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Nobals winning the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) on Saturday November 16. |
Bullard romps in the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) – Sunday at Del Mar, favorite Bullard drew away to win the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) by 4 3/4 lengths over Madakat Road and McKenzie Street. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Nobals rolls to victory in the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) – Saturday at Woodbine, Nobals held off local favorite Patches O’Houlihan to win the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) by 3/4 length with War Bomber third. Also on the card, Wicked Django won the Autumn Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
2024 Breeders’ Cup Wrap Up – First-time winning jockeys and trainers, statistics, how previous winners finished, top jockeys and trainers, and more for the 41st running of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. New!
Saturday at the Breeders’ Cup Part 1 – Saturday had 5 races on the dirt, headlined by the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) won by Sierra Leone. Also on the card were the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) won by Thorpedo Anna, the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) won by Straight No Chaser, the Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) won by Full Serrano, and the PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) won by Soul of an Angel. Get the results, charts, and photos here. Expanded results and photos: Classic, Distaff, Sprint, Dirt Mile, Filly Sprint New!
Saturday at the Breeders’ Cup Part 2 – Saturday also had 4 races on the turf, headlined by the $5 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) won by Rebel’s Romance. Also on the card were the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) won by More Than Looks, the Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) won by Moira, and the Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) won by Starlust. Get the results, charts, and more photos here. Expanded results and photos: Turf, Mile, Filly Turf, Turf Sprint New!
Future Stars Friday at the Breeders’ Cup – Friday had 5 races for the Juveniles on both dirt and turf at Del Mar, headlined by the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) won by Citizen Bull. Also on the card, Henri Matisse won the Juvenile Turf (G1), Immersive won the NetJets Juvenile Fillies (G1), Lake Victoria won the John Deere Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), and Magnum Force won the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here. Expanded results and more photos: Juvenile, Juvenile Turf, Juvenile, Juvenile, Juvenile Turf Sprint New!
Thursday Breeders’ Cup Photos – Photos and comments for 34 Breeders’ Cup horses at Del Mar from Thursday morning October 31 with lots of paddock schoolers including Thorpedo Anna, Highland Falls, and Pyrenees. New!
Wednesday Breeders’ Cup Photos – Photos and comments for 51 Breeders’ Cup horses at Del Mar from Wednesday morning October 30 with lots of turf works including Big Evs. New!
Tuesday Breeders’ Cup Photos – Photos and comments for 71 Breeders’ Cup horses at Del Mar from Tuesday morning October 29, including favorite City of Troy and ten other Classic horses. New!
Breeders’ Cup Entries – Entries closed and post positions were drawn on Monday Oct. 28 for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2. Check out the horses, post positions, and morning line odds plus info about all the races and contenders. New!
2024 Breeders’ Cup Past Performances – Free past performances for all 14 Breeders’ Cup races from BrisNet or Equineline. New!
Monday Breeders’ Cup Photos – Photos and comments for 38 Breeders’ Cup horses at Del Mar from Monday morning October 28 including Fierceness, Sierra Leone, and Forever Young. New!
Paco Lopez hits 4000 wins – Jockey Paco Lopez, who turns 39 on October 17, hit the 4000 win mark on Sunday at Keeneland 17 years after winning his first race at Calder Race Course. Find out more about his career here. New!
