Topic: Gowell Stakes

A long Christmas weekend of horse racing offered a final chance for some top horses to make a mark in the old year before looking forward to the new; included was the final Kentucky Derby prep of 2023.

None of the potential entrants in this year's Kentucky Derby looked quite ready for the starring role yet after this weekend's horse racing.

Victory Formation runs his way into the Kentucky Derby picture with a win in Arkansas, fields shaping up for the Pegasus World Cup program in Florida,

All North American Thoroughbreds officially celebrate their birthday Jan. 1, and those turning 3 enter their year of Kentucky Derby opportunity.

The day after Christmas brought some glittering gifts for racing fans, including stellar performances by 3-year olds Efforia in Japan and Flightline in California, as Epicenter enters the Kentucky Derby picture.

Racing fans find two presents under the tree this weekend -- a break from the rigors of handicapping and the anticipation of Opening Day at Santa Anita.

Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.

Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.

Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.

Wrapup of Thoroughbred stakes action