The dual classic winner will spend his retirement at Gainesway, where’s he stood since 2006. Source
Month: January 2022
Harrison Secures NHC Title; Kinchen Disqualified
David Harrison of Webster, N.Y., topped a field of 643 entries to win the $725,000 first-place prize and an Eclipse Award as Horseplayer of the Year at the 23rd annual National Horseplayers Championship. Source
Harrison Secures National Horseplayers Championship
David Harrison of Webster, N.Y., topped a field of 643 entries to win the $725,000 first-place prize and an Eclipse Award as Horseplayer of the Year at the 23rd annual National Horseplayers Championship. Source
Cox Eyes Easier Assignment for Concert Tour
After a disappointing comeback effort in the Fifth Season Stakes, the bar may be set slightly lower for the next start of Gary and Mary West’s Concert Tour. Source
Zandon Likely to Run in Risen Star at Fair Grounds
It looks like there will be a trip to New Orleans in Remsen Stakes (G2) runner-up Zandon’s future. Source
Another Mystery, Fantasioso Dead Heat in Connally Turf
After a nearly 5-minute deliberation following the finish of the Jan. 30 John B. Connally Turf Cup (G3), the Sam Houston Race Park stewards ruled that Another Mystery and Fantasioso were simply inseparable at the wire. Dead Heat. Source
Pauline’s Pearl Captures Houston Ladies Classic
Trainer Steve Asmussen collected his third victory in the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) Jan. 30 at Sam Houston Race Park thanks to Stonestreet Stables’ homebred Pauline’s Pearl. Source
Familiar Path May Await Colonel Liam After Pegasus Turf
When trainer Todd Pletcher was asked how his Pegasus winner was doing a day later, he offered a doubly long answer. Source
Friar’s Road Makes the Grade in San Marcos
Friar’s Road has shown a liking for the Southern California turf, capping 2021 off with three graded stakes placings. He had his breakthrough moment Jan. 30 at Santa Anita Park, flying down the stretch in the $225,000 San Marcos Stakes (G2T). Source
Life Is Good Tops Very Good Crop of 4-Year-Olds
Historical appraisals require at least several years for a proper analysis, but it’s becoming more and more likely that in time the foal crop of 2018 may deserve special recognition. Source