sir Percy was 4th and the US horses made no impact. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
US horses dominate the Dubai Golden Shaheen - Kelly's Landing held off Friendly Island to win with Salaam Dubai in third. In all, 4 of the top 5 horses were US based. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Spring at Last wins the Godolphin Mile - The Doug O'Neill trainee drew off in the stretch to win over Parole Board and Mullins Bay. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Asiatic Boy wins the final leg of UAE Triple Crown - He trounced the competition by over 9 lengths in the UAE Derby to become the first horse to sweep all three legs. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Dubai World Cup Friday Workouts - Instead of just regular workout photos, today we have some different ones with horses acting up and interaction with people. Invasor, Premium Tap, Collier Hill (who scratched later in the day), and more.
Dubai World Cup Thursday Workouts - Check out photos and comments for 18 horses including Premium Tap and several of the Pletcher horses. Most are new ones not shown before.
Dubai World Cup Entries and Posts - Post positions were drawn today for the Dubai World Cup on Saturday and the top favorites are Invasor from post 7 at 6-5 and Discreet Cat from post 1 at 8-5, as expected. Get the all the info plus free past performances and photos from the draw here.
Dubai World Cup Wednesday Workouts - Check out photos and comments for 15 horses including several different ones from Tuesday.
Dubai World Cup Tuesday Workouts - Lots of horses were on the track making final preparations for the Dubai World Cup card on Saturday. Check out photos and comments for 20 of them here including Invasor and Lava Man.
Hard Spun romps in the Lane's End Stakes - He bounced back off his 4th place finish last out to win by over 3 lengths. Also on the card, Dominican won the Rushaway and Awesome Hero won the Hansel. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sealy Hill wins the Bourbonette Breeders' Cup Stakes - She held off Panty Raid to win by a head on the Lane's End undercard. Also on the card Mary Delaney won the Queen Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Jockey Cheryl White, An American Missed - The story of the first African American female jockey who is all but forgotten today.
2007 Triple Crown Trail - The first Derby of the year was Jan. 1st at Calder for the newly turned 3-year-olds, so it is time to start checking out all the preps leading up to the Derby. This will be updated weekly with results. Updated Weekly!
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool 2 - Pool Two is now closed and final odds posted. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
Gotham Stakes and Toboggan Handicap - Cowtown Cat gave trainer Todd Pletcher his second win in a Triple Crown prep, taking the Gotham Stakes by 2 1/2 lengths. Also on the card, Atilla's Storm won the Toboggan Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Louisiana Derby and Fair Grounds Oaks - Circular Quay overcame his bad race last out to win going away in the Louisiana Derby. In the Fair Grounds Oaks, Mistical Plan shipped in from California to beat favorite Octave in wire-to-wire fashin. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
New Orleans Handicap, Mervyn Muniz Handicap, and Bienville Stakes - There were 3 other stakes at the Fair Grounds, and Master Command won the New Orleans Handicap, Einstein won the Mervyn Muniz Handicap, and Smitty's Sunshine won the Bienville Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Fountain of Youth Day Stakes Results - There were 4 big stakes on the card including the Fountain of Youth won by Scat Daddy, the Hutcheson won by King of the Roxy, the Gulfstream Park Handicap won by Corinthian, and the Richter Scale Breeders' Cup Sprint Championship won by Half Ours. Get the results for all 4 here.
Santa Anita Handicap Day Results - Lava Man won his second Big Cap while Great Hunter won the Robert B. Lewis Stakes for his 2007 debut on the Triple Crown Trail. Get the results for these and the Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap here.
Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. wins #1000 - He won his 1,000th career victory on Saturday when he sent out Kip Deville to victory in the Kilroe Mile at Santa Anita Park.
UPS, NASCAR, and the Kentucky Derby Sweepstakes - Enter now to win tickets to a NASCAR race in Talledega and the Kentucky Derby.
Road to the Roses Contest - The first scoring race is on Saturday, Feb. 17, so sign up and pick your stable now.
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool One - The first pool is now closed and the field was the favorite in each as expected. Get the final odds for all the horses plus links to free past performances here.
Risen Star and Silverbulletday Stakes - Notional won the Risen Star while Appealing Zophie romped in the Silverbulletday Stakes. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Fair Grounds Breeders' Cup, Mineshaft, and Taylor's Special Handicaps - Cloudy's Knight upset in the Fair Grounds Breeders' Cup, Master Command won the Mineshaft, and Gaff took the Taylor's Special. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Breeders' Cup Kentucky Derby Jinx Stats - A statistical look at the impact the top three finishers in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile have had on the Kentucky Derby. The jinx goes farther than you might think.
2007 Triple Crown Nominations - The early nominations have been released and a record 450 horses have been nominated this year, up from 427 last year. Check out the list sorted by name, sire, trainer, or owner.
Donn Handicap Day - Invasor made his first start of the year a winning one in the Donn Handicap at Gulfstream, although he had to work for it. Also on the card Nobiz Like Shobiz won the Holy Bull. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here.
Barbaro Euthanized Monday - His pain level got too be too much and they had to make the hard decision to put him down today. There were multiple things that contributed to the decision, but his comfort was the main one. Get the details here. Updated!
Barbaro Tribute - A collection of 20 photos from his career, including a few you probably haven't seen before.
2007 Sunshine Millions - The big winners at the annual showdown between Florida-breds and California-breds were McCann's Mojave in the Classic and Lava Man in the Turf. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
Crumbling Hialeah - In January 1925 the original Hialeah Park opened in Florida. Today the building is falling to pieces due to weather damage and neglect, and the barns which housed so many great horses have been torn down.
2006 Experimental Free Handicap - 2-year-old champion Street Sense tops the list at 127 lbs. with Scat Daddy second at 123. Dreaming of Anna is the top filly at 123 lbs. Get the details and who the dual qualifiers are here.
Invasor named Horse of the Year - He took home two Eclipse Awards for Champion Older Male and Horse of the Year while Bernardini beat out Barbaro for Champion 3-year-old. Get all the winners here.
