Hall's Family Ties Carry Them to CTBA Oaks Win
Colorado-based breeder, owner, and trainer Monk Hall and wife Lynda don't credit a secret weapon to their success but rather divine intervention. Their home-bred Misty Girl laid down a textbook performance in her second start in the CTBA Oaks.
Soldier Rising to Run for Purse Money Only at Saratoga
If Soldier Rising wins the July 30 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T), whoever bets on the runner-up will wear a wide smile.
Zandon Works Half Mile Ahead of Whitney Stakes
Jeff Drown's Zandon worked a half-mile in :49.24 July 30 over the Saratoga Race Course's main track in preparation for the Aug. 5 $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1).
Cody's Wish Sharp in Final Work for Whitney
Cody's Wish, who has won his last six races, will run in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 5. The 5-year-old had his final work before the race July 30 when he breezed four furlongs in a time of…
Lifelong Horsewoman Augustus Dies at 90
The Thoroughbred Industry has lost a legend in owner/breeder Peggy Augustus. Notably, the co-breeder of 2015 champion 3-year-old filly Stellar Wind and 1977 champion grass horse Johnny D., Augustus passed away July 30 at 90.
No Nay Mets Cruises to Tyro Stakes Victory
No Nay Mets further stamped himself as a 2-year-old turf sprinter with Breeders' Cup potential by easily putting away 11 rivals as he cruised to a 5 1/2-length victory in the $112,000 Tyro Stakes July 30 at Monmouth Park.
Stakes Recap: Jim Dandy & Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Sara Elbadwi & Richard Migliore look back at the Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes and the Grade 1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap.
Mqse de Sevigne Tops Stablemate in Prix Rothschild
This mile test was supposed to be a sharpener ahead of a crack at the Prix Jean Romanet back at her preferred trip but Mqse de Sevigne adapted to her new task with relish under Alexis Pouchin.
Giddings, Parcells Look to Next Test With 'Mel'
Just nine months into her training career, Melanie Giddings and Maple Leaf Mel have already provided a feel-good story with a Hollywood movie's trappings. The undefeated Maple Leaf Mel faces her sternest challenge yet in the Aug. 5 Test Stakes…