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Gunite caps incredible Saratoga meet for trainer Steve Asmussen and jockey Ricardo Santana, Jr. with G1 Hopeful score
POSTED: September 7, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Gunite provided Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen his third consecutive score in the Grade 1, $300,000 Hopeful, a...
Max Player records 102 Beyer for G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup score; will train up to Breeders’ Cup
POSTED: September 5, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – After garnering his first Grade 1 conquest in Saturday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Saratoga Race Course, George E....
Max Player captures an Exciting G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup
POSTED: September 5, 2021
The first edition of the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup to be run at Saratoga Race Course saw George E. Hall and...
Baffert duo highlight sextet of Runhappy Futurity entrants
POSTED: September 4, 2021
Myfavoritedaughter steps up to TVG Del Mar Debutante; Helens Wells tabbed as Favorite for Juvenile Fillies Turf; Added distance could help Maxim Rate in John...
Echo Zulu looks to take it to the next level in G1 Spinaway
POSTED: September 2, 2021
Winchell Thoroughbreds and L and N Racing’s Echo Zulu will attempt to parlay a sensational debut victory into a graded stakes win as she takes...
Team Asmussen mighty impressed with the performances of Yaupon, Jackie’s Warrior and Midnight Bourbon on Runhappy Travers Day
POSTED: August 29, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Steve Asmussen was already back on the road scouting for new talent at the Texas yearling sales on Sunday morning, but...
Rookie Report: Pletcher pair look strong in Saturday opener
POSTED: August 20, 2021
Saratoga Week 6 stakes probables SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Saturday’s opener, a 6 ½-furlong maiden special weight on the main track, features multiple first-time starting...
Full field of juveniles to square off in G2 Saratoga Special presented by Miller Lite
POSTED: August 11, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Doctor Jeff, fresh off his debut win last month at Belmont Park, will take the step up in class and face...
Wicked Halo follows in mother’s footsteps in winning G2 Adirondack
POSTED: August 9, 2021
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred Wicked Halo challenged Microbiome’s early speed, went to the front and had plenty in reserve to draw away for...