Special Eclipse Award for 2006 - Barbaro's owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, and the hospital where he has been treated, the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, have been awarded a Special Eclipse Award for 2006.
Stonewall Farm - The sixth and final of my 2007 stallion open house tours featuring some of the stallions there including Leroidesanimeaux, Medaglia d'Oro, and Marquetry.
Gainesway Farm - The fifth of my 2007 stallion open house tours featuring some of the stallions there including Afleet Alex, Cozzene, and Mr. Greeley.
Castleton Lyons - The fourth of my 2007 stallion open house tours featuring some of the stallions there including Anabaa, Malibu Moon, and Toccet.
Ashford Stud - The third of my 2007 stallion open house tours featuring some of the stallions there including Johannesburg, Hennessy, and Thunder Gulch plus Fusaichi Pegasus and Giant's Causeway.
Three Chimneys - The second of my 2007 stallion open house tours featuring some of the stallions there including Smarty Jones, Point Given, and War Chant.
Breeders' Cup expands to 11 races - The Breeders' Cup World Championships will expand to 11 races and a two-day format in 2007 with the addition of three new $1 million races to be run on Friday.
Darley America - The first of my 2007 stallion open house tours featuring many of their stallions at Jonabell Farm including Bernardini, Henny Hughes, Holy Bull, and Rockport Harbor.
Mike Jensen Wins 2006 Media Eclipse Award for Features/Enterprise Writing - He won for his article "The Man Whose Job Is Saving Barbaro," a profile of Dr. Dean Richardson, which was published on May 28, 2006, in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Pony Highway Productions and HRTV Win National Television Media Eclipse - They won the Media Eclipse Award in the National Television - Features category for the documentary "On the Muscle: Portrait of a Thoroughbred Racing Stable," which explored the world of Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella and six horses in his stable. Review of "On the Muscle"
WLKY-TV Wins Media Eclipse Award or Best Local Television Program - The Louisville station won for its documentary "The Final Foal," about the filly Maggie Slew, the last offspring of 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.
Dick Jerardi Wins Media Eclipse Award for News/Commentary Writing - He won for his series of articles on the events surrounding the injury and surgery of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro in the hours following the 131st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
NBC Sports Wins 2006 Media Eclipse Award for National Television - They won the award for their extensive coverage of the 131st Preakness Stakes including Barbaro's injury and treatment.
Jockey Eibar Coa wins 300 in New York for 2006 - He became just the fourth jockey in history to hit that mark with a win on Friday at Aqueduct. He joins Steve Cauthen, Angel Cordero Jr., and Mike Smith as the only riders to win 300 in a year at the NYRA tracks.
Matt Goins Wins 2006 Media Eclipse Award for Photography - His photo of jockey Julien Leparoux going over the rail on the final day of the Keeneland spring meet was judged the best racing photo for 2006.
WBAL Radio Wins 2006 Media Eclipse Award for Audio/Multi-Media Internet - They picked up their 7th Eclipse Award for their coverage of the 131st Preakness Stakes.
2006 Year in Review - As we near the end of the year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2006.
2006 Sovereign Awards - The year-end championships for Canadian thoroughbred racing were handed out Saturday night and 3-year-old filly Arravale was named Horse of the Year and Champion Turf Female. Find out all the winners here.
Trainer Scotty Schulhofer dies - He passed away on December 14 after a bout with cancer at age 80. The trainer of champions such as Lemondrop Kid, Rubian, and Mac Diarmida will be missed by many.
NTRA.com to Offer Video Replays - Starting December 26, all graded stakes races in North America will be archived online and available for viewing at www.ntra.com.
2006 Eclipse Award Finalists - The equine and human finalists for the Eclipse Awards have been announced and there are no real surpises. Check them all out here with profiles and photos for each and vote for your favorites.
Vote for your Eclipse Award Favorites - Here is your chance to vote for who you think should win in each of the human and equine categories.
Pride wins the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup - She took the lead in the stretch and just held off a late run by 3-year-old colt Admire Moon to win by a short head. It was the final career start for the 6-year-old mare. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
The Duke takes the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile - He was 2nd last year and 3rd the year before, so he finally got his win in the Mile. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Absolute Champion romps in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint - He set a new track record and won by over 4 lengths with local favorite Silent Witness second. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Collier Hill upsets in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase - The 8-year-old gelding got clear in the stretch and just held off the last run of Kastoria for the win. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Miscellaneous Photos - From the opening ceremony with acrobats to the closing ceremony with fireworks, a selection of photos from the day.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Workout Photos - Saturday was a quiet morning with many of the horses opting to stay away from the main courses. Here are 11 of the horses for you to check out. Update: Ouija Board came up lame and has been withdrawn.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Workout Photos - It was another busy morning on Friday but the weather was nicer with sun instead of rain. Here are 14 of the horses for you to check out. Update: Ouija Board came up lame and has been withdrawn.
Jockey Eddie Martin Jr. wins #3000 - He hit the 3000 win milestone on December 8, 2006, at Aqueduct aboard Sweetiewheatie in the 7th race. He has been riding for 26 years, mostly in Louisiana and the mid-west.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Workout Photos - It was a busy morning at Sha Tin Racecourse on Thursday as most of the entrants were out on the track. Here are 18 of them for you to check out.
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races Entries - Vengeance of Rain is back to defend his title in the Cup while Ouija Board will make the final start of her career in the Vase. Get the entries, posts, and past performances for all four races here.
Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship - French jockey Olivier Peslier won for the second time despite his mount in the final race of the challenge being scratched. Glen Boss of Australia and Andrea Suborics of German tied for second. Get the results and photos here.
Christmas Shopping Special - It is that time of year again. Here are some gift suggestions as well as places online where you can shop for everything and anything horse racing related.
Rescued Derby Trophy now in Museum - Just added to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Museum is trainer David Cross' Kentucky Derby trophy for his with in 1983 with Canadian-bred Sunny's Halo.
Ontario Lassie and Kingarvie Stakes - Longshot Palace Pier upset favorite Catch the Thrill in the Ontario Lassie while second favorite Legal Move won by a nose in the Kingarvie. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Baze breaks the all time win record - He got victory #9531 Friday at Bay Meadows to pass Laffit Pincay's record and is looking forward to #10,000 now. Get the details here.
