Current Tag: Steve Asmussen
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...
Asmussen becomes all-time winningest North American trainer
POSTED: August 7, 2021
Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen became the all-time winningest thoroughbred trainer in North America when he won the 9,446th race of his career on Whitney...
Asmussen ties mark for North America's winningest trainer
POSTED: August 7, 2021
HENDERSON, Ky. — Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen tied the late Dale Baird as North America’s winningest thoroughbred trainer as long-time client Mike McCarty’s 4-year-old...
Jackie’s Warrior much the best in wiring G2 Amsterdam field
POSTED: August 1, 2021
Jackie’s Warrior surged to the front, set fast fractions and closed strong in a gate-to-wire 7 1/4-length victory in Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Amsterdam for...
Saratoga Today day 14, we're another week in
POSTED: August 1, 2021
Saratoga Today and we close out another week and day 14 of racing at the Spa. We'll take a look at Essential Quality's prep for...
