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Nitrogen Overwhelms Short Field in Off-the-Turf Wonder Again

June 7, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

D. J. Stable’s homebred Nitrogen proved to be in a class of her own, demolishing a compact field in the Grade 3 Wonder Again Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga. Originally scheduled for 1 1/16 miles […]

Pipsy’s Sensational Gate-to-Wire Triumph in G2 Intercontinental

June 6, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

Woodford Thoroughbreds’ Pipsy (IRE) showed impressive speed and determination, leading from start to finish to win the Grade 2, $200,000 Intercontinental Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, the 4-year-old filly held off […]

Reagan’s Wit Shows Guts and Talent in James W. Murphy Stakes Victory

May 17, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

Reagan’s Wit, a promising chestnut colt by Authentic, showcased a blend of greenness and raw talent to capture the $100,000 James W. Murphy Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Despite some erratic moments in the stretch, […]

Retribution Proves Sharp and Gritty in $150,000 Chick Lang Stakes Victory at Pimlico

May 17, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

Displaying a potent combination of speed and determination, Retribution, a promising son of freshman sire Vekoma, overcame a wide draw to capture his first stakes victory in the $150,000 Chick Lang Stakes at Pimlico Race […]

Zeitlos Powers to Victory in a Thrilling Skipat Stakes at Pimlico

May 17, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

Stonestreet Stables and Peter Leidel’s accomplished mare Zeitlos made a triumphant return to the races, capturing the $125,000 Skipat Stakes at Pimlico Race Course with a powerful stretch rally. The 5-year-old daughter of Curlin, trained […]

Preakness Showdown: Journalism Leads Charge for Triple Crown Glory

May 17, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

The historic Pimlico Race Course is set for a thrilling renewal of the G1 Preakness Stakes on May 17, 2025, where Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism aims to solidify his class as the heavy 8-5 morning-line […]

Gallorette Glory: European Star Three Havanas Battles America’s Best Mares at Pimlico

May 17, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

A fascinating mix of European class and proven local graded stakes performers are set to clash in this year’s edition of the G3 Galorette Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The […]

John Velazquez to Ride Sandman in 2025 Preakness Stakes

May 12, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez has picked up the mount on Sandman for the 150th Preakness Stakes, replacing Jose Ortiz, who was committed to ride Clever Again. This high-profile change pairs one of horse […]

Fast Fillies Face Off: A Look at the Mamzelle Stakes Contenders

May 10, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

The echoes of the Kentucky Derby still resonate through Churchill Downs, but the focus swiftly turns to the future as racing fans eagerly await Saturday’s running of the 2025 Grade 3 Mamzelle Stakes. This five-and-a-half-furlong […]

Simply In Front Wins Thrilling Duel in Churchill Distaff Turf Mile

May 3, 2025 Carlos Torres 0

In a heart-pounding finish on the Kentucky Derby undercard, Anderson Stables’ Simply in Front dug deep in the final strides to nail Pin Up Betty by a neck in the $750,000 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile […]