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Could Aqueduct Casino News Boost N.Y. Sale?

A little less uncertainty might make New York-bred yearlings more popular during the Fasig-Tipton preferred auction.

Gayego and Bribon Look Best in Vanderbilt

A talented cast of seven older males are looking to add a grade I victory to their resumes when they contend in the Aug. 8 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga.

Warbling to Test Four in Honorable Miss

Warbling, whose last two starts came in grade I sprints, takes a bit of a breather in the Honorable Miss Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga Aug. 8 facing four other distaffers.

Ten Fillies To Examine Test

The Aug. 7 seven-furlong Test Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga will feature a deep, talented field of 3-year-old fillies featuring stakes winners and undefeated up-and-comers

For Quality Road, a Different Kind of Year

The script didn't play out that well for Quality Road last year during his 3-year-old season, but in 2010 it's so far, so good, trainer Todd Pletcher said.

Saratoga Sale Median Solid, But Average Falls

The gross fell 38.3% during the select yearling auction, which had enjoyed upswings in 2009.

A.P. Indy-Maryfield Colt Brings $1.2 Million

A big bay colt by A.P. Indy out of grade I winner Maryfield sold for $1.2 million and began the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Select with a bang.

Saratoga Slip: Sale Average Declines 13.8%

"I think tonight reality has set back in," said consignor Mark Toothaker of Legacy Bloodstock after the average declined 13.8% from a year ago during the first session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale.

Street Cry Colt Brings $800,000 at Saratoga

Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock manager, John Ferguson, signs the sale ticket.

Street Cry Filly Brings $775,000 at Saratoga

Co-breeder Helen K. Groves purchases the bay yearling, buying out her daughters.

Discreetly Mine an Easy Winner of Amsterdam

With a newfound career sprinting following a 13th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), Discreetly Mine notched his second graded stakes win in a row with an easy win in the Aug. 2 Amsterdam Stakes (gr. II) at the Spa.

No Travers for Winslow Homer

The colt was diagnosed with a condylar fracture of his left foreleg following his victory in the Aug. 1 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga.

Newly Renovated Saratoga Pavilion Unveiled

Improvements included wood paneled walls, theater-style seating, and a warm color scheme.

Saratoga Sale Has Momentum Going for It

Fasig-Tipton management is trying to keep the good times rolling at Saratoga.

Saratoga Sizzlers One: Horses to Watch

Based on what buyers and consignors are saying, here is a list of horses that could bring expensive prices during the opening session of the Fasig-Tipton select yearling sale.

Saratoga Sizzlers Two: Horses to Watch

Buyers and consignors identify the yearlings that could bring expensive prices during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton select yearling sale in New York.

F-T Saratoga: An Auction Bright Spot Again?

The sale could turn in another strong performance after soaring in 2009, according to Mark Taylor of Taylor Made Sales Agency.

Market Talk: What Might Happen at Saratoga

Buyers and consignors discuss their expectations for the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale.

A Little Warm Stays Hot in Jim Dandy

A Little Warm outlasted 15-1 longshot Miner's Reserve to score his first graded stakes win under John Velazquez in the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 31 at Saratoga.

Proviso Earns Third Straight G1 in Diana

English-bred mare Proviso won her third consecutive grade I race July 31 at Saratoga, as she held off Shared Account and two-time defending titleholder Forever Together in a blanket finish to take the Diana Handicap.

Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Money Goes 'Round

Lucky college students win scholarships at the racecourse and the ghost of Bernie Madoff lurks in the background of the season's priciest fund-raiser.

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Discreetly Mine Headlines Amsterdam

Discreetly Mine, entering off an impressive graded sprint win last out, returns as the horse to beat in the $150,000 Amsterdam Stakes (gr. II) Aug. 2 at Saratoga.

Rachel on Her Way to Personal Ensign

Rachel Alexandra, coming off two consecutive wins, will race next in the $300,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 29 in Saratoga. The race for fillies and mares will be run at 1 1/4 miles.

Zast's Saratoga Diary: When Irish Eyes Smile

A faulty free tee-shirt promotion caused a bit of a blemish on Bill Mott's birthday. He won a race, of course.

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Mine That Bird Gets Final Tune-up For Whitney

Mine That Bird worked six furlongs in 1:12.40, handily, over Saratoga's Oklahoma Training Track July 29 with Calvin Borel aboard in preparation for the Whitney Invitational (gr. I) at the Spa on Aug. 7

Saratoga Storm Cat Offspring One of Last

The Last Meow is scheduled to be offered during the select yearling sale's second session Aug. 3.

