Three year old gelding for George Papaprodromou made his 3rd start of his career and first around two turns in Sunday’s opener, a mile turf affair for maiden special weight sophomores. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, he settled nicely for Desormeaux into the clubhouse turn and was 4th, three back of the […]
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Three year old gelding for Steve Knapp made his debut in the fifth on Saturday, a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main for Cal breds. Off at 6/1 in a six horse field, he looked like Brickyard Ride the first quarter, zooming to the front from the four hole with quick early […]
Five year old mare for Phil D’Amato tried the 2nd allowance condition on Friday at 9 furlongs on the lawn. Off at 5/2 under leading rider Hernandez, she sat fifth down the back side in this field of 7. J.J. got her in tight between horses at the 3/8 and she had to check sharply, […]
By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 2, $500,000 Saratoga Oaks at Saratoga Race Course using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Saratoga Oaks field: 1 – Opulent Restraint (2-1), 2 – Sigh No More (8-1), 3 – Go Go Boots (7-2), 4 – Evershed (8-1), 5 – Totally Justified […]
By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 2, $300,000 Ballston Spa Stakes at Saratoga Race Course using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Ballston Spa field: 1 – Be Your Best (9-5), 2 – Whiskey Decision (6-1), 3 – Ozara (6-1), 4 – Edict (15-1), 5 – No Mo Candy […]
By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Whitney Stakes field: 1 – Mindframe (5-2), 2 – Skippylongstocking (10-1), 3 – Highland Falls (8-1), 4 – Mama’s Gold (50-1), 5 – Sierra Leone (2-1), 6 […]
Mountaineer Hosts West Virginia Derby Day with Trio of Stakes on Sunday CHESTER, WV — August 3, 2025 — Sunday’s card at Mountaineer Racetrack puts the region in the national spotlight with a trio of stakes races anchored by the Grade III $400,000 West Virginia Derby, supported by the $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes, and […]
Whitney Day Headlines Saratoga’s Biggest Stakes Card of the Summer SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — August 2, 2025 — All eyes turn to the Spa on Saturday as Whitney Day delivers a blockbuster afternoon of elite racing at Saratoga Race Course, featuring five graded stakes, over $3 million in purse money, and multiple Grade I showdowns […]
Sunday Turf Spotlight: $1.2 Million in Kentucky Downs Preview Stakes Set for Ellis Park HENDERSON, KY — August 3, 2025 — Ellis Park continues its championship-caliber weekend with a four-pack of stakes races on Sunday, August 4, offering $1.2 million in purse money and critical tune-ups for the richest meet in American turf racing: Kentucky […]
High-Stakes Saturday at Ellis Park to Feature Trio of Turf Previews for Kentucky Downs HENDERSON, KY — August 1, 2025 — Ellis Park is set to take center stage on Saturday, August 2, with a stakes-loaded card headlined by three lucrative turf events: the Nashville Derby, Mint Millions Turf Mile Preview, and Mint Ladies Turf […]