Bob Hill – Handicapping

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Kentucky West Racing and Clarke M. Cooper’s Classic Causeway will take on 10 rivals as he looks to capture Saturday’s Grade 1, $1 million Caesars Saratoga Derby Invitational, a 1 3/16-mile Mellon turf test for sophomores, at Saratoga Race Course. The...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Saratoga Race Course Notes Olympiad gives Clay’s Grandview Equine venture the chance to strike big in G1 Whitney Lukas hopeful Ethereal Road takes to turf in G1 Caesars Saratoga Derby Trainer Mike Maker closing in on 3,000 career wins; Stolen Base and...

Matareya looks to continue upward trajectory in G1 Longines Test SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Godolphin homebred Matareya has answered every question asked of her with aplomb this year, finding her best stride around one turn and posting a perfect 4-for-4 record that she will put on...

By Ryan Martin —- Life Is Good and Olympiad go head-to-head for leader of the older horse division in G1 Whitney SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Life Is Good and Olympiad are set to battle for sovereignty amongst the older horse division in Saturday’s 95th running of the Grade 1,...

By David Joseph —- Trainer Jorge Delgado Holds ‘Strong’ Hand for Saturday’s Dr. Fager Zelenskyy Strong, Awesome Strong Set for Florida Sire Stakes Action HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Trainer Jorge Delgado holds a ‘strong’ hand for Saturday’s $100,000 Dr. Fager Division of the...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- The Daltons celebrate their anniversary in style with Down Royal’s G1 A.P. Smithwick score Dream Central to target NYSSS Statue of Liberty Ny Traffic will look to play spoiler in G1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt; Of a Revolution could target G2 Amsterdam...

By Ryan Martin —- Photos: Secret Oath; Eclipse Sportswire Kentucky Oaks one-two finishers Secret Oath, Nest set for battle in G1 Coaching Club American Oaks SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Secret Oath and Nest, the top-two finishers from the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks on May 6 at...

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Late Pick 5 Opens with $94,227 Carryover Rainbow 6 Offers $175,000 Gross Jackpot Pool Guarantee HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Horizontal multi-race wagers will be the focus for many Gulfstream Park bettors Friday, when the 50-Cent Late Pick 5 will boast...

By Keith McCalmont —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Stonestreet Stables’ Clairiere and Shadwell Stable’s Malathaat will square off for the sixth time in Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Shuvee, a nine-furlong test for older fillies and mares at Saratoga Race Course. Malathaat, trained...