Abel Tasman Too Strong in Acorn
Abel Tasman, winner of the May 5 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1), put on another last-to-first showcase when she shot up the rail and withstood a challenge from Salty to capture the $700,000 Acorn Stakes (G1).
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Trainer Cox, Benner Island on Same Page Into Acorn
Benner Island has a win at the Acorn's one-mile distance in an allowance-optional claimer at Churchill Downs last November, and trainer Brad Cox is confident coming into the Acorn.
Kentucky Oaks Winner Abel Tasman Cuts Back in Acorn
Abel Tasman will cut back in distance when the daughter of Quality Road tries the one-turn mile of the Acorn Stakes (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park.
Acorn in Play for Kentucky Oaks Winner Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman emerged none the worse for wear following her 1 1/4-lengths Oaks triumph and could resurface in the June 10 Acorn Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park should she continue to enthuse her Hall of Fame conditioner with her ability to bounce back.
Regrouping Salty Aims for Acorn Stakes
Salty's connections will point her next to the $700,000 Acorn Stakes (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park.
Weanlings Could Lead Keeneland Day 2
Among the horses that should draw interest during the Nov. 9 second session of this year’s Keeneland November breeding stock sale is Hip 252, a War Front colt produced from Midnight Lucky.
Carina Mia Closes to Win Acorn
The 3-year-old Malibu Moon filly earned her first grade I score, at Belmont Park in the $700,000 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) June 11, a one-turn mile that followed her six-length victory in the seven-furlong Eight Belles (gr. II) May 6 at Churchill Downs.
Polar River to Pass on Kentucky Oaks
The undefeated filly who will next take on boys in the UAE Derby (UAE-II) will likely not travel to the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), but could come to America in June for a race like the Acorn Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.
Legends: Davona Dale, Dominant Calumet Star
In a career that would land her a spot in the Racing Hall of Fame, Davona Dale enjoyed the kind of 3-year-old season that even Affirmed had to admire.
Curalina Wins First Stakes in Acorn
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Curalina, making her first start in stakes company, prevailed in a very deep field for the $750,000 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park June 6.
Promise Me Silver 'Cool Customer' at Belmont
Robert and Myrna Luttrell's homebred filly will hope to keep her perfect record in the June 6 Acorn Stakes (gr. I), the Texas-bred's debut at the top level.
Acorn Stakes Field Deep and Wide
The $750,000 Acorn Stakes (gr. I), for 3-year-old fillies at a mile, drew a well-heeled bunch that includes three unbeaten fillies.
Untapable Works Toward Ogden Phipps Stakes
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Eclipse Award-winner Untapable remains on track for the June 6 $1 million Ogden Phipps Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park after working five furlongs in 1:00.84 at June 25 at Belmont.
Undefeated Promise Me Silver Aiming for Acorn
Unbeaten Promise Me Silver breezed five furlongs at her Churchill Downs base May 22 ahead of her expected bid in the $750,000 Acorn Stakes (gr. I) for 3-year-old fillies June 6 at Belmont Park.
List of Eclipse Award Winners, Votes
Here is a complete list of the 2014 Eclipse Award winners, as voted on and presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association/Equibase, Daily Racing Form, and National Turf Writers Association.
Juddmonte's Close Hatches is Top Older Female
Though her 2014 campaign didn't end the way her connections had hoped, Close Hatches put together a strong enough resume to capture the Eclipse Award as champion older female.
Nod Goes to BC Classic as Year's Top Race
This year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) had it all: a close finish, a thrilling run through the stretch, and a lingering controversy. read blog
Juddmonte Announces 2015 Fees
Juddmonte Farms announced their stud fees for the 2015 breeding season for their North American stallion Mizzen Mast and First Defence.
Untapable Powers to Breeders' Cup Distaff Win
Untapable put the finishing touches on her 3-year-old filly championship campaign when she won the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) in a driving finish Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park.
TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Distaff
TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Can Close Hatches revert to form in the Distaff? read blog
Haskin Friday Longshot Plays
- By Steve Haskin
Let's start by saying that this year's Breeders' Cup is one of the toughest to handicap in many years, with deep, wide-open fields, none of which, except perhaps one, have a clear-cut favorite that stands far above the others read blog
Breeders' Cup Friday Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Breeders' Cup Friday races. read blog
Close Hatches Could Restore Order in Distaff
If Close Hatches can return to her top form, the outcome of the race could end with the familiar sight of trainer Bill Mott entering the winner's circle.
Artemis Agrotera Well-Placed in F&M Sprint
A winner of three straight races, Artemis Agrotera could nail down champion female sprinter honors if the daughter of Roman Ruler can extend that victory streak in the DraftKings Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint.
Midnight Lucky Out of F&M Sprint, Retired
Dual grade I winner Midnight Lucky has been withdrawn from consideration for the DraftKings Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) following a six-furlong workout Oct. 24 and will be retired, trainer Bob Baffert confirmed.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Close Hatches | William I. Mott |
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| Cue the Moon | H. James Bond |
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| Kauai Katie | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Let Me Entertain U | Thomas Albertrani |
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| Midnight Lucky | Bob Baffert |
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| Momentary Magic | H. James Bond |
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