Month: September 2017
Derby Dreams – Frontrunner Stakes
Frontrunner Stakes is Kentucky Derby Prep Race A huge day of racing Saturday at Santa Anita shows five Grade 1 ‘Win and You’re In‘ Breeders’ Cup prep races on the 11-race card. […]
Keeneland Fall Stakes Calendar Released
Starting next week, one of the most prestigious tracks in the country will begin hosting one of the most important meets of the season. The Keeneland Fall stakes calendar is […]
Santa Anita Hosts Five Breeders’ Cup Prep Races Sept. 30
Autumn Meet at Santa Anita Starts this Weekend with Five Breeders’ Cup Prep Races Autumn racing begins at Santa Anita Park Friday, Sept. 29 for a 19-day meet that will […]
Arrogate Improving Following 2017 Pacific Classic
To call this summer anything but a brutal disappointment for Arrogate would be an understatement. The reigning Breeders’ Cup Classic winner followed up his 2017 San Diego Handicap upset with […]
Keeneland September Sale Continues Strong
Momentum Continues at KEESEP Group 5 Opener It was another strong day of trade at Wednesday’s Book 5 opener at the Keeneland September Sale with 266 yearlings– three bringing $150,000 […]
Parx Racing Hosts Two $1 Million Grade 1 Races Saturday
Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Mark Historic Day at Parx The highlight of the Parx 2017 season is Saturday, Sept. 23, when, for the first time in its history, it will […]
Racing’s ‘First Lady’ Penny Chenery Passes Away
Secretariat took the Racing World and Penny Chenery for a Historic Ride Helen “Penny” Chenery, a racing ambassador and owner of the great Triple Crown winner Secretariat, has passed away. […]
Kentucky Downs Sets Wagering Record
Total Handle Up 34% from Last Year at Kentucky Downs Kentucky Downs went wire-to-wire with its wagering during its 5-day meet, setting a track record with an all sources handle […]
Gulfstream Park Back After Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma has left a path of destruction through Florida, but Gulfstream Park seems to have been largely unaffected. That’s allowed the businesses and the surrounding area to get back […]
Delta Downs Cancels $1 Million Jackpot Race
Hurricane Harvey’s Regional Impact Forces Cancellation of Delta Downs Jackpot Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath is being felt at the racetrack. Delta Downs announced changes to its stakes schedule for the upcoming […]