Graded Stakes Changes for 2007 - The list of graded stakes for 2007 has been released and there are 5 new Grade One races while 2 that were Grade One this year have been bumped down to Grade Two. Check out all the changes and the full list here.
Discreet Cat takes the Cigar Mile - He lived up to his hype and won by 3 1/4 lengths over Badge of Silver and Silver Train. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Remsen and Demoiselle Stakes - The 2-year-olds were on the Cigar Mile undercard with Nobiz Like Shobiz winning the Remsen for the boys and Boca Grande winning the Demoiselle for the girls. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Glidemaster wins the Yonkers Trot - He became the 8th trotting Triple Crown winner with his 1 3/4 length win over Algiers Hall. Also on the card, Palone Ranger won the Messenger Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
True Metropolitan wins the Woodbine Slots Cup - He staked his claim for Canada's top older horse honors with this win over two of the other main candidates in the last graded stakes of the year in Canada. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Trainer H. Graham Motion wins 1000th - He returned to Laurel Park where he won his first race as a trainer in 1993 to win two races and hit the 1000 career victory mark on November 16th.
Jockey Eddie Castro Hits 1000 Wins - Less than 2 weeks after winning his first Breeders' Cup race, 22-year-old Eddie Castro has hit the 1000 career wins mark.
Red Smith Handicap - Only 5 horses went after it was moved from the turf to the dirt and main track only entrant Naughty New Yorker won wire-to-wire. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Miscellaneous Breeders Cup Photos - A collection of 19 more photos from the day including opening ceremonies, celebrities, and other interesting sights.
Breeders Cup Records Set - Here are some notable feats, records, and firsts that took place at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Breeders Cup Image Gallery - 22 more photographs from the big day.
Friday Breeders' Cup Works - Again the weather was cold but clear and sunny, and almost all the horses had arrived at the track or cleared quarantine. Check out photos for 23 horses who went out plus what they did, including George Washington and Bernardini.
Thursday Breeders' Cup Works - Today the weather was cold but clear and sunny, so much better for pictures. The track was still muddy, but drying out as the day went on. Check out photos for 30 horses who went out plus what they did.
2006 Breeders' Cup Entries - Get the fields with post position and morning line odds for all 8 races plus a full profile for each horse.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Works - Wednesday was horrible with periods of pouring rain and the track was a sloppy mess. Check out photos for 16 horses who went out plus what they did.
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Works - Although many of the Breeders' Cup horses are still in New York or California, we still caught 37 horses out for some morning excercise at Churchill Downs. Check out photos for all 37 plus what they did.
Breeders' Cup Weather - What will the weather be like at Churchill Downs on November 4? Here are lots of places to find out!
2006 Breeders Crown Results - The 8 championship races for 2 and 3 year old trotters and pacers were held on Saturday evening and driver Mike Lachance was the big winner, taking 3 of the 8 races including the 2-year-old Colt Pace with Charley Barley. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
Collier Hill by a nose in the Pattison Canadian International - He held off a late drive by Go Deputy to become the first 8-year-old to win the race. Local hero Sky Conqueror was third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2006 Triple Crown Recap - All my articles and photos for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes plus the undercard and workouts all collected on one page. Relive the whole series over again.
Eclipse Award Ceremony - A collection of photographs and comments by the winners from Monday night's Eclipse Award Ceremony in Beverly Hills, CA.
Eclipse Award Winners - Saint Liam was the big winner as Horse of the Year and Champion Older Male while Afleet Alex easily won Champion 3-year-old Male. Get all the results and photos of the winners here.
2005 Year in Review - A look back at the notable stories from 2005, major race results, and obituaries both human and equine.
Arravale wins the E.P. Taylor Stakes - The 3-year-old filly beat up her elders over a soft turf with Barancella second and Naissance Royale third. Also on the card was the Nearctic Stakes for the turf sprinter won by Fast Parade. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
Scat Daddy wins the Champagne - He rallied on the outside to beat favorite Nobiz Like Showbiz by 3/4 of a length. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Sutra upsets in the Frizette - There were some big payoffs she and fellow longshots Enchanting Star and Lilly Carson swept the race. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Showing Up by a mile in the Jamaica Breeders' Cup Handicap - He toyed with the field before taking off in the stretch to win by 3 1/2, but he will still skip the Breeders' Cup. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Barracuda Boy wins the Durham Cup - He led gate to wire to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Sextet and Pellegrino while favorite Gouldings Green was a distant fourth. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bernardini romps in the Jockey Club Gold Cup - Only 3 horses bothered to challenge him and they were no challenge at all as he won by 6 3/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Fleet Indian wins the Beldame - She held to fight off Balletto in the stretch but refused to let that rival pass her. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
English Channel cruises in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational - He pulled away to a 4 1/2 length win over the two European fillies, Freedonia and Royal Highness. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Henny Hughes wins the Vosburgh - He tracked the leader early then took command in the stretch to win by 2 3/4 lengths over War Front. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Honey Ryder gets the nod in the Flower Bowl - It was a three horse photos but she got the nod by a nose over Film Maker with Jade Queen only a 1/2 length back. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Rail Link upsets in the Arc - He came on in the stretch to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at 8-1 over fast closing mare Pride and Japanese favorite Deep Impact. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Other Arc day stake results - There were five other Group 1 stakes on the card including the Prix de l'Opera won by Mandesha. Get the results, charts, and photos for all five here.
Miscellaneous photos from Arc day - Check out the scenery, the crowd, and the fancy hats at Longchamp on Arc de Triomphe Day.
Longshots ruled in the 2006 Kentucky Cup - No winner was shorter odds than 12-1 in any of the 5 Kentucky Cup stakes Saturday. Ball Four held off Perfect Drift to win the Classic, the richest race of the day. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
Shillelagh Slew dominates in the Ontario Derby - He staked his claim to top 3-year-old honors in Canada with a 7 1/4 length win over Royal Challenger. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pre-Arc Saturday at Longchamp - The day before the Arc de Triomphe featured the 7 furlong Prix de la Foret (Group 1) which was won by Godolphin's Caradak. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and the four Group 2 race on the card here.
