Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint S.

Something Extra Seeks More in Turf Sprint

• By Jerry Bossert
• April 28, 2015
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Multiple graded stakes winner Something Extra looks to add to his resume in the $150,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs on May 1.

Inaugural Evangeline Turf Sprint Lures Gantry

• By Jack Shinar
• June 18, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southwest Region

Graded stakes winners Gantry and Sum of the Parts head a field of 10 sprinters in the inaugural running of the $300,000 Evangeline Downs Turf Sprint June 21 at Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel.

Ben's Cat Shows Class in Jim McKay Triumph

• By Jack Shinar
• May 16, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

The $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint was moved to the main track after heavy rain in Baltimore, but it made little difference to Ben's Cat, who won the event for the third time in four years May 16 at Pimlico Race Course.

Amber Sky Sizzles in Al Quoz Sprint Victory

• By Myra Lewyn
• March 29, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

Amber Sky burned to a course record victory in the $1 million Al Quoz Sprint Empowered by IPIC (UAE-I) March 29 at Meydan.

No U.S. Runner for DWC Creates Questions

• By Julian Muscat
• March 28, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

The 19th renewal of the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 29 comes with a noticeable absence: There is no United States-based runner in the race previously won by American-trained horses nine times in 18 editions.

American Runners Set for World Cup Night

• By BloodHorse Staff
• March 27, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

West Point Thoroughbreds' Twilight Eclipse will try to become the first United States-based runner to win the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) March 29 at Meydan Racecourse.

Dubai World Cup: March 26 Morning Training II

• March 26, 2014
• International

Morning training at Meydan on March 26, including Rich Tapestry (Gold #8), Medicean Man (Orange #10), Zee Bros (Orange #12), Joshua Tree (Red #5), Flotilla (Blue #5), Side Glance (White #14), Berlino Di Tiger (Orange #5). Watch Video

Berlino Di Tiger Getting Familiar with Meydan

• By BloodHorse Staff
• March 25, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

United States-based sprinter Berlino Di Tiger might be an outsider for the Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-I) March 29 on the Dubai World Cup card, but his connections are expecting a top effort.

Likely World Cup Card Entrants Released

• By Myra Lewyn
• March 18, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

There are 36 grade/group I winners, including former American star Ron the Greek, among the fields taking shape for the eight Thoroughbred stakes on Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) card March 29.

Silver Cloud Determined in Bob Umphrey Win

• By BloodHorse Staff
• July 6, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Jason DaCosta's Silver Cloud chased the pace and battled down the stretch to win the $100,000 Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint in the Summit of Speed July 6 at Calder Casino & Race Course.

Trinniberg Seeks Smile Sprint Redemption

• By Claire Novak
• July 3, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Southeast Region

Champion sprinter Trinniberg looks to get back on track in a competitive edition of the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) July 6 at Calder Casino & Race Course.

Caixa Eletronica Looks to Defend True North

• By Lenny Shulman
• June 6, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

A salty field of seven sprinters will contest the six-furlong True North Stakes, with last year's 1-2 finishers back for a repeat duel against up-and-coming runners on the June 8 Belmont Stakes undercard.

Berlino Di Tiger All Out to Win Turf Sprint

• By Tom LaMarra
• May 4, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Stud Sampaio's Berlino Di Tiger rebounded from an off-the-board finish at Keeneland to win the $138,250 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint (gr. III) by a nose over Chamberlain Bridge May 4.

Perfect Officer Back for More in Shakertown

• By Claire Novak
• April 10, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

David A. Ross Racing Stable's Perfect Officer, a nose winner in last year's Shakertown Stakes (gr.IIIT), faces eight rivals April 13 when he makes his 2013 debut in the 17th running of the $100,000 turf sprint at Keeneland.

Dubai World Cup: Training 03/29/2013

• March 29, 2013
• International

Horses featured include Monsieur Joe (orange #8), Trailblazer (green #7), Private Zone (gold #6), Great Attack (orange #6), Taisei Legend (gold #7), French Fifteen (yellow #6), Royal Delta (white #1), Sarkiyla (blue #2). Watch Video

Record-Setter Shea Shea Heads Al Quoz Sprint

• By Myra Lewyn
• March 26, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

Trainer Mike de Kock's Meydan course-record setter Shea Shea aims for the most lucrative win of his career in the $1 million Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Emirates NBD (UAE-I) on the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) undercard March 30.

Animal Kingdom, Others Ready for Dubai Flight

• By Michele MacDonald
• March 19, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, International, Kentucky

Champions Animal Kingdom, Royal Delta, and Trinniberg lead an eight-horse American delegation set to fly to the United Arab Emirates, leaving Florida at approximately 9 p.m. on March 19.

Golden Mystery, Off the Jak Win Sprint Tests

• By Jack Shinar
• January 19, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

There wasn't much sunshine to be found at Gulfstream Park Jan. 19 as Golden Mystery opened the Florida Sunshine Millions program with a romping victory in the $150,000 Filly and Mare Sprint.

Indiano Turns the Tables in Mr. Prospector

• By Claire Novak
• December 29, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Stud El Aguila's Indiano turned the tables on Action Andy with a strong outside rally to take the $100,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 29.

Action Andy Vs. Indiano in Mr. Prospector

• By BloodHorse Staff
• December 26, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Robert Gerczak's Action Andy and Stud El Aguila's Indiano are headed for a rematch in the $100,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes (gr. III) Dec. 29 at Gulfstream Park.

For Trainer Ward, Family Comes First

• By Ron Mitchell
• October 31, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Although Wesley Ward believes Houyhnhnm Stable's Great Attack has a big chance to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, if the 5-year-old horse gets his picture taken in the winner's circle the trainer will not be in the photo.

BC Interview: Wesley Ward

• By Ron Mitchell
• October 19, 2012
• Breeders' Cup

Trainer Wesley Ward discusses Breeders' Cup contenders Great Attack and Politicallycorrect. Watch Video

Ben's Cat Favored to Repeat in Governor's Cup

• By BloodHorse Staff
• July 26, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Ben's Cat will be back to defend his crown against nine rivals in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup on the night of July 28, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Great Attack Surges in Twin Spires Turf Test

• By Jack Shinar
• May 5, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Great Attack, closing from fifth at mid-stretch, collared favored Bridgetown close to home for a narrow victory in the $150,350 Twin Spires Turf Sprint (gr. IIIT), the first stakes race on the Kentucky Derby card May 5.

Chamberlain Bridge Back for Twin Spires Race

• By BloodHorse Staff
• May 2, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Kentucky

Chamberlain Bridge, winner of the 2010 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs, returns to familiar territory when he takes on 11 rivals in the Twin Spires Turf Sprint at the track.