Za Approval Aims for Knickerbocker Repeat
Multiple grade III winner Za Approval will try to win a second straight edition of the $200,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (gr. IIIT) when he starts in the 1 1/8-mile turf race Oct. 11 at Belmont Park.
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Margano Edges Out PTHA President's Cup Score
Margano scored a determined victory over Holiday Star in the the $200,000 PTHA President's Cup Stakes Sept. 13 at Parx Racing, earning his first victory of 2014 by a nose.
Wise Dan Victorious in Bernard Baruch Return
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, making his first start since returning after May 16 colic surgery, held off 29-1 shot Optimizer to win the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) at Saratoga.
Will Wise Dan Triumph in the Bernard Baruch?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) and Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga. read blog
That Handicapping Show - Woodward Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the return of Wise Dan in the Bernard Baruch Handicap and handicap the Woodward Stakes at Saratoga this week. watch video
Target on Wise Dan for Bernard Baruch Return
On Aug. 30, Wise Dan will face a solid field in the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) as the 127-pound highweight while making his long-awaited return after May 16 colic surgery.
Winning Cause Ends String in Cliff Hanger
Winning Cause, getting an ideal stalking trip from jockey Eddie Castro, staved off odds-on choice Big Blue Kitten to win the Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) Aug. 24 on turf at Monmouth Park, halting a 10-race losing skid.
Big Blue Kitten Back in Jersey's Cliff Hanger
The Chad Brown trainee used the 2013 United Nations to propel his way to victory in back-to-back grade I races, now looks to Cliff Hanger (gr. IIIT) Aug. 24 to return to graded victory.
Forte Dei Marmi Aims for Sky Classic History
Stella Perdomo's Forte Dei Marmi will try to become the first horse to win the Sky Classic Stakes (Can-IIT) three times when he faces an expected seven other rivals in the 1 1/4-mile turf race Aug. 16 at Woodbine.
Up With the Birds Back Home for Nijinsky
After two subpar efforts to begin the season, Canadian Horse of the Year Up With the Birds returns to his home track at Woodbine with a chance to make amends in the $200,000 Nijinsky Stakes (Can-IIT) on the turf July 19.
Lochte Seeks Redemption in United Nations
Grade I winner Lochte seeks a return to winning ways July 6 in the $500,000 United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) at Monmouth Park, one of 10 entered for the 1 3/8-mile turf contest at the New Jersey track.
Monmouth Stakes Belongs to Speaking of Which
Moyglare Stud's homebred wins his third graded stakes on the turf June 8 in New Jersey.
Lochte Heads Full Field in Monmouth Stakes
Cross Sabres Farm's son of Medaglia d'Oro has not been out of the money so far this year in five starts.
McGaughey, Mott Charges Clash in Manhattan
The 2014 renewal of the Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) June 7, a race with a strong collection of past winners, features three trainers--Shug McGaughey, Bill Mott and Christophe Clement--who have won it three times each.
Lopez Wins 7 at Monmouth, But Not Red Bank
Jockey Paco Lopez booted home a Monmouth Park record seven winners May 17, although the $103,000 Red Bank Stakes (gr. IIIT) eluded him when Hard Enough scored a 9-1 upset on the turf.
Slim Shadey Shows Up in Red Bank Stakes
Making his second start for new owner/trainer David Jocobson, multiple grade II winner Slim Shadey looks to end a long dry spell in the $100,000 Red Bank (gr. IIIT) on the turf May 17 at Monmouth Park.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 5/13/2014
Palace Malice, Mikki Isle, Five Iron, opening weekend at Belterra Park and more! view slideshow
Five Iron Tees Off in Belmont's Fort Marcy
Five Iron shot to a 19-1 upset in the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park when favored Ghurair failed to fire in his United States debut in one of two graded stakes on the turf on the Derby day card May 3.
Fayette Winners Square Off in Ben Ali
Newsdad and Nikki's Sandcastle, winners of the past two runnings of Keeneland's Fayette Stakes (gr. II), top the field of 10 older runners entered for the Lexington track's $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) April 19.
Frac Daddy Back at Churchill for Commonwealth
Frac Daddy will race at Churchill Downs for the first time since his off-the-board finish in the Kentucky Debry Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) when he starts in the $100,000 Commonwealth Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) Nov. 16.
Nikki's Sandcastle Rallies to Win Fayette
Seasoned runner Nikki's Sandcastle gave trainer David Kassen his first Keeneland stakes victory when the son of Castledale captured the Oct. 26 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II).
That Handicapping Show: Fayette Stakes
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Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Fayette Stakes at Keeneland this weekend. watch video
New Millionaire Willcox Inn to Target Fayette
New millionaire Willcox Inn will try to score a victory in his second start at the current Keeneland fall meet when he faces an expected field of eight other starters in the $200,000 Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II) Oct. 26.
Kid Dreams in Hawthorne Derby Upset
The Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Oct. 5 looked to be a matchup between Five Iron and Charming Kitten but California shipper Kid Dreams upset the pair in the 1 1/8-mile turf test.
Admiral Kitten Faces Familiar Foes in Jamaica
Admiral Kitten will take on familiar foes Stormy Len, Jack Milton, and War Dancer when he aims for his second grade I win in the $500,000 Jamaica Handicap Oct. 5 at Belmont Park.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bear Fabulous Son | Reade Baker |
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| Five Iron | Brian A. Lynch |
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| Sweet Little Man | Daniel J. Vella |
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| Winning Cause | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Race | Track |
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| PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES (gr. I) | CHY |
| Pegasus S. (gr. III) | MTH |
| Victoria Park S. | WO |
| Bit of Whimsy S. | BEL |
| PRIX DU LYS LONGINES (gr. III) | CHY |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Rego Park S. | AQU | |
| Ladies H. | AQU | |
| H. Allen Jerkens S. | GP | |
| Tomball S. | HOU | |
| Martha Washington S. | OP |
