HORSE RACING NEWS
07/27/2014
Saratoga Race Course Notes 7/26
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Palace Malice, the lead candidate for the Grade 1, $1.5 million Whitney on Saturday, August 2, made a surprise visit to the main track Saturday morning, working five furlongs under Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez for trainer To
07/27/2014
Quotes from Competitive Edge’s 10 ¼-length debut win
"I was happy with the way he finished, happy with the way he galloped out. He has speed, but it looks like he has stamina. It's very exciting for us to have a son of Super Saver with this much talent. We're excited about his stud career and excited to hav
07/27/2014
Amsterdam (G2) Quotes
Rick Porter, winning owner of Coup de Grace (No. 4): "In his last two races he's found his style, coming from off the pace and making one big run. Rosie rode him perfectly today." "I don't know all the best 3-year-old sprinters in the country, but our num
07/25/2014
Antipathy finds softer spot in G3 Shuvee
The Kiaran McLaughlin-trained Antipathy ran a phenomenal race in the Ogden Phipps, tracking a scorching opening quarter-mile, dropping back after a half, re-rallying to get back into contention after three-quarters and running on determinedly through the
07/25/2014
Saratoga Race Course Notes: July 25
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan took to the Oklahoma training track turf on Friday morning in advance of a possible start in the Grade 2, $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap on August 9 at Saratoga Race Course. Under regular exerci
07/24/2014
Saratoga Race Course Notes: Thursday, July 24
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Finally climbing off the fence, trainer Dallas Stewart committed his Kentucky Derby runner-up Commanding Curve to a run in the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy on Saturday instead of the $100,000 Curlin the day before. The West Point T
07/24/2014
Saratoga Race Course Notes: Wednesday, July 23
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito will give Grade 2-winning sprinter Spot another chance to stretch out in Friday's $100,000 Curlin for 3-year-olds going 1 1/8 miles. Purchased by Joseph Moss following the Grade 3 Hutcheson at Gulfst
07/24/2014
Tonalist looking to maintain momentum in G2 Jim Dandy
Owned by Robert S. Evans, Tonalist is the 8-5 program favorite for the 51st renewal of the 1 1/8-mile Jim Dandy, Saratoga's traditional hometown prep for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on August 23. Ten of the past 16 Travers winners, including four o
07/24/2014
Lake George (G2) Quotes
"To come up here and be competitive with these guys, it's always somewhat of a concern. I feel like we have had a stronger group [of horses] than we've ever had, and we've started off with a good meet." Alan Garcia, winning jockey aboard Daring Dancer (No
07/22/2014
Saratoga Race Course Notes: Monday, July 21
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - At 5:30 a.m. Monday, 2013 Champion Three-Year-Old Colt Will Take Charge turned in what likely will be his penultimate work for the Grade 1, $1.5 million Whitney on August 2, breezing five furlongs in 1:01.02 on the Oklahoma dirt t