Category Archives: News & Analysis

Twist (FR): Seems To Be Best at 9F on the Sod

ix year old gelding for John Sadler made his U.S. debut in Sunday’s 7th, a second condition allowance race at a flat mile on the turf. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8, he was bumped from the inside at the break to be away slowly, then taken directly to the rail by Fresu. […]

Colette’s Joy: Bottled at 1/8 pole Likely Won’t Miss In Next Start

Three year old filly for Mark Glatt made her debut in Sunday’s 4th, a maiden special weight event for 3 and up on the main at ¾ of a mile. Off at 12/1 in a field of 7, she broke OK under Aguilar and settled in fifth down the back side, but just three off […]

Watsonville: Might Have Been Best After Rough Trip

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the turf (from the chute) for 3 and up. Off at 7/2 in a field of 8, he had a pretty rough trip getting bumped around at the start and then […]

Sarwar (FR): Good From 8-9 Furlongs While Strong In The Stretch

Four year old gelding for Len Powell made his 2nd start in this country on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition at 9 furlongs on the turf. Off at 9/2 under Hector Berrios in a field of just five, he was covered up early and was third into the clubhouse turn. He stayed in that […]

Nang Singha: Impressive Win, Tab Right Back If Mullins Keeps Her In For a Tag

Four year old filly for Jeff Mullins, away from the races since June of 2022, surfaced in a $20,000 maiden claimer on Saturday at ¾ on the main for 3 and up. Off at 3/1 in a field of 8, she settled in nicely off the pace under Berrios, moved toward the lonely leader at […]

Reiquist: Dueled For Lead Through Quick Fractions To Win by 7

Three year old colt for Tim Yakteen, who had not been to the post since June of last year, made his 2nd career start on Monday in a maiden special weight at six and a half on the main, 3 and up. Off at 17/1 in a field of 6 and donning the blinkers, he […]

Maltese Falcon (IRE): Rough Trip Down The Lane And Stuck On Rail Look For Improvement

Three year old gelding for Len Powell was in for 9 furlongs on the turf in this maiden special weight event in the opener on Monday and had a very rough trip down the lane. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8, and getting plenty of play early on, he was well meant today […]

Flying Drummer: Likely Needed This One and Can Improve

Four year old colt for Bob Baffert, who had been away from the races for 17 months, found himself in a 1st allowance condition on Saturday for older runners at a mile on the main. Off at 5/2 in a field of 9, he bobbled slightly at the start, but recovered nicely under J.J. and […]

Princess Adaleigh: Ready For Stakes Action Now

Four year old filly for Vladimir Cerin tried the 2nd allowance condition in Saturday’s opener, a ¾ mile sprint on the turf for older fillies and mares. Off as the even money choice in a field of six, she fought for the lead from the get go through fractions of 22.92 and 45.81 for the […]

North East Star (IRE): Closed In Lane For 3rd After Being 15 Back Early

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her U.S. debut and 2nd start of her career in Sunday’s opener. Off at 11/1 in a 9 horse field in this maiden special weight event for soph fillies at ¾ on the turf, she broke extremely slow from the rail and got 15 lengths back of […]