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European, American stars earn Breeders' Cup spots

Sports News // 1 year ago

European, American stars earn Breeders' Cup spots

Inspiral in France, Casa Creed at Saratoga and Fev Rover in Virginia all earned Breeders' Cup spots in weekend horse racing.

Geaux Rocket Ride, Scotland, join the top ranks of 3-year-olds in weekend horse racing

Sports News // 1 year ago

Geaux Rocket Ride, Scotland, join the top ranks of 3-year-olds in weekend horse racing

Geau Rocket ride and Scotland joined the crowded top ranks of 3-year-olds with weekend victories, defeating rivals who had been through the Triple Crown wars; all the weekend horse racing, recapped right here.

Ex-Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus dies at 26

Sports News // 1 year ago

Ex-Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus dies at 26

Fusaichi Pegasus, the thoroughbred who won the 2000 Kentucky Derby, has died, Ashford Stud announced. He was 26.

Juvenile champion Forte remains Kentucky Derby favorite with weekend win

Sports News // 1 year ago

Juvenile champion Forte remains Kentucky Derby favorite with weekend win

The 2022 juvenile champion, Forte, returned to action with a smashing victory in Saturday's Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, retaining his spot as the favorite for the May 6 Kentucky Derby.

Mandaloun wins classic battle with Midnight Bourbon in New Orleans

Sports News // 2 years ago

Mandaloun wins classic battle with Midnight Bourbon in New Orleans

Mandaloun got the better of Midnight Bourbon in a classic confrontation in New Orleans;, Golden Sixty's 16-race win streak ended in Hong Kong and another new Kentucky Derby candidate popped up.

Glitter, gold featured on weekend's global horse racing scene

Sports News // 3 years ago

Glitter, gold featured on weekend's global horse racing scene

Weekend horse racing showcased some potential stars of 2022, from 2-year-olds up the ladder to older horses like Serve the King, Obligatory and Azul Coast, looking toward the big races of the New Year.

Knicks Go wins Whitney, Ireland and Texas split big turf races at Saratoga

Sports News // 3 years ago

Knicks Go wins Whitney, Ireland and Texas split big turf races at Saratoga

Knicks Go won the Grade I Whitney, Ireland and Texas split the big New York turf races and Bella Sofia won the Grade I Test Stakes to highlight one of the biggest weekends of the Saratoga summer.

Royal Ascot 2021 set the stage for racing around world

Sports News // 3 years ago

Royal Ascot 2021 set the stage for racing around world

The five days of Royal Ascot 2021 set the stage for racing around the world for the rest of the year and into the future; reports from France, Japan, Hong Kong and around North America.

Maxfield back in Kentucky Derby picture

Sports News // 4 years ago

Maxfield back in Kentucky Derby picture

Kentucky Derby prospect Maxfield was one of many Thoroughbreds who returned successfully from long layoffs as horse racing revved up during the Memorial Day weekend.

Europeans dominate Belmont turf, Kentucky Downs adds $1M event to weekend card

Sports News // 5 years ago

Europeans dominate Belmont turf, Kentucky Downs adds $1M event to weekend card

European 3-year-olds dominate American rivals in Belmont's turf races while Kentucky Downs adds a $1 million to the weekend horse racing mix.

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I made the lead with her and then she stopped focusing, so I tapped her and when I did she just bolted out. But still that other horse was never going to pass me
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Oct 12, 2009

Nice easy pace to the half and then let her stretch it out in an attempt to take the foreign turn of foot away from them down the lane
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Aug 10, 2009

I was working diligently to get him a path to let him stretch his legs
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Apr 12, 2010

I didn't think it was the best part of the track
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Oct 29, 2007

From what I know of this horse, he's come full circle
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup May 29, 2007

San Diego Handicap (1990) San Juan Capistrano Handicap (1990, 1993, 1999) Turf Classic Stakes (1990) Del Mar Breeders' Cup Mile (1991, 1996) Santa Ana Handicap (1991, 1994, 1998, 1999) Oaklawn Handicap (1992, 1994) Pacific Classic Stakes (1992) Santa Barbara Handicap (1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002) Eddie Read Handicap (1993, 2000) Super Derby (1994) San Felipe Stakes (1994, 1995) Santa Anita Derby (1997) Woodward Stakes (1997, 2006) Arkansas Derby (1999) Spinster Stakes (1999) Pimlico Special (2000) Wood Memorial Stakes (2000) Del Mar Oaks (2002) Delta Jackpot Stakes (2002) Las Cienegas Handicap (2002) Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (2002) Jenny Wiley Stakes (2002) Arlington Million (2004) John C. Mabee Handicap (2004) Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (2004) Hollywood Futurity (2006) Maid of the Mist Stakes (2006) Clark Handicap (2006) La Habra Stakes (2006) Tuzla Handicap (2006) River City Handicap (2007) Tropical Turf Handicap (2007) Tropical Park Oaks (2007) Haskell Invitational Handicap (2008) Suwannee River Handicap (2008) Firecracker Handicap (2008, 2009) Travers Stakes (2009)

American Classics / Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Turf (1993) Breeders' Cup Sprint (1995) Kentucky Derby (1998, 2000, 2008) Preakness Stakes (1998, 2008) Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (2007) Belmont Stakes (2009) Breeder's Cup Ladies Classic (2010)

International race wins: Japanese Oaks (2001) Queen's Plate (1998)

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