Woodbine Fall Turf Showcase – Saturday at Woodbine, favorite Patches O’Houlihan won the Nearctic Stakes (G2) by 1 1/2 lengths over Dhabab and War Bomber. Also on the card, Mouffy won the Dance Smartly Stakes (G2), True Quality won the Singspiel Stakes (G3), and Mi Bago won the Algonquin Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
Woodward Stakes Day – Saturday at the Belmont at the Big A meet, Tapit Trice won the Woodward Stakes (G2) by 3/4 length over favorite Skippylongstocking with Crupi third. Also on the card, Mufasa won the Vosburgh Stakes (G3), Far Bridge won the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes (G1), and Zulu Kingdom won the Pilgrim Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
Seize the Grey romps in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) – Saturday at Parx Racing, Seize the Grey won the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) by 3 3/4 lengths over Stronghold and favorite Dragoon Guard. Also on the card, Bentornato won the Gallant Bob Stakes (G2), Smooth B won the Turf Monster Stakes, and Crisper won the Alphabet Soup Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
Thorpedo Anna gets up to win the Cotillion Stakes (G1) – Again at Parx, favorite Thorpedo Anna won the Cotillion (G1) by a neck over Gun Song and Tarifa. Also on the card, Coastal Mission won the Parx Dirt Mile, Next won the Greenwood Cup (G3), Honorable Win won the Miss Blue Tye Dye Stakes, The Boy’s Warrior won the Whistle Pig Stakes, and Foxy Junior won the Plum Pretty Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
2024 Mohawk Million Night – Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, favorite Maryland rallied to win the Mohawk Million by 3 1/2 lengths over Lasting Dream and Meshuggah. Also on the card, Fallout won the Metro Pace, Amazing Catch won the Canadian Trotting Classic, Chantilly won the She’s A Great Lady, and French Champagne won the Elegantimage Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
Win for the Money lives up to his name in the Rogers Woodbine Mile (G1) – Saturday at Woodbine, Win for the Money got up to win the Woodbine Mile (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths over Filo Di Arianna and Big Rock with favorite Naval Power fourth. Also on the card, Patches O’Houlihan won the Vigil Stakes (G3) again. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Full Count Felicia upsets in the E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) – Also on Saturday at Woodbine, Full Count Felicia led all the way to win the E.P. Taylor Stakes (G1) by 3 1/2 lengths over favorite Moira and Fev Rover. Also on the card, Fashionably Fab won the Ontario Matron Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Summer (G1) and Natalma Stakes (G1) – Also on Saturday at Woodbine were two “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup races for juveniles on the turf, the Summer (G1) for the colts won by New Century and the Natalma (G1) for the fillies won by And One More Time. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Vitality romps in the Prince of Wales Stakes – Tuesday at Fort Erie Race Track, Vitality rallied to win the Prince of Wales Stakes by 4 lengths over Airosa and Bedard with favorite Essex Serpent last. Also on the card, Frac Amour won the Rondeau Bay Stakes and Junior Hot Shot won the Lake Erie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 stakes on the card here.
Del Mar Futurity (G1) Day – Sunday at Del Mar, Gaming won the Del Mar Futurity (G1) by 1 3/4 lengths over McKinzie Street and favorite Citizen Bull. Also on the card, Artislas won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
FanDuel Racing Del Mar Debutante (G1) Day – Saturday at Del Mar, Tenma got up by a nose to win the FanDuel Racing Del Mar Debutante (G1) over Vodka With a Twist while favorite Nooni finished 5th. Also on the card, Hang the Moon won the John C. Mabee Stakes (G2) and Thought Process won the Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar – Saturday at Del Mar, longshot Mixto got up to win the Pacific Classic (G1) by a half length over Full Serrano with Reincarnate third. Also on the card, Conclude won the Del Mar Mile (G2), Gold Phoenix three-peated in the Del Mar Handicap (G2), and Motorious repeated the Green Flash Handicap (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Raging Torrent hangs on in the Pat O’Brien Stakes (G2) – Saturday at Del Mar, Raging Torrent held off favorite The Chosen Vron to win the Pat O’Brien Stakes (G2) by a neck with Big City Lights third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Caitlinhergrtness wins the 2024 King’s Plate – Friday at Woodbine in the rescheduled King’s Plate, Caitlinhergrtness beat the boys in the first race in Canada’s Triple Crown, by 3/4 of a length over favorite My Boy Prince and Midnight Mascot. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
King’s Plate undercard stakes – There were four other stakes at Woodbine on Sunday, the King Edward Stakes (G2) won by Filo Di Arianna, the Bold Venture (G3) won by Patches O’Houlihan, the Catch A Glimpse Stakes won by Shifty, and the Soaring Free Stakes won by Cairo Caper. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Iscreamuscream tops in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) – Saturday at Del Mar, Iscreamuscream won the Del Mar Oaks (G1) by 1 1/2 lengths over Medoro and Zona Verde with favorite Whiskey Decision finishing sixth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2024 King’s Plate Entries – Tuesday at Woodbine, the post position draw was held for the 2024 King’s Plate to be run on Saturday. The favorite is My Boy Prince at 7-5 from post 7 in a field of 13. Get the horses, post positions, and morning line odds here. Update: The card had to be canceled due to heavy rain and thunderstorms and has been rescheduled for Friday the 23rd.
