Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Burials
- By Vic Zast
Saginaw is euthanized on day sesquicentennial mementos are placed in time capsule. read blog
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Saratoga Diary: Cut from the Same Cloth
- By Vic Zast
Fashion comes in every form at the racecourse. read blog
No Catching Bashart in With Anticipation
Wheeled back in 11 days after breaking his maiden, Bashart led all the way to capture the $200,000 With Anticipation Stakes (gr. IIIT) with style Aug. 29 on the turf at Saratoga Race Course.
That Handicapping Show: The Woodward Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Watch Video
Saratoga Closing Day Admission Benefits PDJF
Proceeds from admissions on closing day at Saratoga Race Course Sept. 2, will be donated in the name of Ramon Dominguez to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, the New York Racing Association announced.
Fort Larned Will Miss Woodward Stakes
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Fort Larned will be scratched out of the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31 because he is not 100%, trainer Ian Wilkes said the morning of Aug. 29.
Saratoga Diary: Newsmaker of the Meet
- By Vic Zast
Ramseys Set Saratoga Owners' Record. read blog
Ramseys Break Win Mark at Saratoga
With Granny Mc's Kitten's victory in the $100,000 P.G. Johnson Stakes Aug. 28, owners Ken and Sarah Ramsey set a modern-day record for single-meet victories at Saratoga Race Course.
Silver Max Seeks Third Summer Score in Baruch
Coming in off a 5 3/4-length victory in the Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT), Silver Max looks for a repeat performance in Saratoga Race Course's Aug. 31 running of the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT).
Zayat Pair to Tangle in Forego Stakes
Ahmed Zayat hopes to make an early trip to the winner's circle in the Forego Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 31, just before Paynter continues on his comeback trail in the featured Woodward (gr. I).
Successful Dan, Paynter Head Strong Woodward
Successful Dan and Paynter, two horses who have overcome great physical difficulties to continue their racing careers, head a strong edition of the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31.
The Week in Photos for 8/27/2013
Saratoga, Travers, Del Mar, Pacific Classic; Game on Dude, Monmouth, Calder, Woodbine
And They're Off: Saratoga Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin talk the Travers and fresh faces at Saratoga. Plus, comments from D. Wayne Lukas. Watch Video
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Transformation
- By Vic Zast
Saratoga enters its final week as crowds begin to thin. read blog
Dominguez Honored in Saratoga Ceremony
In an emotional ceremony in the winner's circle at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 25, retired jockey Ramon Dominguez was presented with the Mike Venezia Award and the 2012 Eclipse Award trophy he was unable to accept last January.
Travers Day Handle, Attendance Increase
Saratoga Race Course reported gains in pari-mutuel handle and attendance for its Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I) program.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary University of Lukas
- By Vic Zast
Student learns from mentor that hope is a powerful tool. read blog
Will Take Charge Nails Moreno in Travers
Willis Horton's Will Take Charge finally got the big one, and did so at the expense of the country's top 3-year-olds in the $1 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Saratoga Race Course.
Capo Bastone Delivers King's Bishop Shocker
Capo Bastone, a colt that had long failed to tap his potential, finally displayed his talent with a roaring finish to capture the $500,000 Foxwoods King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) going away at odds of 28-1 Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Laughing Uncatchable in Ballston Spa
Richard Santulli's Laughing captured her third victory in as many starts this year with a wire-to-wire victory in the Ketel One Ballston Spa Stakes (gr. IIT) at Saratoga Race Course.
Gritty Sweet Lulu Overcomes All in Test
Steve Beneto's Sweet Lulu shipped across the country, ran on dirt for the first time, tackled graded stakes company, and emerged victorious in the $500,000 Test Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 24.
Rosario Out Six Weeks with Fractured Foot
Jockey Joel Rosario fractured a bone in his left foot and will be sidelined for six weeks. He will be replaced by Jose Lezcano on Orb in the Travers Stakes; a rider is still needed for Game On Dude in the Pacific Classic.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Cajuns & Mohicans
- By Vic Zast
Tempo rising at Spa Course for Travers Stakes. read blog
Dominguez to Receive Mike Venezia Award
Ramon Dominguez, a three-time winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey, will be presented with the Mike Venezia Memorial Award Aug. 25 at Saratoga Race Course.
