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.
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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.
'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.
Not This Time Overwhelms Iroquois Rivals
In his first stakes start, Albaugh Family Stable homebred Not This Time rallied four wide in the far turn then drew off in the stretch to post about a six-length victory in the $150,000 Iroquois Stakes (gr. III) Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs Sets Upcoming Stakes
Stakes schedules with combined purses of more than $3.2 million were announced July 27 by Churchill Downs for the Kentucky track's upcoming 2016 meets.
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.
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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.
Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale Posts Declines
The Fasig-Tipton winter mixed sale concluded Feb. 9 with across-the-board declines as buyers continued to be selective and competitive on the upper echelon horses and little demand for lesser quality offerings.
Flashy American, Funfair Light Up Bid Board
Graded stakes winner Flashy American and stakes-winning Funfair sold in quick succession for $395,000 and $350,000, respectively, Feb. 9 during the second day of the Fasig-Tipton winter mixed sale
Goldy Espony Rolls in La Prevoyante
Goldy Espony dictated the pace throughout the 1 1/2-mile La Prevoyante Stakes (gr. IIIT) and rolled to a clear win Dec. 26 at Gulfstream Park.
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.
Goldy Espony Starts Outside in La Prevoyante
While she will start from the outside post in a field of 12, Goldy Espony will try for a fifth win in six starts when she goes in the $100,000 La Prevoyante Handicap (gr. III) Saturday.
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.
Mutatis Mutandis, Danza Cavallo Meet Again
The second- and third-place finishers from the Flower Bowl Stakes (gr. IT) Oct. 3 on the Belmont Park turf are scheduled to meet again in the Long Island Handicap (gr. IIIT).
Molly Morgan Brings $1.35M at F-T Sale
Grade I winner Molly Morgan sold for $1.35 million to Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky November sale Nov. 1 in Lexington
Curvy Hits Pay Dirt in E.P. Taylor Stakes
A two-time group winner in England and Ireland, Curvy made the most of her second North American start, taking the $500,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes Presented by HPIBet (Can-IT) Oct. 18 at Woodbine.
European Invaders Seek E. P. Taylor Victory
Half of the 12 horses entered in the E. P. Taylor Stakes (Can-IT) will be making their first or second start in North America.
Stephanie's Kitten Seeks Flower Bowl Repeat
Trainer Chad Brown could have as many as four of the 10 possible runners in the Flower Bowl, but expected rain in the New York area will make this a challenging race to forecast.
Dothraki Queen Rules Pocahontas
Magdalena Racing's Dothraki Queen splits 2-year-old fillies in mid-stretch and draws clear to win the $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. II) Sept. 12 at Churchill Downs. Just Wicked, the 1-2 favorite, tires and finishes fourth.
Just Wicked Stretches Out for Pocahontas
Adirondack Stakes (gr. II) victress Just Wicked heads a field of eight for the $200,000 Pocahontas (gr. II) Sept. 12 at Churchill Downs, an event that officially launches the 2015-16 Road to the Kentucky Oaks.
Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Monday Hips to Watch
A sampling of horses to watch at Monday night's opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling auction.
Flashy American, Willow Hills in Groupie Doll
Preston Stables' Flashy American, who last raced in the grade I Delaware Handicap, and the lightly raced but ultra-consistent Willow Hills are among those entered for the $100,000 Groupie Doll Stakes (gr. II) Aug. 8.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Amie's Dini | Wayne M. Catalano |
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| Awesome Flower | Michael J. Maker |
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| Bahia Beach | Darrin Miller |
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| Ciguaraya | Eddie Kenneally |
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| Elena Strikes | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Flashy American | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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| Harlan's Special | Gary G. Hartlage |
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| Ice Cream Silence | George R. Arnold, II |
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| Magic Hour | Ian R. Wilkes |
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| Milam | Eddie Kenneally |
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| Molly Morgan | Dale L. Romans |
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| Nevada Deputy | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Redheaded Witch | Bart A. Barnes |
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| Rosalind | Chad C. Brown |
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| Stonetastic | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Twice the Lady | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Wine Princess | Steve Margolis |
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