Trainer Josie Carroll hits 1000 wins – Trainer Josie Carroll hit the 1000 win mark on Sunday August 11 at Woodbine 20 years after winning her first race as a trainer also at Woodbine. Find out more about her career here.
Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) and Sorrento Stakes (G2) – Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Anisette rallied to win the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths over Uncorked and Fuente Ovejuna in a dead heat for second. Also on the card, favorite Nooni won the Sorrento Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Bison City and Canadian Stakes – Saturday at Woodbine, Stormcast drew away to win the Bison City Stakes by 7 3/4 lengths over Hurricane Clair and Dancing Duchess. Also on the card, favorite Full Court Felicia won the Canadian Stakes (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inductions – Wednesday the inductions were held for the new members of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for 2024. Twelve new members were added this year, including jockey Patrick Husbands and driver Sylvain Filion.
Adare Manor repeats in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) – Saturday at Del Mar, favorite Adare Manor rallied to win her second Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths over Scylla and Flying Connection. Also on the card, On the Whim won the California Dreamin’ Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bing Crosby Stakes Day – Saturday at Del Mar, favorite The Chosen Vron won the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) by 2 1/4 lengths over Closethegame Sugar and Jackstown. Also on the card, favorite Dr. Venkman won the San Diego Handicap (G2) and Connie Swingle won the Daisycutter Handicap. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Seagram Cup and Ontario Colleen Stakes – Saturday at Woodbine, favorite Paramount Prince drew away to win the Seagram Cup (G2) by 5 1/2 lengths over Stanley House and Wicked Django. Also on the card, Time to Dazzle won the Ontario Colleen Stakes (G3) over Simply in Front and Uphill Dance. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Trainer Wayne Catalano hits 3000 wins – Trainer Wayne Catalano hit the 3000 win mark on Sunday July 21 at Ellis Park 41 years after winning his first race in Chicago. Find out more about his career here.
Wickerr and Osunitas Stakes – Sunday at Del Mar, First Peace won the Wickerr Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths over Astronomer and Flashiest with favorite Almendares fifth. Also on the card, favorite Ag Bullet won the Osunitas Stakes by 3 1/2 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Woodbine Oaks Day – Saturday at Woodbine, Kin’s Concerto rallied to win the Woodbine Oaks by a neck over favorite Caitlinhergrtness and Hurricane Clair. Also on the card, My Boy Prince won the Plate Trial, Cruden Bay won the Connaught Cup (G2), and Solo Album won the Trillium Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
My Dear and Ballade Stakes – Saturday at Woodbine, favorite Bullet drew away to win the My Dear Stakes by 4 1/4 lengths over Soupergirl and Carlisle Bay while Pleasure’s Gold won the Ballade Stakes over Talk to Ya Later and favorite Lantana Lady. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Canada Day Racing Festival at Woodbine – Filo Di Arianna drew away to win the Highlander Stakes (G2) by 2 1/4 lengths over Witty and Step Forward. Also on the card, Implicated won the Nassau Stakes (G2), Essex Serpent won the Marine Stakes (G3), Sabatini won the Selene Stakes (G3), and Paramount Prince won the Dominion Day Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
2024 Pepsi North America Cup Night – Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, Nijinsky rallied to win the $1 million Pepsi North America Cup over favorite Captains Quarters with Funtime Bayama third. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Fan Hanover Stakes won by Its A Love Thing, who tied the track record, and the Roses Are Red Stakes won by Twin B Joe Fresh. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
Dornoch upsets in the Belmont Stakes (G1) – Saturday at Saratoga, Dornoch drew away late to win the Belmont Stakes (G1) by a half length over Mindframe with favorite Sierra Leone third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Belmont Undercard Stakes Results – There were eight other stakes on the 2024 Belmont Stakes undercard, including the Metropolitan Handicap (G1), Manhattan Handicap (G1), True North Stakes (G2), Suburban Stakes (G2), Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1), and Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) won by National Treasure, Measured Time, Baby Yoda, Crupi, Randomized, and Book’em Danno. Get the results, charts, and photos for all eight races here.
Belmont Stakes Entries – A field of 10 was entered Monday for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga to be run at 1 1/4 miles this year. Sierra Leone was set as the favorite at 9-5 breaking from post 9. Get the horses, post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances here.
