The Grade 2 Kona Gold Stakes in on tap for Santa Anita in Arcadia, California this Saturday, April 11. Horses four years old and upward will take part in this 6.5 furlong dash as they chase the winner's share of the $200,000 purse on Santa Anita's dirt track.
Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky will be the scene of the Grade 1 Maker's 46 Mile this Friday, April 10. Horses four years old and upward will be featured as they go one mile on Keeneland's turf track searching for the winner's share of the $300,000.
Just under a month remains until the most prestigious race on North American soil is run - the Kentucky Derby takes place May 2. The field is taking shape for the Derby and some definite favorites have emerged already.
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California will be the scene of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, April 4. A generous purse of $1 million will be up for grabs along with 100-40-20-10 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby for three year olds willing to go 1 1/8 miles on Santa Anita's dirt track.
The Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks comes out way this Saturday, April 4 from Santa Anita in Arcadia, California. A purse of $400,000 will be on the line as will 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Oaks in a month's time for three year old fillies when they race 1 1/16 miles on Santa Anita's dirt track.
Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, New York will play host to the Grade 1 Wood Memorial Stakes this Saturday, April 4. Some of the best three year olds in the land will be after the winner's share of the $1 million purse and the 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby in a month's time when they go 1 1/8 miles on Aqueduct's dirt track.
Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens New York will be the scene of the Grade 1 Carter Handicap this Saturday, April 4. Horses four years old and upward will be featured as they go seven furlongs on Aqueduct's dirt track searching for the winner's share of the $400,000 purse.
The Grade 1 Madison Stakes comes our way this Saturday, April 4 from Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Fillies and mares four years old and upward will be after the winner's share of the $350,000 purse when they take to the track and race seven furlongs on Keeneland's dirt track.
The Grade 1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes goes down at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky this Saturday, April 4. A purse of $1 million and 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby in less than a month's time will be on the line for three year old hopefuls willing to race 1 1/8 miles on Keeneland's new dirt track.
The Grade 1 Central Bank Ashland Stakes is on tap for Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky this Saturday, April 4. A purse of $500,000 and 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Oaks will be on the line for three year old fillies willing to go 1 1/16 miles on Keeneland's dirt track.
