Tax, Tacitus renew rivalry in 150th Runhappy Travers

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – R. A. Hill Stable, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Hugh Lynch and Corms Racing Stable’s former claimer Tax and Juddmonte Farms regally bred Tacitus, the one-two finishers of the Grade 2 Jim Dandy presented by NYRA Bets,...
Posted On 21 Aug 2019
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SANTA ANITA AUTUMN STAKES SCHEDULE UNVEILED IN ADVANCE OF SEPT. 27 OPENER

By Mike Willman —- SANTA ANITA AUTUMN STAKES SCHEDULE UNVEILED IN ADVANCE OF SEPT. 27 OPENER; A TOTAL OF 43 STAKES, INCLUDING 14 BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS NOV. 1 & 2, TO BE OFFERED OVER 23-DAY MEETING OPENING DAY TO BE HIGHLIGHTED BY TWO GRADE I, $300,000...
Posted On 09 Aug 2019
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GRADE I FIELDS FOR ARLINGTON’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RACING ARE SET

By Grant LaGrange —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 2, 2019) – Arlington International Racecourse will hold its premiere race day of the season on Saturday August 10, as the International Festival of Racing returns featuring the 37th running of the Arlington Million (GI)....
Posted On 06 Aug 2019
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ARLINGTON: ROBERT BRUCE COMES BACK LOOKING FOR HISTORY

By Grant LaGrange —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 1, 2019) – John Henry, one of the greatest thoroughbred horses in history, wasn’t a highly acclaimed juvenile, he never won a Triple Crown race, and he came from a pedigree line that was anything but prestigious....
Posted On 02 Aug 2019
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Saratoga Friday’s Stakes Previews: G2 Hall of Fame; Alydar

By Ryan Martin —- Moon Colony cuts back in distance for G2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – John Oxley’s graded stakes-winner Moon Colony will look to capitalize on a distance cutback in Friday’s Grade 2, $200,000 National...
Posted On 30 Jul 2019
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Stronach 5: Three Races from Laurel Kick-Off Stronach 5

By David Joseph —- Three Races from Laurel Kick-Off Stronach 5 $100,000 Guaranteed Pool All-Star Tickets, Free Past Performances, Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5 will feature races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park, including three on the...
Posted On 25 Jul 2019
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Stronach 5: Three on the Turf for Friday’s Stronach 5

By David Joseph —- Three on the Turf for Friday’s Stronach 5 $100,000 Guaranteed Pool, 12-Percent Takeout Free Past Performances, All-Star Ticket LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5 will have another $100,000 guaranteed pool with races from Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park....
Posted On 18 Jul 2019
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MAXIMUM SECURITY INSTALLED AS 8-5 FAVORITE FOR SATURDAY’S TVG.COM HASKELL INVITATIONAL

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – Despite the imposing presence of Maximum Security, who crossed the wire first in the Kentucky Derby before being disqualified for interference and also has a home-field advantage at Monmouth Park, a field of seven talented 3-year-olds was...
Posted On 18 Jul 2019
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MAXIMUM SECURITY PUTS IN FINAL WORK FOR HASKELL

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – Maximum Security turned in a “super” work on Monday morning at Monmouth Park in his last serious prep for Saturday’s $1 million TVG.Com Haskell Invitational, trainer Jason Servis said. The disqualified Kentucky Derby winner, in typical...
Posted On 16 Jul 2019
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JOEVIA, KING FOR A DAY PUT IN FINAL HASKELL WORKS; ADDITION OF BETHLEHEM ROAD BRINGS FIELD TO EIGHT

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – Joevia and King for a Day put in their final serious works on Saturday for the July 20 TVG.Com Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, with the field for the $1 million, Grade 1 race expanding to eight with the addition of Bethlehem Road....
Posted On 14 Jul 2019
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