Eclipse Stakes (G2) Day at Woodbine – Saturday at Woodbine, Palazzi rallied to win the Eclipse Stakes (G2) by a half a length over Tyson and Paramount Prince. Also on the card, Play the Music won the Royal North Stakes (G3), Flag of Honour won the Jacques Cartier Stakes (G3), and Fashionably Fab won the Belle Mahone Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Hollywood Gold Cup Day at Santa Anita – Monday at Santa Anita, favorite Defunded won the Hollywood Gold Cup (G2) by 2 1/4 lengths over Reincarnate and Judge Miller. He was pulled up after the race but will be fine after a successful surgery. Also on the card, Anisette won the Gamely Stakes (G1) and Johannes won the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Scott Spieth hits 5000 wins – Jockey Scott Spieth hit the 5000 win mark on Monday at Presque Isle Downs 37 years after winning his first race at the now defunct Mount Pleasant Meadows. Find out more about his career here.
Seize the Grey grabs the Preakness (G1) – Saturday at Pimlico, led all the way in the mud to win the Preakness Stakes (G1) by 2 1/4 lengths over favorite Mystik Dan wit Catching Freedom rallying for third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Preakness Undercard Stakes Results – There were 8 other stakes on Preakness day headlined by the Dinner Party Stakes (G3) won by Balnikhov, the Chick Lang Stakes (G3) won by Frost Free, the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) won by Super Chow, the Gallorette (G3) won by Fluffy Socks, and the Sir Barton won by Corporate Power. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Results – Gun Song drew away to win the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) by 3 1/4 lengths over Corposo and Call Another Play at Pimlico on Friday. There were 5 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Pyrenees, the Allaire Dupont Distaff won by Shotgun Hottie, and the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) won by Mystic Lake. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 races here.
2024 Preakness Friday Photos – Seven of the Preakness horses from Friday morning along with eventual Black-Eyed Susan winner Gun Song, including Mystik Dan, Imagination, and Just Steel.
Analyzing the top Preakness Contenders – Our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. It is no surprise that Mystik Dan is the winner in this year’s analysis.
Preakness Entries – A field of only 9 was entered for the Preakness with Muth the favorite at 8-5 from post 4 and Mystik Dan second choice at 5-2 from post 5. Check out the horses with post positions, odds, and free past performances.
Man O’War Stakes (G2) Day – Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, Silver Knott drew off to win the Man O’War Stakes (G2) by 4 1/2 lengths over Ohana Honor and Nations Pride on the turf. Also on the card, Antiquarian won the Peter Pan Stakes (G3), Joey Freshwater won the Runhappy Stakes (G3), and Neecie Marie won the Beaugay Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Mystical Dan holds on in the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) – Saturday at Churchill Downs, long shot Mystical Dan held off the late charge of Sierra Leone to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by a nose with Forever Young another nose back in third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2024 Kentucky Derby Field – Photos for each horse from the post parade plus where they finished and a link to their profile.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results – There were 7 other graded stakes on the card with the Derby, including the Old Forester Turf Classic (G1) won by Program Trading, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Chili Flag, the Derby City Distaff (G1) won by Vahva, the Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) won by Gun Pilot, the American Turf (G2) won by Trikari, the Pat Day Mile (G2) won by Seize the Grey, and the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) won by Cogburn. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Thorpedo Anna wins the 2024 Kentucky Oaks (G1) – Friday at Churchill Downs, Thorpedo Anna led wire to wire to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by a 4 3/4 lengths in the slop with favorite Just F Y I second and Regulatory Risk third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes Results – There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by idiomatic, the Alysheba (G2) won by First Mission, the Eight Belles (G2) won by My Mane Squeeze, the Edgewood Stakes (G2) won by Dynamic Pricing, the Modesty (G3) won by Fast as Flight, and the Unbridled Sidney won by Ova Charged. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Kentucky Derby Entries – A field of 20 plus two also-eligibles were entered for the 150th Kentucky Derby on Monday. Florida Derby winner Fierceness was set as the morning line favorite at 5-1 from post 17. Get all the horses, post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances here. Tuesday: Encino scratched and Epic Ride draws in.
2024 Kentucky Derby Thursday Photos – Photos and comments for 18 Kentucky Derby horses and 12 Kentucky Oaks fillies from Thursday morning at Churchill Downs plus a loose horse caught right in front of me! Tapit Jenallie was scratched from the Oaks letting Our Pretty Woman in.
