Stalking Sage Valley Wins Maryland Sprint
Running for the first time in 2013, Michael Dubb's Sage Valley earned his fourth straight victory when he took the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.
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Agave Kiss Retired, Booked to Tapit
Agave Kiss, a New York graded stakes winner who won her first six starts, has been retired from racing and is booked to major sire Tapit.
Elghayoor Edges Highestmaintenance in Cicada
Elghayoor continued her upward ascent at snowy Aqueduct Racetrack March 16, collaring heavily favored Highestmaintenance in deep stretch to post a half-length victory in the $100,000 Cicada, her second straight stakes win.
Baffert Shipper Brigand Wires City of Laurel
Brigand, shipped to Laurel Park from New York by trainer Bob Baffert, responded with a front-running one-length victory in the $104,000 City of Laurel Stakes Dec. 8.
No More U.S. Lion Hearts After Current 2YOs
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Know More, who won the Best Pal Stakes in his debut, is another promising 2-year-old sired by Lion Heart, who now resides in Turkey.
Emma's Encore Wins Prioress for 'The Chief'
Emma's Encore won the Victory Ride Stakes (gr. III) last time out at odds of 39-1, and the daughter of Congrats proved that score no fluke in the $300,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 4.
Agave Kiss Looks for Redemption in Prioress
Undefeated in six races before losing badly in her last start, Agave Kiss will attempt to start a new streak at a new track when she faces six rivals in the $300,000 Prioress Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 4.
Emma's Encore Stuns Victory Ride Field
Jockey Junior Alvarado and Emma's Encore took advantage of a blistering early pace to post a stunning upset in the Victory Ride Stakes (gr. III) at Belmont Park July 7.
Record on Line for Agave Kiss in Victory Ride
Flying Zee Racing Stables' undefeated Agave Kiss is the main filly for five other challengers to beat in the $150,000 Victory Ride Stakes (gr. III) July 7 at Belmont Park.
Miss Preakness: Unbeaten Agave Kiss Wins 6th
Undefeated Agave Kiss stretched her streak to six when she romped to victory in the $100,000 Miss Preakness Stakes on the Black-Eyed Susan program at Pimlico Race Course May 18.
Trinniberg Never Looks Back in Bay Shore Win
Trinniberg got loose on the lead and never looked back in the $250,000 Bay Shore (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, going on to a three-length victory over Hardened Wildcat.
Bay Shore: Trinniberg Auditions for KY Derby
At seven furlongs, the $250,000 Bay Shore Stakes (gr. III) is not normally a steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). This year, however, it might be for at least one 3-year-old.
Agave Kiss Remains Undefeated with Cicada Win
Agave Kiss extended her undefeated record to four races with a three-length triumph in the $150,000 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) at New York's Aqueduct Racecourse March 10.
Agave Kiss Headlines Small Cicada Lineup
Undefeated Agave Kiss, freshened after winning the Ruthless Stakes in January, will be heavily favored to win her graded stakes debut in the $150,000 Cicada (gr. III) March 10 at Aqueduct.
Alpha Easily Passes Withers Test
Just as he did when winning the Count Fleet Stakes a month earlier, Alpha easily defeated an overmatched field to take the $200,000 Withers (gr. III) by 3 1/4 lengths Feb. 4 at Aqueduct.
THS: Robert B. Lewis and Withers
Jason and Tom handicap the Robert B. Lewis and the Withers. Watch Video
Alpha Stands Out in Revamped Withers
Alpha is the heavy favorite for the $200,000 Withers (gr. III), which replaces the Whirlaway Stakes as the first of three New York preps leading up to the Triple Crown. The Feb. 4 race is now at two turns on the inner track.
Repole's How Do I Win Breezes for Withers
Repole Stable's 3-year-old How Do I Win, pointing to the $200,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Feb. 4, breezed a half-mile in :49 flat over Belmont Park's training track.
Alpha Odds-On Favorite in Count Fleet
A field of seven sophomores was entered for the $150,000 Count Fleet Stakes Jan. 7 at Aqueduct, the first of a trio of 3-year-old races leading up to the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) on April 7.
Reveron Gears for 2012 With Gritty GP Derby
Stretched out to two turns for the first time, Reveron responded with a half-length victory in the inaugural $100,000 Gulfstream Park Derby Jan. 1 for his third consecutive win.
3YOs Get Started in Old Hat, GP Derby
Awesome Belle, Bet to Win, and Say a Novena, all consistent performers until their most recent stakes efforts, will try to take a step back in the right direction when they contest the Old Hat (gr. III) Jan. 1 at Gulfstream.
Big Things Expected From Stay Thirsty in 2012
With Uncle Mo retired, Stay Thirsty is now the top gun in Mike Repole's stable. And after a championship-caliber 3-year-old season in 2011, there are high expectations for the son of Bernardini next year.
Ancient Rome Gets Photo in Spectacular Bid
Michael Dubb's Ancient Rome edged longshot For Oby by a nose in the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes on opening day at Gulfstream Park Dec. 3.
Spectacular Bid Kicks Off Gulfstream Meet
The Spectacular Bid Stakes has traditionally been the first stakes of the Gulfstream Park meet for 3-year-olds. After a change in the meet schedule, it is now the opening day stakes for 2-year-olds.
Saratoga Diary: Twists and Shouts
- By Vic Zast
New slants on old ideas an intriguing theme for some. read blog
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Agave Kiss | Rudy R. Rodriguez |
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| Alydarla | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Ancient Rome | Anthony W. Dutrow |
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| Beggarthyneighbor | Juan Padilla |
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| Christopher's Joy | Larry Salvato |
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| Copy My Swagger | David Jacobson |
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| Corderosa | David G. Donk |
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| Hardened Wildcat | Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. |
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| How Do I Win | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Nitara | Eric R. Reed |
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| Perfect Trippi | Dale L. Romans |
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| Princess Reyana | Jeffrey S. Englehart |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| New Mexico State Fair Thoroughbred Futurity | ALB | |
| John Hettinger S. | BEL | |
| Ricks Memorial S. | RP | |
| Flashy Lady S. | RP | |
| Remington Green S. | RP |