Trakus brings racing into the 21st century - A new wireless horse tracking system called Trakus was recently introduced at Woodbine and may soon revolutionize race data collection. Here is a look at how the technology works.
Better Talk Now wins the Sky Classic Stakes - He shipped up to Woodbine and won by a head on a yeilding course over Jambalaya and Last Answer. Also on the card, Murani beat Noble Stella in the Flaming Page Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
Matron and Futurity Results - The 2-year-olds were in the spotlight at Belmont on Saturday as Meadow Breeze upset in the Matron for the fillies and King of the Roxy won in the Futurity for the colts. Also on the card was the Noble Damsel won by Karen's Caper. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 here.
Lost in the Fog euthanized - Despite an attempt to save him with chemotherapy, he went into distress Sunday and had to be euthanized. Here is a look back at his career.
Becrux wins the Woodbine Mile - He took the lead in the stretch and held off the late closing Rebel Rebel by a neck with Ad Valorem in third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Woodbine Mile Undercard Stakes - Ready's Gal led wire to wire to win the Canadian Stakes (G2) for turf fillies and filly Dreaming of Anna drew away to win by over 3 lengths against the boys in the Summer Stakes (G3) for turf 2-year-olds. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Barilko cruises in the Swynford - He is now undefeated in 4 starts with 3 stakes wins after an easy 2 3/4 length win in the Swynford Stakes at Woodbine. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Win a trip to the Breeders' Cup or Dubai - Emirates Airline is holding a drawing to give away a trip to the 2006 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs worth $6,800 and a trip to the 2007 Dubai World Cup worth $32,000.
Woodbine Mile draws field of 13 - Previously known as the Atto Mile, this year's running is headed by Fourstardave winner Remarkable News and Royal Ascot winner Ad Valorem in from Europe. Get the entries, odds, and free past performances here.
Pool Land wears down Take D'Tour in the Ruffian Handicap - They were one-two all the way around but Pool Land got the better of Take D'Tour in the stretch to win by 2 lengths with Miss Shop in 3rd. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Cacique rallies to win the Man O'War - He drew clear late to win by 1 3/4 lengths over Go Deputy and Showing Up. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Magnificent Song rolls in the stretch to win the Garden City Breeders' Cup - She went from last to first to win by 2 lengths over Take the Ribbon and Jade Queen. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pine Island wins the Gazelle - She duelled down the stretch with Teammate and got up to win by a length while Last Romance got third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Circular Quay explodes the Hopeful Stakes - He circled the field in the stretch to go from last to win by 4 1/2 lengths with Scat Daddy second and Unbridled Express third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Noble Stella wins the Glens Falls Handicap - She took control in the stretch and won by 2 lengths over Latice and Louve Royale while favorite Olaya never threatened. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Appealing Zophie wires the Spinaway Stakes - She went to the front and never looked back, winning by over 5 lengths with favorite Cotton Blossom getting up for second. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Rock Lobster surprises in the Saranac Stakes - He rallied late to get up by a neck over Devil's Preacher while favorite Amigoni faltered and finished 8th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Premium Tap upsets in the Woodward - Both he and 2nd place finisher Second of June were over 20-1 with favorite Sun King in 3rd, making for some huge payoffs. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pomeroy wins the Forego - He took the lead by the half then drew away to win by 2 1/4 lengths over War Front with Friendly Island in 3rd. Favorite Commentator was a dull 10th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bernardini romps in the Travers - He took control at the start and ran off by 7 1/2 lengths over Bluegrass Cat with Dr. Pleasure a well beaten third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Travers undercard stakes results - Henny Hughes won easily in the King's Bishop, My Typhoon won the Ballston Spa, and Ashkal Way just got up in the Bernard Baruch. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 races here.
Fleet Indian steals the Personal Ensign - She took the lead at the start, slowed the pace to a crawl, then drew away to win by over 4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pine Island takes the Alabama - She rallied from 8th early to catch pacesetter Teammate in deep stretch while Lemons Forever came on for third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Wait a While wins the Lake Placid - She chased the early pace then took off in the stretch to win by 4 3/4 lengths over Lady of Venice. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Go Deputy wins the Sword Dancer - He was scratched from the Arlington Million to race here and proved the decision was correct. Silver Whistle was second while favorite Relaxed Gesture was fifth. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
War Front draws away in the Vanderbilt - The favorite won by 2 1/2 lengths over Judiths Wild Rush and Mass Media in the Grade 3 race for sprinters at Saratoga. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
The Tin Man wires the Arlington Million - He went to the lead, slowed the pace, and held off Cacique by a length in the end. Favorite English Channel was flat today and finished fourth. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gorella rallies to win the Beverly D. - She was last early and rallied to win by 1 3/4 lengths over Film Maker. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Showing Up shows off in the Secretariat Stakes - He was the heavy favorite and did not disappoint his backers, winning by 1 1/2 lengths over Ivan Denisovich. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bluegrass Cat romps in the Haskell - He took off in the stretch and won by 7 lengths over local hero Praying for Cash with Strong Contender in third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Haskell Undercard Stakes - There were several other stakes on the card including the Matchmaker (G3) won by Ready's Gal and the the Oceanport (G3) won by Three Valleys. Get the results, charts, and photos for 5 of them here.
Glidemaster wins the Hambletonian in stakes record time - He won going away by 1 1/4 lengths while favorite Mr. Pine Chip broke stride in the stretch to finish last. Get the results, charts, and photos here plus the Hambletonian Oaks won by Passionate Glide and world record set by Holborn Hanover.
Invasor wins by a nose in the Whitney Handicap - He held off the late charge of Sun King to get his third Grade 1 win in a row. Favorite Flower Alley finished 7th. Get the results, charts, and photos here plus the Fourstardave Handicap from Sunday.
