Gunite Repels Elite Power in Forego
One month earlier, Elite Power came flying late to edge Gunite in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1). This time, there would be no catching Gunite as he grabbed the lead from the start and never relinquished command in the…
Dettori Soaks Up Surprise Ebor Win With Absurde
After securing what most believed would be his farewell victory at York aboard Kinross earlier on the program, it was improbable Frankie Dettori would bow out with a win in the £500,000 Ebor, annually the richest flat handicap in Europe.
New York Thunder Suffers Fatal Injury in Allen Jerkens
In a scene reminiscent of the catastrophic injury that shook Thoroughbred racing when Maple Leaf Mel fell three weeks ago, New York Thunder suffered a fatal injury while leading in deep stretch of the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1).
NY Medical Director Concerned by Saratoga Fatalities
Dr. Scott Palmer said he was concerned by the latest equine fatality in a grade 1 stakes at Saratoga and said a study is underway to examine the causes of eight racing deaths at the meet. HISA and NYRA officials…
Echo Zulu Takes Battle of Champions in Ballerina
Shaking off pressure from Goodnight Olive, Echo Zulu powered away from her rival to score a 2 1/2-length victory in the $500,000 Ballerina Handicap (G1) Aug. 26 at Saratoga Race Course.
Arcangelo Follows Belmont Victory by Taking Travers
Taking command with a sweeping move leaving the second turn of the $1.25 Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 26 at Saratoga Race Course, Arcangelo followed up his Belmont Stakes (G1) victory with another prestigious score.
Bolshoi Ballet Dances to Victory in Sword Dancer
Coolmore's Bolshoi Ballet, winless in his last nine starts, returns to New York State a victor in the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course.
Noted Rolls Late for One-Length Victory in Sapling
If there was a disadvantage to Noted having yet to try the dirt prior to the Aug. 26 $206,000 Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park, it was offset by the son of Cairo Prince being the only starter in the nine-horse…
Antonucci Talks Arcangelo’s Travers Win
Trainer Jena Antonucci speaks to the media about her preparation of Travers Stakes (G1) winner Arcangelo, who hadn't raced since June 10 when he won the Belmont Stakes (G1).