Tatters to Riches Worth a Million Bucks in Debut Win
You could feel the sense of relief in the winner’s circle at Del Mar this past weekend following the very first race of the day. Tatters to Riches, a one million dollar purchase at this…
July 2017
Sircat Sally Fractures Leg in 2017 San Clemente
The racing career of Sircat Sally is over. The previously undefeated three-year-old filly suffered her first loss as well as a leg fracture during the 2017 San Clemente Handicap. It’s a tough pill for the…
What Happened to Arrogate in Stunning San Diego Handicap Defeat?
Arrogate Comes up Flat to Finish 4th in San Diego Handicap Horse racing provided another lesson Saturday at Del Mar. Like the market and housing collapse starting nearly a decade ago, Arrogate delivered his own…
Gun Runner Puts in Work for Whitney Stakes
Gun Runner hit the track for his second-to-last work last week as he prepares for the $1.2 million Whitney Stakes (G1) on August 15. He breezed five furlongs in a time of 1:00.01 on Saratoga…
West Coast Prime For Big 2017 Travers Run
West Coast dominated the 2017 Los Alamitos Derby in the backstretch, and is being brought along on a similar war path that helped groom Arrogate in to the champion he is known as today. Bob…
Three Favorites Win Weekend’s Richest Races
Songbird, Irap and West Coast Victorious in Weekend’s Richest Races There may be little value betting on the heavy favorites in horse racing, but it gives fans more enjoyment seeing their favorites win the richest…
Illuminant Forced to Retire
A recent workout that saw her feel some minor discomfort has led to the retirement of grade one winner Illuminant. Trainer Michael McCarthy said that the five-year-old daughter of Quality Road has gone through so…
Irap Dominates Indiana Derby
Irap Continued Improvement Plenty Good to Win Indiana Derby A preview of the $500,000 Indiana Derby showed Irap as the best horse in the field and the horse to beat. The Tiznow colt did not…
2017 Los Alamitos Derby Preview
The 2017 Los Alamitos Derby is one of the more fun races this weekend, and it boasts a pretty talented field considering the Grade III level it’s assigned. Entering as the favorite is West Coast…
Indiana Derby Set for Saturday
Nine Triple Crown Runners Nominated for $500,000 Indiana Derby Indian’s richest horse race is set for Saturday, July 15 at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. The 23rd running of the $500,000-added Indiana Derby (G2) is…