Swap Fliparoo passes the Darley Test - She rallied from last early to win running away by 2 lengths over two of the longest shots on the board. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Stormy Kiss wire-to-wire in the Honorable Miss - She went to the front and never looked back, winning by a neck over late closing Malibu Mint. Get the results, charts, and photos here for all 3 stakes on the card.
Spun Sugar by a nose in the Go For Wand Handicap - She duelled with Balletto in the stretch and refused to give in to win in a photo. It was a long way back to Pool Land in third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bernardini romps in the Jim Dandy - He led wire to wire and won by 9 lengths over Minister's Bid and Hemingway's Key. On to the Travers now. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Blanket finish in the Diana Handicap - Angara got the win by a head over Sweet Talker with Argentina a nose back in third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Breeders Crown Results - Saturday night at the Meadowlands 4 big stakes for the harness horses. The biggest results of the night was Lis Mara tying the world record for a mile in the Open Pace. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 4 races here.
Like a Gem a huge upset in the Wonder Where - She surprised at 48-1 in the final leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara while favorite Kimchi faded to 4th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Magnificent Song wins the Lake George at Saratoga - She rallied from last early to catch pacesetter Somethinboutbetty by 3/4 of a length with Quite a Bride in third. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Sky Conqueror reigns in the Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf - He just caught pacesetter Last Answer at the wire to win by a half length over the soft turf in this $700,000 event. Millfleet won the Ontario Jockey Club Stakes on the undercard. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Wonder Lady Anne L wins the Coaching Club American Oaks - She took the lead after a mile and never looked back, winning by 3/4 of a length over favorite Pine Island. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos for this and the Evan Shipman Handicap won by Spite the Devil.
Woodbine's 50th Anniversary - This weekend will be Woodbine's big 50th anniversary celebration which will include the inaugural $700,000 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup Turf (G2). Get some history, legendary Woodbine jockeys, and the entries here.
Fleet Indian rules in the Delaware Handicap - She led all the way and won by over 5 lengths with entry mates Dynamic Deputy and Take a Check second and third. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Delaware Handicap Undercard Stakes - There were 3 more stakes on the card: Leonard Richards (G3), Caesar Rodney, and Light Hearted Stakes won by Awfully Smart, Fishy Advice, and Miss Elsie. Get the results, charts, and photos from each here.
Shillelagh Slew wins the Prince of Wales with a DQ - Malakoff won by 1 1/2 lengths, but was disqualified to 5th for interference giving the win to 2nd place finsher Shillelagh Slew. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Artistic Fella wins the Meadowlands Pace - This was the 9th career win for the colt and he made it look easy. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and the two other big stakes on the card.
Delaware Oaks Day Results - Adieu won the Delaware Oaks (G2) by 2 1/4 lengths while Honey Ryder took the Dick Memorial Handicap and Survivalist won the Carpenter Memorial Handicap. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Prince of Wales Stakes Entries - Queen's Plate winner Edenwold is the favorite for the second leg of Canada's Triple Crown on Sunday. Get the entries, posts, odds, and past performances here.
English Channel wins the United Nations - He beat Cacique by a 1/2 length with Relaxed Gesture in third. Better Talk Now was 5th despite his rabbit. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
July 3 and 4 Belmont Stakes Results - The headliners were the Dwyer Stakes (G2) won by Strong Contender and the Genuine Risk Breeders' Cup Stakes (G2) won by Behaving Badly. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here for all 4 stakes.
Poker Handicap and Astoria Stakes Results - The holiday weekend at Belmont continued Sunday with Rebel Rebel winning the Poker Handicap and Desire to Excel winning the Astoria Stakes. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Invasor wins the Suburban Handicap - He staked the early pace before running away to a 4 1/4 length victory over Wild Desert and Andromeda's Hero at Belmont Park. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Bushfire takes the second leg of the Triple Tiara - The Acorn winner was right on the pace the whole way to win the Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont while favorite Lemons Forever disappointed in 4th. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Funny Cide dominates the Dominion Day Stakes - He controlled the pace and lead the entire way to win by 1 1/2 lengths over Nolan's Cat and Cryptograph. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Edenwold wins the Queen's Plate - He upset at 16-1 over Sterwins and Malakoff while favorite Wanna Runner finished a miserable 10th. The win was the first ever for a female trainer in the Plate. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Queen's Plate Undercard Results - There were 3 turf stakes on the card including the Highlander (G3) won by Marco Be Good, the Singspiel won by Jambalaya, and the Charlie Barley won by Seaside Retreat. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 race here.
Queen's Plate Field - Photos of every horse in this year's Queen's Plate from the post parade.
Miscellaneous Queen's Plate Photos - A selection of other photos from the day including people, pipers, and more.
Cornelio Velasquez hits 2000 win mark - He knotched his 2000th career win in the $1 million Colonial Turf Cup aboard Showing Up on June 24, 2006 at Colonial Downs.
Queen's Plate Barbeque - Photos of the contenders paraded at the barbeque plus a list of all 13 of the horses expected to be entered with profiles and photos for each.
Seek Gold upsets in the Stephen Foster Handicap - He shocked bettors at 91-1 winning over Perfect Drift and West Virginia. Favorite Buzzards Bay was fourth. Get the results charts and lots of photos here.
Stephen Foster Undercard - There were 5 more graded stakes worth over $1 million total on the card. Get the results charts and photos for all five here.
North America Cup Results - Total Truth made an impressive 4 wide move to win over favorite Feelin Friskie. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos for all 3 stakes on the card here.
Pipers Thunder wins the Plate Trial - Although the Triple Crown is almost over in the US, it is just getting started in Canada with the Plate Trial, one of the big preps for the Queen's Plate June 25.
Lost in the Fog back to his winning ways - Despite carrying at least 7 pounds more than anyone else, he was an impressive winner in the Aristides Breeders' Cup Handicap on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees - Carl Hanford, trainer of Kelso, Kentucky Derby winning jockey Bill Boland, and turf champion Cougar II have been elected to the Racing Hall of Fame.
Silver Tree wins the Met Mile - He held off the late charge of Sun King by a head with Mass Media fading to third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Showing Up wins the Lexington - He remained undefeated and garnered enough graded stakes earnings winning the Coolmore Lexington Stakes at Keeneland to make the cut for the Kentucky Derby.
