Dearest Makes the Grade in Sugar Swirl
Ridden by Edgard Zayas, the 3-year-oild Midshipman filly finished one length in front of the late-closing You Bought Her, who was 3 1/4 lengths ahead of the 3-5 favorite, Stonetastic.
Golden Rod S.
Race 9 at Churchill Downs on
- One And One Sixteenth Miles
- 150000
- 4:35 PM
- on HRTV
- News
- Contenders
Stonetastic Heads Sprinters in Sugar Swirl
Stonetastic, second in this race a year ago, will look to flaunt her speed in the six-furlong Sugar Swirl Stakes for females 3 and up at Gulfstream Park Dec. 17.
Farrell Takes Golden Rod Gate-to-Wire
Coffee Pot Stables' homebred Farrell took a field of 12 fillies gate to wire to win the Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs by six lengths.
Golden Rod Loaded with Talent
Daddys Lil Darling is the lone graded stakes winner entered in the $200,000 Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) for juvenile fillies at Churchill Downs Nov. 26, but she'll face plenty of competition.
Valadorna Receives a Racing Break
Stonestreet Stables' Valadorna, runner-up in the Nov. 5 14 Hands Winery Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), will bypass the Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs Nov. 26 and be freshened for her sophomore campaign.
'Jasper' Gives Farish Milestone at Keeneland
Co-owner William S. Farish of Lane's End enjoyed a particularly memorable win Oct. 8 at Keeneland when Irish Jasper rallied up the rail to deny Stonetastic victory in the Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. II).
Fioretti Seeks TCA Comeback
Two Hearts Farm and Don Janes' Fioretti will attempt to join Excitable Lady (1982-83) as the only repeat winners of the Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. II) when she faces seven opponents Oct. 8 at Keeneland.
Taris Dominant in Humana Distaff
Back at arguably her best distance, Taris shined brightest in the $300,000 Humana Distaff (gr. I) May 7 at Churchill Downs.
Taris Will Cut Back for Humana Distaff
Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, and Susan Magnier's multiple graded-stakes winner Taris will cut back in distance after a strong effort in a 1 1/8-mile grade I stakes in California when she starts in the $300,000 Humana Distaff (gr. I) May 7.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 03/22/2016
Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita, Sunland Park, Australia, Fair Grounds, Golden Gate and More View Slideshow
Stonetastic Speeds to Inside Information Win
Stoneway Farm's Stonetastic took charge soon after the start and never relinquished her lead en route to a commanding victory in the $200,000 Inside Information Stakes (gr. II) March 19 at Gulfstream Park.
Dream Dance DQ'd From Golden Rod Third
Stoneway Farm's Dream Dance has been disqualified from her third-place finish in the 2015 Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs after she tested positive for an overage phenylbutazone.
Best Behavior Tops Stonetastic in Sugar Swirl
Best Behavior would not be denied Dec. 26, holding off a challenge from 1-5 favorite Stonetastic in the stretch to register a clear victory in the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.
Dogwood Trail Geared Up for Sugar Swirl
Jacks or Better Farm's Dogwood Trail is geared up for the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 26, where she will seek to run her record to 2-for-2 in graded stakes competition.
Carina Mia Wins Stakes Debut in Golden Rod
Entered in the Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) off a dominating maiden special weight win Oct. 29 at Keeneland, Carina Mia handled the class jump Nov. 28 to register a decisive victory at Churchill Downs.
Dothraki Queen Heads Golden Rod
Dothraki Queen, a grade II winner over the track, heads a field of nine juvenile fillies for the $200,000 Golden Rod Stakes Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs.
Taris Ships, Stretches Out for Go For Wand
Proven more than formidable sprinting, Taris will try a slightly new aspect heading east for the $300,000 Go For Wand Handicap (gr. III) Nov. 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Keen Ice 'Strong Possibility' for Clark
Trainer Dale Romans says "there's a strong possibility" that Donegal Racing's Keen Ice could make another start this year in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs.
Merry Meadow Seeks Third Straight in 'Bertie
Homebred Merry Meadow, winner of the Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III) for trainer Mark Hennig, is the 121-pound highweight in a field of seven entered for the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park.
Awesome Baby Heads Speedy Field in La Brea
A two-time graded stakes winner earlier this year at Santa Anita Park, Awesome Baby will put her speed to the test when she returns to action in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (gr. I) on opening day Dec. 26 at the Arcadia track.
West Coast Belle Rolls to Golden Rod Win
West Coast Belle kept her record perfect in three career starts for owners Gary and Mary West when coming from off the pace to take the $230,400 Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-old fillies Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs 2YO Stakes Preview
Louisville Courier-Journal turf writer Jennie Rees previews the 2-year-old stakes races at Churchill Downs on November 29. Watch Video
Golden Rod Holds Plenty of Opportunity
A full field of 12 for the $200,000 Golden Rod Stakes (gr. II) Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs looks wide open. The 1 1/16-mile race shares the card with the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II) for the boys.
Judy the Beauty Holds in Filly & Mare Sprint
There was no Groupie Doll to stand in her way this season, and Judy the Beauty would not be denied victory in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
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.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Maker | Ian R. Wilkes |
|
| Canaryinacoalmine | Ralph W. Comi, Jr. |
|
| Daddy's Memory | McLean Robertson |
|
| Madly Truly | Mark E. Casse |
|
| Naive Enough | Ignacio Correas, IV |
|
| Playful Love | H. Graham Motion |
|
| Runway Giant | Rudy R. Rodriguez |
|
| Stonetastic | Kelly J. Breen |
|
| Streethomealabama | William Heffner |
|
| Vexed | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
|
More Race Results
- At this Track
More Stakes Entries
- At this Track
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago H. (G3) | CD | 6/24 |