Sizzling Dance to Bristol Captures Ballerina
Dance to Bristol ran her winning streak to seven races with her first grade I tally in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes, staving off favored Book Review by a head with determination Aug. 23 at Saratoga Race Course.
Verrazano Favored in Deep Travers Field
They've risen to the top of the 3-year-old division with definitive performances in some of the nation's biggest races. Now, North America's best sophomores--Orb, Verrazano, and Palice Malice--face off Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Saratoga, Del Mar Stakes Coverage on HRRN
Horse Racing Radio Network's "Road to the Breeders' Cup" series resumes this weekend with live coast-to-coast coverage from Saratoga Race Course and Del Mar.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Saratoga and Del Mar Graded Stakes Races. read blog
Saratoga Diary: What's Up, Pussycat?
- By Vic Zast
Puzzling developments emerge at the start of Travers Week. read blog
Italian Wedding Takes NY Turf Writers Cup
For Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard, winning the New York Turf Writers Cup (NSA-I) never gets old.
'Reality' Hits Amberjack in Big Apple Triple
Escapefromreality denied Amberjack a sweep of the Big Apple Triple while earning his first stakes victory, leading all the way in the $150,000 Albany Stakes for New York-breds Aug. 21 at Saratoga Race Course.
Lighthouse Bay Among Options in Loaded Test
Can Lighthouse Bay, who won the Prioress at odds of 21-1, hold off the likes of My Happy Face, So Many Ways, Ju Ju Eyeballs, Baby J, and California invader Sweet Lulu in Saratoga's $500,000 Test?
Slideshow: Skip Dickstein Saratoga Highlights
Skip Dickstein highlights Saratoga through years of his photography. view slideshow
Skip Dickstein Saratoga Highlights
Skip Dickstein highlights Saratoga through years of his photography.
Saratoga Diary: Coming Up Rosie and Rosario
- By Vic Zast
Riding feats override hoopla on final day of Alabama Week. read blog
Slideshow: Saratoga 150 Racing History
Follow our coverage of the Saratoga Sesquicentennial with images from the pages of The Blood-Horse magazine features during the Saratoga meet. view slideshow
The Week in Photos for 8/20/2013
Saratoga, Arlington Park, Del Mar, Woodbine, Emerald Downs, Arapahoe Park and more.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Tough to Take
- By Vic Zast
Visitors leave disappointed after disqualification in stakes race. read blog
After the Wire - Arlington Million
Evan Hammonds recaps the Arlington Million and Alabama Stakes while highlighting Kitten's Joy and Ken Ramsey's achievement. watch video
Caroline Thomas Takes Lake Placid Due to DQ
Caroline Thomas picked up the first stakes win of her career when moved up in the $200,000 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid Stakes (gr. IIT) due to the disqualification of original winner Nellie Cashman Aug. 18 at Saratoga.
Brown Elated After Biggest Day of His Career
Trainer Chad Brown was in excellent spirits on the morning of Aug. 18, the day after enjoying the biggest day of his training career with a pair of grade I grass wins in the Sword Dancer and Arlington Million.
Pletcher Stalwarts Shine in Saratoga Works
Trainer Todd Pletcher's dynamic duo of Palace Malice and Verrazano, leading contenders for the upcoming Travers Stakes (gr. I), took to the Saratoga Race Course main track Aug. 18 for their final workout before the race.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Del Mar
TimeformUS Plays for the race cards at Del Mar and Saratoga on Sunday. read blog
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Strong Mandate
- By Vic Zast
Joyous moments and tragic events collide. read blog
Princess of Sylmar Crowned Queen of Alabama
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.
Big Blue Kitten Makes Point in Sword Dancer
Big Blue Kitten, given a patient ride by Joe Bravo, burst through an opening at mid-stretch and swept past Twilight Eclipse late to post a one-length win in the $600,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) Aug. 17 at Saratoga.
McPeek Pleased With War Dancer Work
Both trainer Ken McPeek and regular rider Alan Garcia were pleased with the way War Dancer performed in his final breeze Aug. 17 prior to the Travers Stakes (gr. I). Frac Daddy was also on the tab.
Colorful Guillot Works Moreno, Salutos Amigos
"Today, he's got his ears pricked and he's looking around at people eating Dunkin' Donuts," trainer says of Travers-bound speedster's Aug. 17 move.
Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Photo Finishes
- By Vic Zast
Close races highlight a Friday card viewed by 22,940 fans. read blog
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.
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