2006 Triple Crown Trail - Check out the schedule and results for all the preps leading to the 2006 Triple Crown. All the races are over, so check out the results for them all now.
Sinister Minister upsets in the Toyota Blue Grass - He went straight to the lead and never looked back, winning by 12 3/4 lengths over late closer Storm Treasure. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Lawyer Ron romps in the Arkansas Derby - He put in an extraordinary effort to win the 2006 Arkansas Derby, going to the front early and still having enough in the tank to draw off at the finish. Steppenwolfer was second and Private Vow third.
Blue Grass undercard stakes results - Sun King made a stunning closing move to win the Commonwealth Breeders' Cup while Wend won as the favorite in the Jenny Wiley Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Shakertown Stakes and Maker's Mark Mile - Friday at Keeneland featured two graded stakes on the Turf. Atticus Kristy won the Shakertown while Miesque's Approval upset Artie Schiller in the Maker's Mark. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Secretariat Statue Dedication - Last weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park, the long awaited life size bronze statue of Secretariat was dedicated at the Kentucky Horse Park. In attendance were his owner Penny Chenery, jockey Ron Turcotte, and exercise riders Jim Gaffney and Charlie Davis. See the statue and photos from the ceremony here.
Bob and John wins wet Wood Memorial - He was 1 1/2 lengths clear of late closer Jazil with favorite Keyed Entry another 1/2 back in third. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Bay Shore Stakes and Carter Handicap - Too Much Bling ran away with the Bay Shore by over 9 lengths while Bishop Court Hill just holds on over Sir Greeley in the Carter Handicap on the Wood Memorial undercard. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Santa Anita and Illinois Derby Results - Brother Derek showed why he was the current favorite for the Kentucky Derby with a masterful win in the Santa Anita Derby while Sweetnorthernsaint trounced a mediocre field by 9 1/4 lengths in the Illinois Derby.
Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Three - The third pool for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers are now closed. Get all the final odds and free past performances here.
2006 Kentucky Derby Security - This year will be just as strict as the last four and will also include magnetic wand searches of all patrons. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate.
Barbaro remains undefeated in the Florida Derby - He had to work for it as Sharp Humor did not give up as they duelled in the stretch. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Florida Derby Undercard Part 1 - There were 3 stakes on the main track, the Skip Away won by Bandini, the Artax won by Little Thunder, and the Spectacular Bid won by Exclusive Quality. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Florida Derby Undercard Part 2 - There were 3 stakes on the turf course, the Orchid won by Honey Ryder, the Pan American won by Silver Whistle, and the Lure won by Drum Major. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
2006 Triple Crown Late Nominations - An additional 14 horses were nominated by the late deadline for $6000 including Cause to Believe and With a City. Get the full list here.
Electrocutionist wins the Dubai World Cup - He won by 1 1/2 lengths over Brass Hat with Wilko holding on for third. New photos just added for all the races, so check them out.
With a City upsets in the Lane's End - The 48-1 longest shot on the board rallied from 6th to win by 1 1/4 lengths over Canadian invader Seaside Retreat. Also on the card, High Cotton won the Rushaway and Skeleton Crew took the Hansel. Lots of photos, results, and charts here.
Top Notch Lady wins the Bourbonette - She came from off the pace in a snow squall to win by neck in this prep for the Kentucky Oaks. Lots of photos, results, and charts here.
2006 Breeders' Cup World Championships Ticket Applications Now Available - You can apply online, print a form to mail, or you can request a form be sent to you. The deadline is June 1st.
Deputy Glitters wins the Tampa Bay Derby - He turned the tables on Bluegrass Cat who beat him last time to win by 2 lengths. Results, chart, and several photos courtesy of Amber Chalfin.
Like Now upsets in the Gotham Stakes - He won wire-to-wire at 36-1 over second favorite Keyed Entry while favored Achilles of Troy was fifth and vanned off after the race. Get the details and lots of photos here plus the Cicada Stakes on the undercard won by Wild Gams.
2006 Triple Crown Nominations - The early nominations have been released and 427 horses have been nominated this year, up from 357 last year. Check out the list sorted by name, sire, trainer, or owner.
2005 Experimental Free Handicap - 2-year-old champion Stevie Wonderboy tops the list at 126 lbs with First Samurai second at 124. Get the details and who the dual qualifiers are here.
The New Gulfstream Park - Here is a look at the new building for those of you who have not had a chance to visit yet. It is VERY different from the old facility.
Bonnie Miss and Forward Gal Stakes - Sunday at Gulfstream featured the 3-year-old fillies with Teammate winning the Bonnie Miss and Miraculous Miss taking the Forward Gall. Lots of photos, the chart, and more here.
First Samurai awarded the win in the Fountain of Youth - Corinthian finished first but was disqualified to third for bearing out in the stretch giving the win to First Samurai. Lots of photos, the chart, and more here.
Harlington wins the Gulfstream Park Handicap - He rallied from 5th and held off Contante to win by a neck. Funny Cide finished 7th. Lots of photos, the chart, and more here.
Sharp Humor wins the Swale Stakes - He led most of the way and held off favored Noonmark by a neck at the end. Lots of photos, the chart, and more here.
Mister Fotis upsets in the Richter Scale - He held off Sir Greeley by a neck while favorite Silver Tree finished 7th. Also Wend wins the Honey Fox and Dynamite Lass takes The Very One Handicap. Lots of photos, the chart, and more here.
Prepping for the Kentucky Derby - A look at the major preps for the Derby and some paths horses should and should not follow from TheStickHorseRacing.Com.
2006 Hall of Fame Finalists Announced - Six horses, three jockeys, and three trainers have been selected as the 2006 finalists for nomination to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame.
Feb. 25-26 Derby Prep Results - This weekend Oaklawn had two preps, the Southwest won by Lawyer Ron and the Mountain Valley won by Urban Guy. Sunland Park had the Borderland Derby where Indy Wildcat was the upset winner.
Bluegrass Cat wins the Sam F. Davis - Tampa Bay Downs doesn't usually get legitimate Derby contenders this early in the year, but this year was different. Get the results and chart here.