2024 Kentucky Derby Wednesday Photos – Photos and comments for 15 of the Derby horses and 14 Oaks fillies from Wednesday morning May 1st, including Fierceness and Sierra Leone.
2024 Kentucky Derby Analysis – Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. This year there is a clear winner followed by a 3-way tie, but the favorite isn’t up there!
2024 Kentucky Derby Tuesday Photos – Photos and comments for 14 of the Derby horses and 12 Oaks fillies from Tuesday morning April 30, including timed works for both Japanese horses – Forever Young and T O Password.
2024 Kentucky Oaks Entries – On Saturday the post positions were drawn for the 150th Longines Kentucky Oaks and a full field of 14 3-year-old fillies plus two also-eligibles made the entry box, with 7-2 morning line favorite Tarifa drawing post 8. Get the horses, post positions, and free past performances here. Update: Tapit Jenallie scratched, Our Pretty Woman draws in.
Daily Kentucky Derby and Oaks Notes – Daily notes for all the contenders on Monday April 29. Since most horses already worked this weekend, Monday was a quiet day with mostly gallops or walking the shed row. Previous days: 4/28, 4/27, 4/26, 4/25, 4/24, 4/23
2023 Sovereign Awards – Thursday the Sovereign Award ceremony for Canadian Thoroughbred racing champions was held and Fev Rover was named Horse of the Year in addition to Champion Turf Female. Trainer Mark Casse was Outstanding Trainer for the 16th time and Frank Stronach/Adena Springs was Outstanding Breeder for the 14th time. Get all the winners with photos here.
Kentucky Derby Winners and Auction Prices – Bigger may seem better, but in the case of Kentucky Derby horses who sold at auction, less is more. Here is a look at how (badly) high priced auction purchases have done in the Kentucky Derby and the auction prices for this year’s top Derby horses.
2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard – The points leaderboard for the 2024 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Only the horses on this list can enter the race, but there are still lots of points earning races yet to run.
2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby – All the point earning races on the 2024 Triple Crown Trail leading up to the Kentucky Derby with results and winners updated as they are run.
Santa Anita Derby (G1) Day Part 1 – Saturday at Santa Anita, Stronghold held off Imagination to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1) by neck with E J Won the Cup in third. Also on the card, Nothing Like You won the Santa Anita Oaks (G1) and Roberta’s Love won the Evening Jewel Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita Derby (G1) Day Part 2 – Also at Santa Anita, Ag Bullet drew away to win the Monrovia Stakes (G3) by 1 1/2 lengths over Miss Lizzy and Getthemoney. Also on the card, Shady Tiger won the Echo Eddie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Resilience wins the Wood Memorial (G2) – Saturday at Aqueduct, Resilience drew away to win the Wood Memorial (G2) by 2 1/4 lengths over longshots Society Man and Protective. Also on the card, Reasoned Analysis won the Bay Shore Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Wood Memorial (G2) Day Continues – Also at Aqueduct, favorite Post Time got up by a neck to win the Carter Handicap (G2) over Castle Chaos and Super Chow. Also on the card, Where’s My Ring won the Gazelle Stakes (G3) and Shidabhuti won the Distaff Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 6 – Pool 6 of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager runs April 4-6 and Florida Derby winner Fierceness is the 7-2 morning line favorite with Sierra Leone the second choice at 6-1. Get all the horses, morning line odds, and free past performances here.
Laurel River wins the Dubai World Cup (G1) – Saturday at Meydan, Laurel River drew away to win the 2024 Dubai World Cup (G1) over last year’s winner Ushba Tesoro and Senor Buscador. There were eight other stakes on the card, including the Sheema Classic won by Rebel’s Romance, the Dubai Turf won by Facteur Cheval, and the Golden Shaheen won by Tuz. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Fierceness wins the Florida Derby (G1) – Saturday at Gulfstream Park, favorite Fierceness drew away to win the 2024 Florida Derby (G1) by 13 1/2 lengths over Catalytic and Grand Mo the First. Also on the card, Power Squeeze won the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2), McKulick won the Orchid Stakes (G3), Il Miracolo won the Ghostzapper Stakes (G3), Kertez won the Pan American Stakes (G2), and Smokin’ T won the Appleton Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos for the 10 stakes on the card here.
