Keeneland: Romantic Vision Splashes to $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Victory

By Amy Owens Romantic Vision Splashes to $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Victory LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 8, 2017) – G. Watts Humphrey Jr.’s homebred Romantic Vision swept to the lead leaving the far turn and cruised to a two-length victory over Martini Glass to win the 62nd running of...
Posted On 09 Oct 2017
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Belmont: War Flag, Separationofpowers earn Breeders’ Cup Berths

War Flag flies high in G1 Flower Bowl win By Brian Bohl ELMONT, N.Y. – Allen Stable’s War Flag ran down Grand Jete in deep stretch and outkicked a charging Dacita by a head to win the 40th running of the Grade 1, $500,000 Flower Bowl for fillies and mares 3-years-old...
Posted On 09 Oct 2017
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Disco Partner cruises to victory in Belmont Turf Sprint

By Najja Thompson —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Making his first start at Belmont Park since breaking the world record for six furlongs on the Widener turf course at Belmont Park in the Grade 3 Jaipur, Patricia A. Generazio’s Disco Partner was equally impressive Saturday on...
Posted On 08 Oct 2017
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SANTA ANITA SPRINT RECAP

By Mike Willman —- FAVORED ROY H SERVES BREEDERS’ CUP NOTICE AS HE WINS GRADE I, $300,000 SANTA ANITA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP BY ONE LENGTH; RIDDEN BY DESORMEAUX & TRAINED BY MILLER, HE GETS SIX FURLONGS IN 1:08.68 SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP IS A BREEDERS’ CUP ‘WIN ...
Posted On 08 Oct 2017
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New York-bred Diversify holds off Keen Ice in G1 debut to win Jockey Club Gold Cup

New York-bred Diversify holds off Keen Ice in G1 debut to win Jockey Club Gold Cup Yoshida breaks through late to earn first graded stakes win in G3 Hill Prince Firenze Fire heats up down stretch in upset win of G1 Champagne New York-bred Diversify holds off Keen Ice in G1 debut...
Posted On 08 Oct 2017
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Suedois (FR) Runs Down Heart to Heart to Win $1 Million Shadwell Turf Mile; Stakes Recaps

By Amy Owens —- Suedois (FR) Runs Down Heart to Heart to Win $1 Million Shadwell Turf Mile on Fall Stars Saturday at Keeneland LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 7, 2017) – George Turner and Clipper Logistics’ Suedois (FR) caught front-running Heart to Heart in deep stretch to prevail by...
Posted On 08 Oct 2017
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Near-Record Crowd Enjoys Spectacular Fall Meet Opening Day at Keeneland

By Amy Owens —- Near-Record Crowd Enjoys Spectacular Fall Meet Opening Day at Keeneland Heavenly Love Romps in Darley Alcibiades Whitmore Wins Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix by a Nose LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 6, 2017) – Indian summer weather and exciting racing combined to produce a...
Posted On 06 Oct 2017
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Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Update; 14 Contests Remain

DATE TRACK RACE NAME WINNER RACE CHART DIVISION 1/7/17 KEN Maine Chance Farms Paddock Stakes Bella-Bella (SAF) n/a Filly & Mare Turf 1/7/17 KEN L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Legal Eagle (SAF) n/a Mile 2/19/17 JRA February Stakes Gold Dream n/a Classic 4/1/17 RAN The...
Posted On 03 Oct 2017
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Gun Runner Remains in First Place on NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- Gun Runner Remains in First Place in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll (receives 35 out of 40 first-place votes) Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, October 2, 2017) – Week 36 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll for...
Posted On 03 Oct 2017
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Gun Runner Remains in First Position in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

By Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- Gun Runner Retains First Place in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, September 25, 2017) – Week 35 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll shows little change in the top-ten for horses of...
Posted On 26 Sep 2017
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