Robert Lewis 1924 - 2006 - Prominent California owner Bob Lewis passed away Friday in his home of heart failure. Along with his wife Beverly, they raced several champions including Silver Charm, Serena's Song, and just last year Folklore.
Roy Chapman, owner of Smarty Jones, dies at age 79 - He had been ill with emphysema for years and finally succumbed in his Philadelphia home on Friday.
Whirlaway Stakes results - Achilles of Troy dominated seven rivals, winning by 4 3/4 lengths over One Way Flight. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Belmont Stakes Reserved Seat Applications - Applications must be received by Feb. 28, 2006, to be eligible for the reserved seat drawing so get yours in now.
Mark Guidry wins Woolf Memorial Award - Mark Guidry, a Louisiana native who began riding in 1974 and who has won more that 4,700 races, has been selected the winner of the 2006 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award.
Donn Handicap weekend results - Gulfstream Park had six stakes races this weekend highlighted by the Donn Handicap along with two Derby preps, the Holy Bull and Hutcheson Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for all the races here.
Jose Santos wins 4000th - Jockey Jose Santos guided Melodeeman to victory at Aqueduct Racetrack on February 4th, giving the Chilean born jockey his 4,000th career victory in North America.
Sunshine Millions Gulfstream races - The highlight of the card was the $500,000 Turf which was also Jerry Bailey's final ride before retiring. 50-1 longshot Miesque's Approval upset the going away party as Bailey's mount Silver Tree finished second. Get all the results, charts, and photos here.
Sunshine Millions Santa Anita races - Cal-breds won 3 of the 4 races at Santa Anita, including Lava Man's 2 1/4 length victory in the $1 million Classic. Other winners were Moscow Burning in the Filly Turf, Hot Storm in the Filly Sprint, and Da Stoops in the Dash. Get all the results and charts here.
Jerry Bailey Retires - The Hall of Fame jockey has announced he will retire on January 28, 2006. He will go on to a new career as a race analyst for ABC Sports and ESPN.
2005 Eclipse Awards Finalists - The finalists for the equine and human divisions have been released. Check them all out here with profiles and photos. You can also vote for your favorites in most of the categories here.
Afleet Alex at Gainesway Farm - The most popular horse of the weekend was the recently retired Afleet Alex. Here are several photos of him at his open house.
Gainesway Farm - Photos of several of their stallions during their open house this weekend including Cozzene, Birdstone, Smoke Glacken, and Mr. Greeley.
Vinery - Photos of several of their stallions during their open house this weekend including Purge, Limehouse, More Than Ready, and The Cliff's Edge.
Cash is King Racing Stable to Receive Special Eclipse Award - The owners of Afleet Alex will receive the award for their support of the Alex's Lemonade Stand charity.
Ashford Stud - Photos of several of their stallions during their open house this weekend including Giant's Causeway, Fusaichi Pegasus, and Powerscourt.
Stonewall Farm - Photos of all their stallions during their open house this weekend including Leroidesanimaux, Medaglia D'Oro, and Marquetry.
Lane's End Farm - Photos of several of their stallions during their open house this weekend including Saint Liam, Rock Hard Ten, and Pleasantly Perfect.
Media Eclipse Awards for Writing - Bob Ford of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald-Leader have won the awards for Writing in the News/Commentary and Feature/Enterprise categories.
NBC Sports Wins Two National Television Eclipse Awards - They won the Live Racing award for their Preakness coverage and the Features award for a segment on Afleet Alex during the Kentucky Derby telecast.
Penny Chenery to Receive Eclipse Award Of Merit - The owner of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat who became the unofficial "First Lady of Racing" will be honored for a lifetime of outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing.
Movie Review: Dreamer - Inspired by a True Story - We were lucky enough to catch the sneak preview on Sunday and both definitely enjoyed it. This is a feel-good family film that accurately portrays the ups and downs of the racing world. Opens Oct. 21 so don't miss it.
NYRA gets bailed out - NYRA agreed today to a $30 million package of state financial assistance that will allow them to continue racing through 2006.
WAVE 3 TV In Louisville Wins Media Eclipse Award - The Louisville station has won the Media Eclipse Award for Local Television for its pre-and post-race coverage of this year's Kentucky Derby on May 7 from Churchill Downs.
Sirius Satellite Radio Wins Media Eclipse Award - They won Media Eclipse Award in the Audio and Multi-Media Internet category for their live coverage of the 2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, the first-ever national live broadcast of all 8 races.
Lynn Roberts Wins 2005 Media Eclipse Award for Photography - The assistant track photographer won for her picture of a three-horse photo finish of the Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap on turf at the Fair Grounds on January 15 which appeared on the Blood Horse website.
The Sovereign Awards - Canada crowned their annual champions Friday night and the big winner was A Bit O'Gold who won Champion Older Male, Champion Turf Male, and Horse of the Year. Get all the winners here.
Vengeance of Rain wins the Hong Kong Cup - The win also cinched the World Racing Series Championship title for him. Get the results and photos here.
Hong Kong Vase, Sprint, and Mile Results - Ouija Board won the Vase with an amazing stretch run and became the first Breeders' Cup winner to win a Hong Kong international race. Hat Trick took the Mile while Natural Blitz won the Sprint.
Emma-Jayne Wilson wins Woodbine Jockey Title - She finished the season with 175 wins, 39 more than 2nd place Corey Fraser, and became the first woman ever to win the jockey title at Woodbine.
Starke wins the Cathay Pacific International Jockeys' Championship - German jockey, Andrasch Starke, gained his second Jockeys' Championship at Happy Valley on Wednesday. He also won in 2000.
Pat Day named 'Big Sport of Turfdom' - Recently retired Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day has been selected as the recipient of the 2005 Big Sport of Turfdom by the Turf Publicists of America. Day,
American Graded Stakes Changes for 2006 - 475 races have been assigned graded status for 2006, eight more than in 2005. A total of 11 graded races were upgraded, including four new G1 races and seven new G2 races, 12 new G3 races were identified. Check out all the changes here.
