Author Archives: Turfdom

Just Nails: Looked Like A Solid Winner In Deep Stretch

Five year old mare for Doug O’Neill tried the first allowance condition on Saturday down the hill for older runners that are fillies and mares. Off at 4/1 and bet down from a 12/1 line and getting a ton of late money, she broke running under Berrios and dueled for the lead down the hill […]

Rascality: Easily Beat A Good Field Of Runners Here

Three year old filly for Richard Mandella, who had not been to the post since September, tried the turf for the first time in her 3rd career start Sunday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the lawn. Off at 5/1 in this field of 9, she was 5/2 on the far turn, […]

Judge Miller: Now Holds Some of the Highest Figs In North America

Four year old colt for Mark Glatt tried two turns and the first allowance condition in his 3rd career start and simply blew away the competition. Bet down to 3/5 in a field of 7, he broke running under Frankie Dettori, but got caught 4 wide into the clubhouse turn in this event at a […]

Upcoming Race: Turfway Park January 15, 2025 Theismann: Will Be Tighter In Start #2

Four year old colt for John Shirreffs finally made it to the races on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at 7/8 on the main. Off at 7/1 in a “salty” field of 7, he broke a step slow from the rail slot, then was rushed up to contend for the lead by the […]

Kings River Knight: Ready for Open Graded Stakes

Six year old gelding for John Sadler stepped into open company on Saturday in a 2nd allowance condition race at a mile on the turf for older runners. Off as the 3/5 choice in a field of 7. He came out running under J.J. and had a two length lead coming out of the clubhouse […]

Santo Dios (ARG): May Have Been Best But Blocked Throughout

Six year old full horse for Marcelo Polanco tried the hill for the 1st time on Saturday in this 1st allowance condition for older horses. Off at 8/1 in a field of 9, he broke last from the rail under Laprida and was well back early. The jock moved him up from the inside and […]

Nauvoo: 2nd Strong Dominate Win in 16 Days.

Four year old gelding for Kristin Mulhall, who she just claimed for $12,500 16 days ago, was entered right back for $20,000 on Sunday in a six horse field at a flat mile on the main track. Off as the even money favorite having just won at a mile by 11 lengths, he zipped right […]

Heart Headed: Beat By a Head After Running a Bang Up Race

Three year old colt for John Sadler tried grass for the 1st time in his 4th career start in the Baffle stakes on Saturday and really took to the lawn in this hillside sprint for sophomores. Off at 5/2 and drawn on the rail with J.J., he sat third down the hill just 3 lengths […]

Laudatory: Closed Stoutly Late To Win Going Away at the Wire.

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato stretched out to a mile for the first time in her three race career on Saturday and showed the quick turn of foot it takes to win on the grass. Off as the 8/5 choice in a field of 10 in this mile maiden special weight, she relaxed […]