Perfect Shirl Sweeps to Lake George Win

Charles Fipke's homebred Perfect Shirl, a maiden when the summer began, notched her third consecutive win and made a successful stakes debut when taking the Lake George (gr. IIT) for 3-year-old fillies July 28 at Saratoga.

Proviso, Forever Together Hook Up in Diana

The star-studded Diana (gr. IT), set for July 31 at Saratoga, includes multiple grade I winners Proviso and Forever Together, as well as Phola and Maram.

Solid Jim Dandy Field Led by Fly Down

Richard Pell's Fly Down, who turned in a huge effort in the Belmont Stakes last out in his grade I debut, returns as the horse to beat in the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 31 at Saratoga.

Saratoga Catalog Has International Flavor

Fasig-Tipton officials have spiced up the latest edition of the Saratoga select yearling sale with more international flavor in the pedigrees of the horses that are cataloged.

Vineyard Haven Should Finally Get His BC Shot

Vineyard Haven is one of the most talented horses in training that has never raced in a classic or a Breeders' Cup.

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F-T Offering Videos of Saratoga Yearlings

For the first time, Fasig-Tipton is offering video clips of yearlings cataloged for this year's Saratoga select yearling sale on its website.

Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Hoop Dreams

The end of the extra four days of Saratoga horse racing was marked by the morning workouts and rumors about a ringer on the jockeys' basketball team.

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Castellano Wins Five Straight at Saratoga

Jockey Javier Castellano got off to a blazing start July 25 at Saratoga Race Course, sweeping the early Pick 4 en route to five consecutive wins on the card.

Devil May Care Makes Easy Work of CCA Oaks

Making her case as the best 3-year-old filly in the nation, Devil May Care dispatched five overmatched rivals in the Betfair TVG Coaching Club American Oaks, easily drawing away in the stretch for her third grade I victory

Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Sloppy Beginning

Two French jockeys make the most of a dreadful weather day and a horse with a fondness for the course treats the smaller than desired crowd to an exhibition.

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Rain Keeps Saratoga First-Day Handle Down

Opening day ontrack handle was down 14.3% from the opening day of 2009.

Weekend Picks for Del Mar and Saratoga

The two premier summer meets get underway with plenty of exciting stakes action.

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Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Restaurant Wars

Two popular New York City restaurants are getting their own building on the racecourse grounds, providing competition for Siro's and evidence that NYRA's daunting problems are only temporary.

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Juveniles Take Center Stage in Sanford

Dogwood Stable will send out a pair of juveniles for Saratoga's opening weekend Sanford Stakes (gr. II), including the only stakes winner, Lou Brissie.

And They're Off: July 21, 2010

Lenny and Steve discuss the opening of racing at Del Mar and Saratoga, the 3-year-olds, including a preview of the Haskell, the travels of Rail Trip, and more.

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Devil May Care Headlines CCA Oaks

The top three finishers of the Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I), including winner Devil May Care, top a field of eight in a historic edition of the Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) July 24 on opening weekend at Saratoga.

Large Fields Highlight Opening Day at Spa

Saratoga will kick off its 142nd meet with a stellar opening day card, highlighted by the $100,000 Schuylerville Stakes (gr. III) for 2-year-old fillies and the $75,000 James Marvin Stakes that drew a field of 10

Opening Weekend Stakes Shaping Up at Saratoga

Saratoga will hold a meet for the 142nd time beginning July 23 and opening weekend promises to be an exciting one with three graded stakes.

New York's 3-Legged Stool Has Collapsed

It's time for well-run, publicly-listed businesses to be allowed the opportunity to buy the NYRA tracks.

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Racing, Other Activities at Spa Open House

Three jump races and one turf race will be presented by the National Steeplechase Association during the 30th annual open house at Saratoga Race Course from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 18.

Works for Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra

Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra both worked five furlongs July 5.

Arroyo Gets Prison Sentence From Judge

Jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr. will serve 2 1/2 years in a New York state prison for cocaine possession, a Saratoga County judge ruled July 2.

Fasig-Tipton NY-Bred Sale Has 175 Yearlings

The auction will be held Aug. 7-8 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Rachel Arrives at Saratoga

Reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra arrived at Saratoga the morning of June 30 and was bedded down in her old stall at trainer Steve Asmussen's barn near the Oklahoma Training Track.