Stakes Recap: Sword Dancer & Saratoga Oaks Invitational
Sara Elbadwi & Jonathon Kinchen look back at the Sword Dancer Stakes & the Saratoga Oaks Invitational at Saratoga.
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Sara Elbadwi & Jonathon Kinchen look back at the Sword Dancer Stakes & the Saratoga Oaks Invitational at Saratoga.
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American Promise secured a Kentucky Derby (G1) berth in winning the March 15 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, but his Derby preparations are not over. The Justify colt, who collected 50 points for his track-record performance at Colonial of 1 1/8 miles in 1:46.41, has 55 overall points, historically sufficient to gain entry to the Derby when…
Bernie Flint — the former New Orleans detective who became one of Kentucky’s all-time winningest trainers — exuded a larger-than-life persona during more than 50 years at Midwestern racetracks. Hanging up his tack in November 2023 surely ranks among the quietest actions he’s ever taken. Now 85, Flint did not quit training one and a half years…
A pair of colts representing Hoppel gave their consignor a boost of confidence April 11 ahead of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training when they each worked a quarter in :20 2/5 to tie for the fastest time at the distance during Day 6 of the under tack show. Hip 875, a…
The catalog is now online for the 2025 Inglis Digital USA September Sale, featuring a slate of 65 offerings for a wide variety of buyers, from those looking to build up their racing stables to breeders aiming to grow their operations. Bidding is open now, and will take place through Wednesday, Sept. 3, with the…
The new 2025 season remains status quo for Skippylongstocking as the 6-year-old son of Exaggerator targets a three-peat in the $125,000 Challenger Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs March 8. For the third consecutive year, the Challenger will act as Skippylongstocking’s bounce-back race from the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1). However, the Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee…
International riding star Frankie Dettori has announced he is filing for bankruptcy. In a shocking statement, Dettori revealed he had been unsuccessful in efforts to resolve financial difficulties with His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, the national taxing authority of the United Kingdom. Dettori said: “For the last six months, my advisors have been working with…