Record Gross, Average Up at Arqana Day 1
- By Ron Mitchell
Average of €70,912 ($77,900) represents 14.7% gain
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Late Run Lifts Dacita to Victory in Diana
With a strong outside rally in the final furlong, Dacita (CHI) just edged Recepta at the wire to win the $500,000 Diana Stakes (gr. IT) July 23 at Saratoga Race Course.
Litfin at Large: Saratoga Friday-Saturday
Saratoga's 2016 meet will begin by featuring 2-year-olds and turf races.
Miss Temple City Set for U.S. Return in Diana
With divisional leader Tepin away, Miss Temple City and 10 other turf females will try to take advantage in the $500,000 Diana Stakes (gr. IT) July 23 at Saratoga Race Course.
Miss Temple City Returns to Work Tab
Miss Temple City got back to business stateside July 8 when she turned in her first timed move since finishing fourth in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Eng-II) at Royal Ascot June 15.
Shamardal Colt Leads Arqana Opener
A Shamardal colt sold for the highest price of 720,000 euros (U.S. $799,919) at the opening session of the Arqana Deauville yearling sale, launching Europe's yearling auction season Aug. 15.
Hard Not to Like Wins Record Diana Thriller
Hard Not to Like came flying and secured her second consecutive grade I victory July 25, edging out Tepin in the final strides of the $500,000 TVG Diana Stakes (gr. IT) at Saratoga while setting a turf course record.
TimeformUS Preview: The Grade I Diana
How We're Playing the Grade 1 Diana Stakes at Saratoga. read blog
That Handicapping Show: The Diana Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra discuss the Diana Stakes (gr. IT) featuring Tepin, Hard Not to Like, and Stephanie's Kitten. Watch Video
Tepin Takes on Hard Not to Like in Diana
Robert Masterson's Tepin will take on Hard Not to Like July 25 in the $500,000 TVG Diana Stakes (gr. I), both last-out grade I winners looking to add another event of the highest caliber to their resumes.
Europeans Have Dominated F&M Turf
Out of 15 runnings of the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT), females bred in Europe have won nine times.
Matz Says He Nearly Retired Somali Lemonade
After a string of four off-the-board performances in stakes races last year, trainer Michael Matz strongly considered retiring his graded stakes-winning turf mare Somali Lemonade.
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.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Diana Stakes
Weekend stakes analysis for the Diana Stakes and San Clemente Stakes. read blog
That Handicaping Show: The Diana Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Diana Stakes and the Sanford Stakes, both July 19 at Saratoga. Watch Video
That Handicaping Show: The Diana Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Diana Stakes and the Sanford Stakes, both July 19 at Saratoga. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Diana.
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.
Schwartz Seeks BC Double with Alterite
After Zagora stormed home in last year's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, owner Martin Schwartz and trainer Chad Brown are hoping for a repeat with Alterite, already a grade I winner in her first U.S. start.
Seven-Figure Pair Anchor Arqana Opening
A Dubawi colt and a Galileo filly each sold for 1 million euros ($1,332,676 in United States funds) Aug. 17 on opening day of the Arqana Deauville yearling sale.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS plays for Sunday's top stakes races. read blog
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.
Trainer Lynch Suspended After Recent Arrest
The Ontario Racing Commission has suspended trainer Brian Lynch following his recent arrest Woodbine. He was charged with making death threats and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
Play It Again: Old Tune Wins Hillsborough
Stud TNT's Old Tune, winner of Tampa Bay Downs' Feb. 2 Endeavour Stakes (gr. IIIT), returns to win the March 9 Hillsborough Stakes (gr. IIIT) at nine furlongs. Her score is trainer Todd Pletcher's fourth Hillsborough victory.
Romacaca Heads Suwannee River Stakes
Seven-year-old Romacaca will try to secure the 11th stakes victory of her career and third at Gulfstream Park when she faces an expected seven other fillies and mares in the $150,000 Suwannee River Stakes Feb. 9.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Aruna | H. Graham Motion |
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| Aviate (GB) | William I. Mott |
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| Bay to Bay | Brian A. Lynch |
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| Dyna Waltz (GB) | Jonathan E. Sheppard |
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| Giants Play | Christophe Clement |
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| Justaroundmidnight (IRE) | Patrick L. Biancone |
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| Mekong Melody (IRE) | Roger L. Attfield |
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| Romacaca | Danny L. Miller |
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| Unbridled Humor | H. Graham Motion |
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| Zagora (FR) | Chad C. Brown |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| O.D. McDonald S. | ALB | |
| Wild Applause S. | BEL | |
| Chicago H. (G3) | CD | |
| River Rock Casino H. | HST | |
| Edward Evans S. | LRL |
