Somali Lemonade Squeezes Out Diana Upset
Somali Lemonade surged to the lead in deep stretch and just held off multiple grade I winner Stephanie's Kitten to win the $500,000 TVG Diana Stakes (gr. IT) July 19 at Saratoga Race Course.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Anna Sophia | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Dame Marie | Eddie Kenneally |
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| Disposablepleasure | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Firehouse Red | J. Larry Jones |
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| Goldrush Girl | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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| June Cleaver | Michael Ann Ewing |
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| Koko Loca (IRE) | Justin R. Evans |
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| Lily Hannah | Dale L. Romans |
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| Matching Skies | Joseph W. Mazza |
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| Miz Ida | Steve Margolis |
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| More Than Love | Jane Cibelli |
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| Run a Risk | George R. Arnold, II |
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| Stephanie's Kitten | Chad C. Brown |
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| Treasured Up | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
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| Welcome Dance | Michael R. Matz |
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Emollient, Strathnaver Need Bit More in Diana
The connections of a pair of turf females who just missed major scores in their previous starts, Emollient and Strathnaver, hope for better July 19 in the TVG Diana Stakes (gr. IT) on the first Saturday of the Saratoga meet.
Five-Time Stakes Winner Miz Ida Retired
Richard and Bertram Klein's Miz Ida, a five-time stakes winner, twice in graded company, has been retired after her fifth-place finish in the Ellis Park Turf Stakes July 5.
Resolute Honey Hues Takes Mint Julep
Honey Hues held off the stretch challenge from I'm Already Sexy June 7 at Churchill Downs to win the $100,000 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. III) and earn the first stakes victory of her career.
Early Times Mint Julep: Miz Ida Seeks Repeat
Richard and Bertram Klein's Miz Ida bids for consecutive victories in the $100,000 Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT), the featured race of the Belmont Stakes day card June 7 at Churchill Downs.
A Little Bit Sassy Shows Spunk in Edgewood
A Little Bit Sassy tracked pacesetter Istanford into the homestretch and eventually pulled away to capture the $171,750 Edgewood Stakes May 2 on the turf at Churchill Downs.
Effie Trinket Ships to Churchill in Turf Mile
Effie Trinket, stablemate of Derby runner Samraat, will be tough to beat in the May 3 Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile (gr. IIT). Nine older fillies and mares will battle for $300,000.
Centre Court to Defend Jenny Wiley Title
G. Watts Humphrey's 5-year-old mare Centre Court will attempt become only the second repeat winner of the Jenny Wiley Stakes (gr. IT) at Keeneland when she takes on nine rivals in the 1 1/16-mile turf race April 12.
Bobby's Kitten Breezes for Blue Grass
On a chilly morning at Keeneland, trainer Chad Brown sent Ken and Sarah Ramsey's Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I) contender Bobby's Kitten through his final pre-race drill.
Kitten's Joy Tops 2013 General Sire List
Kitten's Joy, the Ken and Sarah Ramsey-raced stallion who stands at their Ramsey Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., overcame the odds to emerge on top as North America's leading sire for 2013.
Abaco Makes the Grade in Cardinal 'Cap
Shuffled back at the break and swung wide off the turn, Phipps Stable homebred Abaco overcame with a strong late run to win the $112,800 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT), her first graded score, on Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs.
Miz Ida Returns to Site of Last Victory
Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) winner Miz Ida returns to the site of her latest victory in the $100,000 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs.
Ballston Spa Stakes Draws Competitive Field
Grade I winner Centre Court will face Laughing, Miz Ida, Somali Lemonade, and Hungry Island trying to make it back to the winner's circle in the $250,000 Ketel One Ballston Spa Stakes (gr. IIT) Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Stephanie's Kitten Leaning Toward Beverly D.
Following a troubled third in the Diana Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course, two-time grade I winner Stephanie's Kitten is under consideration for the $750,000 Beverly D. Stakes (gr. IT) on Aug. 17 at Arlington.
Owner Elaine Klein Dies
Elaine Klein, who had great success racing and breeding horses with her husband, Bertram, and son, Richard, died July 31 after a battle with cancer.
Laughing Goes All the Way in Diana Thriller
A determined Laughing (IRE) refused to relinquish the lead in the $588,000 Diana Stakes July 27 over the inner turf course at Saratoga Race Course, leading the all the way for her first grade I victory in a terrific finish.
Four Grade I Winners Highlight Diana
Chad Brown trio to tackle Stephanie's Kitten, Centre Court in 1 1/8-mile turf event.
Pedigree Analysis: The Kittens Keep Coming
by Anne Peters
One could attribute the success of Kitten's Joy as a sire to the many savvy breeders who stepped out of their comfort zone to use a turf stayer, but that would be wrong.
2013 Robert G. Dick Memorial Loses Grade
Following a review by the AGSC, the Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes will lose its grade III status this season after being moved from the scheduled turf to the main-track dirt July 13 at Delaware Park.
Sisterly Love After Grade in Ontario Matron
Sisterly Love, coming off her first stakes win in a romp over the Polytrack at Woodbine, returns for a shot at her first graded victory in the $150,000 Ontario Matron (Can-III) July 20.
Treasured Up Digs Down for Robert Dick Tally
Favored Treasured Up outlasted Angel Terrace in the stretch run to win the off-the-turf $220,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial July 13 at Delaware Park for her second straight stakes tally.
Modesty Handicap Lines Up Competitive Field
Eight fillies and mares will take to the Arlington Park turf July 13 for the $200,000 Modesty Handicap (gr. IIIT). Graded stakes winners and maiden winners alike will contest the 1 3/16-mile turf trial.
Goldberg Entry Heads Robert Dick Memorial
Irish-breds Tannery and Laughing are top weights in 1 3/8-mile turf stakes at Delaware Park July 13.
Hessonite Back at Parx for James Penny
One year after finishing a close second to fellow New York-bred Gitchee Goomie in the Dr. James Penny Memorial Handicap (gr. III), Hessonite is back at Parx for this year's edition of the 1 1/16-mile turf race.
Channel Lady Owns Class Edge in All Along
Grade III winner Channel Lady carries top weight of 124 pounds into the $100,000 Edward P. Evans All Along Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the evening of June 22 at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va.
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| Race 7 (ALW) at CD on 6/29/14 | |
| Race 9 (ALW) at CD on 6/29/14 | |
| Race 10 (MSW) at CD on 6/29/14 | |
| Race 4 (MSW) at CD on 6/29/14 | |
| Race 8 (MSW) at CD on 6/29/14 |
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| Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) | CD |
| La Troienne S. (gr. II) | CD |
| Alysheba S. (gr. II) | CD |
| American Turf S. (gr. II) | CD |
| Edgewood S. | CD |
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