2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 – Pool 5 of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager and the lone Oaks Future Wager pool are now closed. Sierra Leone is the 7-1 favorite for the Derby and Impel is the 7-1 favorite for the Oaks. Get all the horses, final odds, will-pays, and free past performances here.
Tampa Bay Derby Day – Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, Domestic Product rallied wide to win the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) by 2 lengths over No More Time and Grand Mo the First with no wagering due to a tote network malfunction. Also on the card, Waskesiu won the Florida Oaks (G3), Sparkle Blue won the Hillsborough Stakes (G2), Skippylongstocking won the Challenger Stakes (G3) for the second time, and Full Nelson won the Columbia Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Santa Anita Handicap Day – Saturday at Santa Anita, Newgate rallied to win the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) by a head over Subsanador and Reincarnate. Also on the card, Du Jour won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), Imagination won the San Felipe Stakes (G2), and Ruby Nell won the Buena Vista Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Gotham (G3) Stakes Day at Aqueduct – Saturday, Deterministic drew off to win the featured Gotham Stakes (G3) by 2 lengths over favorite Just a Touch and El Grande O. Also on the card, Super Chow won the Tom Fool Handicap (G3), Jody’s Pride won the Busher Stakes, and Kinetic Sky won the Stymie Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2024 Saudi Cup Day – Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Senor Buscador won the featured $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) over Ushba Tesoro. Tower of London won the Red Sea Turf (G3), Anaaf won the 1351 Turf Sprint (G2), Remake won the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3), Forever Young won the Saudi Derby (G3), and Spirit Dancer won the Neom Turf Cup (G2). Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Invest Saudi International Jockeys Challenge Night – The night before the $20 million Saudi Cup, King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh hosted the Invest Saudi International Jockeys Challenge with 14 riders from around the world competing. French jockey Maryline Eon was the winner with Luis Saez the best US jockey in fourth.
Saffie Joseph Jr. hits 1000 wins – Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. hit the 1000 win mark on Sunday at Gulfstream Park 13 years after winning his first race at now defunct Calder Race Course. Find out more about his career here.
Ken McPeek hits 2000 wins – Trainer Ken McPeek hit the 2000 win mark on Wednesday at Turfway Park 39 years after winning his first race at Latonia which is now known as Turfway. Find out more about his career here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 – Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed and the mutuel field of all other 3 year olds was the favorite at 5-1 with Risen Star winner Sierra Leone next at 6-1. Check out the final odds here.
2023 Sovereign Award Finalists – The Jockey Club of Canada has announced the finalists for the 2023 Sovereign Awards, Canadian thoroughbred racing’s year end championships. Winners will be announced April 18. Check out all the finalists here.
Withers (G3) and Toboggan (G3) Results – Saturday at Aqueduct, Uncle Heavy got up by a nose to win the Withers Stakes (G3) over El Grande O with favorite Lightline third. Also on the card, Super Chow drew off to win the Toboggan Stakes (G3) by 4 1/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
National Treasure victorious in the Pegasus World Cup (G1) – National Treasure held off Senor Buscador by a neck win the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Longest shot Crupi rallied from last to finish third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Warm Heart wins the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) – Warm Heart held on to win the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) by 1/2 length over I’m Very Busy and Catnip, while Didia won the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational Stakes (G2) over Surprisingly and Ruby Nell. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Pegasus World Cup Undercard Stakes – There were 4 other stakes on the card Saturday at Gulfstream Park including the W.L. McKnight Stakes (G3) won by Francesco Clemente, the La Prevoyante Stakes (G3) won by Alpha Bella, the Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) won by Tumbararumba, and the Inside Information (G2) won by Olivia Darling. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 4 races here.
2023 Eclipse Award Winners – Cody’s Wish won Horse of the Year and Champion Older Male at the Eclipse Awards by a landslide. Other winners included Elite Power repeating as Champion Male Sprinter, Goodnight Olive repeating as Champion Female Sprinter, and Irad Ortiz Jr. repeating as Champion Jockey. Get all the winners, details about them, and the vote totals here.
Thomas Pompell hits 3000 wins – Jockey Thomas Pompell hit the 3000 win mark on Thursday at Delta Downs 27 years after winning his first race at Fairmount Park. Find out more about his career here.
Previous Articles – More articles from 2023 plus previous years as well.
