Numerous contenders for the Sept. 3 Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) breezed at Del Mar Aug. 27, led by Flightline, the top-rated dirt horse in the world. Source
Month: August 2022
Technical Analysis Goes Gate-to-Wire in Ballston Spa
Technical Analysis controlled the pace and had more to give when called upon Aug. 27 in the $388,000 Ballston Spa Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Cody’s Wish Upsets Champion Jackie’s Warrior in Forego
Cody’s Wish foiled Jackie’s Warrior’s bid to join Fourstardave as a six-time stakes winner at Saratoga Race Course with a last-to-first victory Aug. 27 in the $600,000 Forego Stakes (G1). Source
Different Paths Loom for Disarm, Echo Again
Having a pair of impressive 2-year-old winners at Saratoga Race Course is surely a joyous situation for the connections. Yet it does create some logistical dilemmas. Source
Society Streaks to Stakes Record in Charles Town Oaks
No Nest and a cutback to seven furlongs resulted in a resounding victory from Peter Blum Thoroughbreds’ Society in the Aug. 26 $500,000 Charles Town Oaks (G3). Source
Art Collector Lands $1M Charles Town Classic
Art Collector shakes off challenge from undefeated local runner to win the $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2) for the second straight year. Source
Bossmakinbossmoves Upsets Albany Stakes on NY-Bred Day
Jockey Jose Ortiz won a trio of races Aug. 26 on New York Showcase Day at Saratoga Race Course, an 11-race card devoted to horses bred in the Empire State boasting six stakes worth a combined $1.25 million. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, August 27
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Goodwood, Beverley, Newmarket, Windsor, Redcar and Cartmel.Source
Tornadic Tops Arqana August Online Sale
Stakes-placed in his last start, son of Toronado sells for €150,000 (US$149,382) to Youssef Mohammed Alturaif (YMT Farm). Source
Foot Injury Keeps Little Big Bear on Sidelines
Longines Irish Champions Weekend has been dealt a blow with the news that superstar juvenile Little Big Bear is likely to miss the National Stakes (G1) while recovering from a foot injury. Source