Betting on a Closer in the Cigar Mile
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Cigar Mile at Aqueduct.
Light Up Racing Initiative Launched
The primary objective of Light Up is to empower the industry community with accurate knowledge by providing transparent information and distilled research.
Indiana Commission Suspends Vet Loomis for Six Years
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved Nov. 30 administrative law judge Michael Buker's conclusion to suspend equine veterinarian Dr. Cynthia Loomis for six years for violating Indiana racing rules. She was also fined $10,000.
Lady de Berry Heads Competitive Jimmy Durante
The $100,000 Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3T), for 2-year-old fillies going one-mile on the turf, drew a field of 11 evenly matched juveniles Dec. 2 at Del Mar.
No Restoration in Grade for Mrs. Revere, Commonwealth
Two races at Churchill Downs that were downgraded when moved from turf to dirt this past week—the Nov. 24 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G3) and Nov. 26 Commonwealth Stakes—will not have their initial grades restored by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Millie Girl Faces Males in Valedictory Test
After handily defeating her own sex in her last two starts, Millie Girl will face males for the first time in the CA$150,000 Valedictory Stakes (G3) Dec. 3 at Woodbine.
Everso Mischievous Chases Fourth Straight Win in Cigar
There may be some questions about Everso Mischievous that will not be answered until 2024. Such as how he will fare in two turn races beyond a mile.
Derby Hopeful Bentornato Goes for FSS Sweep Saturday
The Joseph D'Angelo-trained Bentornato looks primed to become the 11th juvenile to sweep the colt and gelding division when he faces six other rivals in the $300,000, 1 1/16-mile In Reality Stakes Dec. 2 at Gulfstream Park.
Stakes Recap: Comely and Kentucky Jockey Club
Maggie Wolfendale and Sara Elbadwi recap the G3 Comely from Aqueduct and G2 Kentucky Jockey Club from Churchill Downs.
Americanrevolution Being Shown at Mill Creek Dec. 9
The son of Constitution will enter stud next year at Rockridge Stud, near Hudson, N.Y., for $12,500.