HORSE RACING NEWS
09/19/2015
TRAVERS WINNER KEEN ICE, TALE OF VERVE, THE PIZZA MAN BREEZE
The Travers was Keen Ice’s first graded stakes win and first trip to the winner’s circle since last September when he broke his maiden at Churchill Downs as a 2-year-old. Since then, the Travers winner has racked up a handful of on-the-board efforts, incl
09/19/2015
Wiggle It Jiggleit leads field of 15 into 70th Little Brown Jug
The draw for the Little Brown Jug was conducted Saturday at the fairgrounds. Wiggle It Jiggleit drew post five in the second first-heat elimination and was installed as the 4-5 favorite. The gelding is owned by George Teague Jr., driven by Montrell Teague
09/18/2015
Singanothersong Out for Stakes Repeat in Treasure Coast
A Grade 3 winner on dirt, having captured Gulfstream’s Mr. Prospector in 2013, Singanothersong entered the Bonita with just one previous turf start, a runner-up effort in a mile allowance in 2012. But the 5-year-old son of Songandaprayer showed his affini
09/12/2015
East Hall, Gaffalione Celebrate with Victory in $75,000 Sensitive Prince
"That's the best horse I've ever sat on," said Gaffalione, who has been highly sought after for stakes engagements despite not being able to take advantage of the five-pound apprentice allowance he enjoys in non-stakes. "He's an old class horse who does e
09/12/2015
Sentiero Italia victor in Sands Point; gives Rosario 5th winner
Sent off as the 8-5 favorite, Sentiero Italia was content to sit behind the pacesetting Cara Marie, who led the field of 10 through an opening quarter-mile in 24.66 seconds and a half in 49.01. Under Joel Rosario, Sentiero Italia reeled in the leader at t
09/08/2015
NYRA concludes record-setting 2015 meet at Saratoga Race Course
The record wagering shattered the previous high from 2012 of $590,187,876 which included international settlements that have yet to be recorded for the 2015 Saratoga meet. On-track handle also set a record of $157,647,599, surpassing the previous high of
09/08/2015
RACING RETURNS TO CHURCHILL DOWNS ON FRIDAY FOR 11-DATE SEPTEMBER MEET
Ninety-four horses and seven also-eligible entries were entered Tuesday for Friday’s opener, which includes two allowances and three maiden special weights. Entries were up 22% compared to the 77 on last year’s 10-race opening day program. Friday’s featur
09/07/2015
Bernard Baruch (G2) Quotes
Javier Castellano, winning rider aboard Ironicus (No. 1): "He's a really nice horse. Unfortunately last time it was a slow pace, the rail was too wide, and I couldn't give the best chance to my horse. Today it was a different ballgame - no rail, a little
09/07/2015
Pletcher, Ortiz take Spa meet titles; Dubb top owner
In atypical fashion, Pletcher came from off the pace to take the H. Allen Jerkens title. He trailed Chad Brown for much of the meet before taking the lead with three winners on Saturday and pulling away to edge Brown, 34-31. Pletcher took four Grade 1 rac
09/07/2015
Hopeful (G1) Quotes
On winning the Hopeful and his other Grade 1 wins: "I feel great. I'm very thankful. A lot of people have given me a lot of support to be thankfully the number one jockey in Grade 1s here in Saratoga. It's a good record and I'm proud to be participating a