Saturday’s 33rd running of the Grade 1 Ruffian Handicap at Belmont Stakes is headlined by 2007 Juvenile Fillies Champion Indian Blessing. “Blessing”, as she’s affectionately referred to, is coming off back to back wins that begot impressive 110 Beyer speed figures. The 3-year...

Owner Jess Jackson made it official today, the defending 2007 Horse of the Year will next be seen in the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on September 27.  The decision ended a bit of speculation as to where exactly the popular son of Smart Strike would next point.  Rumors had circulated...

The 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin, did not disappoint as an overwhelming favorite in Saturday’s 55th running of the Grade 1 Woodward Stakes. The son of Smart Strike was asked to chase surprisingly quick early fractions, and was able to gun down pace setter Pass the Point (hat tip to Gerald) in...

By far the highlight race this weekend will be Saturday’s 55th running of the Grade 1 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga, featuring defending Horse of the Year winner Curlin. The race marks the champs return to dirt after a game effort finishing 2nd in the Man O’ War at Belmont Park. All eyes will...

Breaking news I just saw over at Ron Correll’s site: http://articles.tracksideview.com/2008/08/27/benny-the-bull-retired-with-ankle-chip/trackback.aspx It would seem that IEAH stables sprinter Benny the Bull has finished his days as a word class sprinter. Usually you wouldn’t think I’d...

Three days people. Just three short days and we’ll be able to view the greatness that is Curlin yet again. Honestly, it’s a bit hard to get totally jazzed about the Woodward Stakes since he’ll likely face a small field, but it doesn’t matter - it’s Curlin! He could be running...

Spirit One proved once again that you can’t underestimate controlling speed, even when it’s a longshot going against supposedly better horses at the Grade 1 level. In Saturday’s running of the Grade 1 Arlington Million, many handicappers (myself included) had expected the race to be...

Mauralakana made a statement in the Grade 1 Beverly D. at Arlington Park by defeating top rivals in the filly-mare turf division Dreaming of Anna and Precious Kitten.  Precious Kitten entered the race ranked slightly higher than Mauralakana according to most experts and was sent off as the post time...

The feature race on the Saturday card at Arlington Park is without a doubt the 26th running of the Grade 1 Arlington Million.  A total purse of $1,000,000 is on the line for three-year-olds and older running 1 1/4 miles over the turf track - and boy does it look like a good one.  While the [...]

This year’s running of the Grade 1 Beverly D. at Arlington Park has turned up especially tough with a field of 9 horses going 1 3/16 miles over the turf course. A purse of $750,000 is on the line, and some big name competitors such as Dreaming of Anna, Rosinka, Precious Kitten, and Mauralakana...