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BH 100: Covered Up

By Evan Hammonds
August 23, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Placing of Alabama Stakes has kept it from the cover

Songbird Exits Alabama in Good Order

The morning after her seven-length victory in the Alabama Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 20, undefeated Songbird was relaxed and happy, said Christina Jelm, who has overseen trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's horses at Saratoga this summer.

Songbird a Perfect 10 After Easy Alabama Win

Stretching out to 1 1/4 miles for the first time proved no problem for unbeaten filly Songbird as the 3-year-old daughter of Medaglia d'Oro waltzed to a clear lead in the far turn and was never challenged late in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I).

Metaboss Returns, Plus an Alabama Longshot

By J. Keeler Johnson
August 18, 2016
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Del Mar Handicap (gr. II) and Alabama Stakes (gr. I).

Songbird Soars into Alabama

August 17, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Six challengers will attempt to remove champion Songbird from her undefeated throne in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 20 at Saratoga Race Course.

Songbird Keeps Improving Toward Alabama

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Worked five furlongs in 1:00.64 at Saratoga Aug. 9.

Songbird Heading East for Summer Campaign

By Jeremy Balan
June 19, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, West Region

A day after she had her way with an overmatched field in her fourth consecutive start at Santa Anita Park, owner Rick Porter decided Songbird needs to take it to the other top fillies in her division.

Songbird Fleet in First Work Back

The June 18 Summertime Oaks (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park is the hopeful target for Songbird's return, if all goes well as she gears up in training. After that, owner Rick Porter said, "there's a lot of good races on the East Coast."

Grade I Winner Embellish the Lace Retired

By Lenny Shulman
September 24, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Thoroughbred Sales

Embellish the Lace exited the Cotillion Stakes with a leg injury and has been retired, according to owner Alex Lieblong. She won three of six races and more than $440,000.

Embellish the Lace Upsets Alabama

By Claire Novak
August 22, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Embellish the Lace turned it around from a ninth-place finish in the June 27 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) and took the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 22 at Saratoga on the front end.

Jones Returns for Alabama Bid With Hot Hand

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 21, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Jones has Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) heroine Lovely Maria and her multiple graded stakes-winning stablemate I'm a Chatterbox in the 135th running of the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Slideshow: Princess of Sylmar

September 24, 2014

Relive moments from the racing career of Princess of Sylmar. view slideshow

Princess of Sylmar

September 24, 2014

Relive moments from the racing career of Princess of Sylmar.

After the Wire: Arlington Million

By Evan Hammonds
August 17, 2014

Evan Hammonds looks at the Arlington Million, Secretariat Stakes, and Alabama Stakes. watch video

After the Wire: Arlington Million

August 17, 2014

Evan Hammonds looks at the Arlington Million, Secretariat Stakes, and Alabama Stakes.

Stopchargingmaria Adds Alabama to Her Account

August 16, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Even-money choice Stopchargingmaria, always prominent for jockey John Velazquez, prevailed in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) for her second top-level win in a row at the Saratoga Race Course meet Aug. 16.

Stopchargingmaria Repole's Latest Cash Cow

By Steve Haskin
August 13, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

CCA Oaks winner will try to extend her winning streak to three in Alabama Stakes

Slideshow: Royal Delta

December 9, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing

Highlights from the career of dual champion Royal Delta. view slideshow

Saratoga Diary: Coming Up Rosie and Rosario

By Vic Zast
August 21, 2013

Riding feats override hoopla on final day of Alabama Week. read blog

After the Wire - Arlington Million

By Evan Hammonds
August 18, 2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Arlington Million and Alabama Stakes while highlighting Kitten's Joy and Ken Ramsey's achievement. watch video

After the Wire - Arlington Million

August 18, 2013

Evan Hammonds recaps the Arlington Million and Alabama Stakes while highlighting Kitten's Joy and Ken Ramsey's achievement.

Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Strong Mandate

By Vic Zast
August 18, 2013

Joyous moments and tragic events collide. read blog

Princess of Sylmar Crowned Queen of Alabama

By Jack Shinar
August 17, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Princess of Sylmar likely wrapped up an Eclipse Award as outstanding 3-year-old filly with another sharp victory in the Alabama Stakes Aug. 17 at Saratoga Race Course, her third grade I victory in a row.

