El Cordobes Prevails Late in Sword Dancer
El Cordobes split horses in deep stretch and prevailed in a dramatic finish to capture the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) Aug. 9 at Saratoga Race Course.
Fort Washington Takes Command in Arlington Million
Two years after Magic Cap Stables bought Fort Washington from the 2023 Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale for $260,000, the horse has ascended to become a top-level stakes winner, taking the Arlington Million (G1T) Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs.
Laurelin Stays Undefeated in Saratoga Oaks
Stretching out in distance and moving up in class was no problem for Newstead Stables' Laurelin, who improved her record to 5-for-5 with a win in the $500,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 9.
Charlene's Dream Steals the Show in Beverly D.
In what was an anticipated clash between grade 1 winner Be Your Best and multiple graded stakes victress Beach Bomb, it was the up-and-coming Charlene's Dream who stole the show in the Aug. 9 Beverly D. Stakes (G2T) at Colonial…
Desert Gate, Baffert Dominate Best Pal
Desert Gate gave trainer Bob Baffert a record 12th win in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) with an easy 8 3/4-length victory Aug. 9 at Del Mar.
Casse on La Cara's 'Perfect' Final Work for Alabama
Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse discusses La Cara's final work for the Aug. 16 Alabama Stakes (G1). The dual grade 1 winner went four furlongs in :49.77 under exercise rider Mary Rose Hitt Aug. 8.