2023 Year in Review – As the year ends and we look ahead to the new year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2023 and remember those people and horses that we lost.
Naming a Thoroughbred – Happy New Year! All Thoroughbreds, regardless of their actual date of birth, are given an official birthday of January 1st to keep the age groups easily defined for race conditions. Here are the rules for picking a name.
Luis Quinonez hits 4000 wins – Jockey Luis Quinonez hit the 4000 win mark on Friday at Oaklawn 34 years after winning his first race at Canterbury Park and only a week before his 57th birthday. Find out more about his career here.
Romantic Warrior wins the 2023 Longines Hong Kong Cup – At Sha Tin on Sunday, favorite Romantic Warrior won the Longines Hong Kong Cup over Luxembourg with Hishi Iguazu third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Junko victorious in the 2023 Longines Hong Kong Vase – Japanese trained Junko rallied past Zeffiro to win the Longines Hong Kong Vase with Warm Heart third and favorite Lebensstil last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Golden Sixty takes the 2023 Longines Hong Kong Mile – Local hero Golden Sixty defeated Voyage Bubble by 1 1/2 a lengths to win the Longines Hong Kong Mile with Namur third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Lucky Sweynesse wins the 2023 Longines Hong Kong Sprint – Heavy favorite Lucky Sweynesse held off Lucky With You to win the Longines Hong Kong Sprint with Wellington third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Vincent Ho wins the 2023 Longines International Jockeys’ Championship – Local Hong Kong jockey Vincent Ho won the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening in Hong Kong, while fellow Hong Kong jockey Zac Purton finished second. Get the results and photos here.
2023 Longines Hong Kong International Races Entries – Entries closed and post positions were drawn on Thursday for the 2023 Longines Hong Kong International Races to be held on Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. Get the entries and posts for all four races here.
Longines Hong Kong International Races Wednesday Track Works – Photos and comments for 8 of the international horses on Wednesday morning at Sha Tin Racecourse prepping for the Longines Hong Kong International Races on Sunday.
James Graham reaches 3000 wins – Jockey James Graham reached the 3000 win mark Sunday at the Fair Grounds 20 years after winning his first race in America. Find out more about his career here.
Horse Identification Lip Tattoos – Horses racing in North America are required to have a lip tattoo for identification purposes prior to their first race. Find about lip tattoos and how to research one to find a horse’s name.
Breeders’ Cup Virtual Postcards – Also lots of other types of racing postcards are available to send your online friends.
My Eclipse award-winning photo! – It is still hard to believe I won! Here is the photo along with how I took it and a couple of follow up shots.
Racing Jigsaw Puzzles – a selection of my photos made into online jigsaw puzzles in your choice of difficulty.
Man O’War Trivia Quiz – See just how much Man O’War history you know!
Cavalia, an Unbridled Affair – Ok it isn’t racing, but we all love horses anyway. Thanks to Tina Hines and Charlene Keys here is a look at Cavalia, a showcase of human and equine performers currently touring.
The Smarty Jones Story – where he came from and how he almost died before ever getting to race plus the stories of his connections. Updated after the Belmont with more info and new photos.
Racing Wallpaper – a selection of wallpaper for your computer screen including three different ones featuring Smarty Jones.
Bobbleheads – check out some of the bobbles given away and updated prices for all the bobbles.
Photo Merchandise – shirts, mousepads, posters, and more featuring my photos and Seabiscuit painting.
Trivia Quiz – Test your knowledge of the Breeders’ Cup, the Triple Crown races, Seabiscuit, or Canadian racing with this online trivia quiz.
Fan Photo Archive – Upload your own racing photos to our new online library and share them with others.
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Bookstore – current, hot, and recommended books and other items available thru Amazon.com –
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Clip Art – free for you to use
Free Screen Savers – Screen savers including the 2001 Derby, Eclipse winners, and Breeders’ Cup winners plus others.
Forum – come and join the discussions, also includes chat rooms
Racing Memorabilia Museum – from Derby glasses to advertising signs and more including a section on Bobble Heads.
Racing Postcard Museum – images of classic racing postcards
Equillector – an online price guide for collectors
Movies – a list of all the horse racing movies I could find in online databases with links to buy the ones available on VHS and DVD. horse racing thoroughbred handicapping race track horse racing
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