Ewing Turns Saratoga Special Into a Slam Dunk
The instructions from trainer Mark Casse to jockey Jose Ortiz were simple. The plan was sound but Ewing rejected it.
Deterministic Keeps Rolling by Taking Fourstardave
Deterministic successfully cut back to a mile to capture the $750,000 Fourstardave Stakes (G1T) Aug. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
Sierra Leone Rallies From Last to Capture Whitney
Mirroring his winning performance in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) last fall, Sierra Leone rallied from behind a fast pace to defeat an all-star field in the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) Aug. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
Beach Gold, Pondering, Tomasello Win Ellis Stakes
Florida invader Beach Gold proved right at home Aug. 2 in the Bluegrass State, setting a course record in upsetting the $249,375 Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Millions Turf Mile Stakes at Ellis Park.
Riley Mott Earns First Graded Win in Saratoga Derby
World Beater did just that, defeating four international runners, including 2-1 favorite Hotazhell in the $750,000 Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) Aug. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
Kilwin Posts Sweet Victory in Test Stakes
Kilwin looked like she had a most impossible task ahead of her when the gates opened for the 100th running of the Aug. 2 Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
Mandatory Payout Aug. 3 in Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream
A mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 wager will be held Aug. 3 at Gulfstream Park, where track officials project a wagering pool of between $1 million and $1.5 million. There is a carryover of $110.621.01.
Kelce Co-Owned Swift Delivery Scores in Seagram Cup
Swift Delivery dashed to victory in the Aug. 2 Seagram Cup Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, outrunning defending race winner Paramount Prince and five other horses in the 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds and up on Tapeta.