Tell a Great Story Out of Alabama With Hives

Tell a Great Story will be scratched from the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) after breaking out in hives the morning of Aug. 16 at Saratoga Race Course, according to Tom Mullikin, Sagamore Racing's general manager.

That Handicapping Show: Arlington Million

By Claire Novak
August 15, 2013
Handicapping

Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Arlington Million and Alabama S. watch video

That Handicapping Show - Arlington Million

August 15, 2013

Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Arlington Million and Alabama Stakes this weekend. Will Princess of Sylmar lock in her Eclipse Award with this race? Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Arlington Million.

Alabama May Clinch Princess of Sylmar Eclipse

With most of the big-name 3-year-old fillies on the sidelines or headed elsewhere, King of Prussia Stable's Princess of Sylmar will face only five foes in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 17 at Saratoga Race Course.

Pletcher Targets Woodward with Cross Traffic

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 4, 2013
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Whitney Invitational winner Cross Traffic emerged from his first grade I victory "very well," trainer Todd Pletcher reported Aug. 4, with the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course as his next major target.

Saratoga 150 Celebration Offers $15,000 Wager

Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson are underwriting the $75,000 Saratoga 150 promotion that offers five fans the opportunity of betting $15,000 to win on one horse in a key stakes race.

After the Wire - 8/19/2012

By Evan Hammonds
August 19, 2012
Handicapping

Evan Hammonds recaps the Arlington Million, Beverly D., Alabama Stakes, and more! watch video

Cotillion Could Be Next for Dazzling Questing

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin still was excited the morning after Questing's dazzling nine-length victory in the Alabama Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 18 at Saratoga Race Course.

After the Wire - 8/19/2012

August 19, 2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Arlington Million, Beverly D., Alabama Stakes, and more!

Injured Zo Impressive Resting Comfortably

Grade I winner Zo Impressive was resting comfortably in her stall Aug. 19, the day after suffering a condylar fracture in her right front leg while running fourth in the Alabama Stakes (gr. I).

Saratoga Diary: Like an Arrow

By Vic Zast
August 19, 2012

Questing wins a scintillating Alabama. read blog

Saratoga Diary: Mornings on the Backstretch

By Vic Zast
August 18, 2012

Leisurely dawns lead to action-packed afternoons at Saratoga. read blog

Ortiz Cleared to Ride Questing in Alabama

Irad Ortiz Jr. was released from Saratoga Hospital the afternoon of Aug. 17 after X-rays were negative on his right ankle. He is cleared to ride Questing in the Alabama Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 18.

Alabama Draws Classy Field of Seven

With the division wide open midway through August, each of seven fillies entered in the 132nd edition of the 1 1/4-mile event seeks to strengthen her championship credentials with a victory Aug. 18.

Behind the Scenes with: Grace Hall

By Claire Novak
August 14, 2012

Alabama Stakes contender poses for pictures, and Claire Novak asks a few questions of owner Michael Dubb and trainer Tony Dutrow. read blog

Alabama: Grace Hall in Championship Pursuit

When Grace Hall crosses Union Avenue from Barn 57 en route to an engagement in the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 18, a plan masterminded by trainer Tony Dutrow could come closer to fruition.

Grace Hall Turns in Final Pre-Alabama Work

Grace Hall, one of four grade I winners pointing to the Aug. 18 Alabama (gr. I), had her final serious work prior to the 1 1/4-mile race this morning, breezing four furlongs at Delaware Park in :49.40.

Zo Impressive Ready for CCA Oaks Rematch

Zo Impressive won the June 23 Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park with resolute style, but faces a tough task in the $300,000 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course July 21.

Royal Delta is Evidence of a Powerful Cross

September 1, 2011
Thoroughbred Breeding

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The feeling that Empire Maker's move to Japan was a significant loss for U.S. breeders, especially as an excellent cross for A.P. Indy, was reinforced when Royal Delta won the Alabama.

Featured Horse Profile: Royal Delta

August 20, 2011
Thoroughbred Racing

Alabama winner goes to the head of the 3yo filly class. More Information

Royal Delta Exacts Revenge in Alabama

Royal Delta flew by It's Tricky and Plum Pretty at the eighth pole and pulled clear for an easy win in the $500,000 TVG Alabama (gr. I) Aug. 20 at Saratoga.