Miss Concerto wins the Bessarabian Stakes - With a light schedule of stakes this weekend, this race for sprint fillies and mares at Woodbine wound up being the richest purse of the weeked. Results, chart, and photos here.
Afleet Alex Retires - After months of waiting and hoping, Preakness and Belmont winner Afleet Alex was retired after a previously hidden problem with his leg was discovered.
Belmont winner Afleet Alex - Information about his owner, trainer, jockey and the horse himself with lots of photos from the Belmont.
Preakness Winner Afleet Alex - Information about his owner, trainer, jockey and the horse himself with lots of photos from the Preakness.
Purge upsets in the Cigar Mile - He took off in the stretch and won by almost 4 lengths over Mass Media and Gygistar. Results, chart, and photos here.
Remsen, Demoiselle, and Top Flight results - Friday Stellar Jayne won her final career start in the Top Flight Handicap while on Saturday Bluegrass Cat and Wonder Lady Anne L won the Remsen and Demoiselle on the Cigar Mile undercard. Results, charts, and photos for all three here.
Breeders Crown younger horse divisions - The 2 and 3-year-old standardbred divisions settled their year-end championships in the Breeders Crown at the Meadowlands on Saturday. Driver Brian Sears captured 3 of the 8 events, two of which were with horses trained by Trond Smedshammer.
Gary Stevens Retires - He announced his retirement in a press conference at Churchill Downs on Friday and will ride his last mounts there on Saturday. He will start at TVG as a race analyst in January.
Pletcher breaks single-season earnings record - Trainer Todd Pletcher broke the North American single-season record for earnings when his trainee Spin Factor won the second race at Aqueduct to give him a total of $19,150,856.
Christmas/Holiday Postcards - send online greetings to your friends with these holiday themed horse postcards.
Velazquez sets new earnings record - Jockey John Velazquez got an early birthday present as he set a new mark for single-season earnings by a North American jockey on Sunday.
World's Leading Horses 2005 - These ranking are compiled by the International Federation of Horseracing Authories and take into account races worldwide. Arc de Triomphe winner comes in on top with Ghostzapper second. Get the full rankings list here.
2005 Canadian Show Jumping Championships - Sure it isn't racing, but it is beautiful horses competing and a change of pace after the Breeders' Cup.
Major Race Three-Peat Winners - After Makybe Diva's amazing third straight win in the Melbourne Cup this week, here is a look at other horses who have managed to win a major race three or more times. The list is quite short.
Breeders' Cup Results - Results, charts, and photos for all 8 races in this quick overview. Expanded results with a full page of photos for each race now online.
Juvenile Juv.Fillies Mile Sprint Distaff F&M Turf Turf Classic
Miscellaneous Breeders' Cup Photos - A selection of images from the historic re-enactment of the first horse racing in America, opening ceremonies, and more.
Friday Breeders' Cup Workouts - It wasn't much warmer, but the main track was dry today so lots of horses were out. Here are details for 21 of them, mostly new ones we haven't featured yet like Leroidesanimaux.
Thursday Breeders' Cup Workouts - The weather was warmer and not as windy and many of the Breeders' Cup horses were out on the track today. Here are details for 39 of them including Lost in the Fog, Borrego, and Ouija Board.
Wednesday Breeders' Cup Workouts - Much better weather today with some sun, although it was bitterly cold and very windy, brought lots of horses out to the track. Here are photos and comments for 21 of them.
Relaxed Gesture romps in the Canadian International - He came from off the pace on the yielding turf to draw away by 4 1/2 lengths at the finish over Meteor Storm. Favored Electrocutionist was 4th, but got moved up to 3rd when Grey Swallow was disqualified to 4th. Get the results, charts, and lots of photos here.
Dreamer Photo Gallery - For a taste of the film, check out this gallery of photos plus details on how to get free admission to the Breeders' Cup with your theater ticket stub.
2005 Breeders' Cup Day Schedule - The post times, race order and wagering menu for the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Belmont Park.
Afleet Alex wins the Belmont by 7 lengths - He just ran away from them and got the final quarter in 24.5, fastest since 1969. Andromeda's Hero rallied for second and the maiden Nolan's Cat surprised in third. Get the results, chart, and lots of pictures here.
2005 Preakness Results - Favorite Afleet Alex wins by 4 3/4 lengths over Scrappy T and Giacomo after nearly falling in the final turn. Get the full results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Kentucky Derby Results - Longshot Giacomo wins the 131st Kentucky Derby with a late move on the far outside while favorite Bellamy Road finishes 7th. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Kentucky Derby Winner Giacomo - Details about the winner including his owner, trainer, and jockey plus several photos from workouts to winner's circle on Derby Day.
2004 2004 Year in Review - From Smarty Jones to the Breeders' Cup to jockey insurance woes, it has been an eventful year in racing. Check out this recap with links to race results, events, and obituaries from throughout the year.
2004 Breeders' Cup Results - Results, charts, and lots of pictures here for all 8 races.
Eclipse Award Winners - Frank Stronach and Ghostzapper came out the big winners 3 awards for breeder, older male, and Horse of the Year. Get all the results here with photos of the winners.
Rock Hard Ten out of the Classic - Trainer Richard Mandella declared Rock Hard Ten from the Breeders' Cup Classic Friday morning after he shed a frog on his right front foot.
2005 Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Entries - Entries are now closed and post positions have been drawn and morning line odds assigned. Check out all the horses with full profiles here.
Exclusive Interview with Billy Koch - Courtesy of Marc at The Stick Studio, here is an interview with the owner of last year's upset Mile winner Singletary. Interesting read with lots of comments about his opponents for this year.
Breeders' Cup Media Day Luncheon - Get comments and insights from jockey John Velazquez, Singletary's owner Billy Koch and trainer Don Chatlos, and Starcraft's majority owner Paul Makin. Some entertaining comments were made, especially by Mr. Makin.
Tuesday Breeders' Cup Workouts - Today was bust due to heavy rain, winds, and cold as most horses didn't come out. Here is what all the horses currently at Belmont did today.
Honey Ryder wins the