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Peruvian Jockey Martin Chuan Taking Big Step in Travers

August 20, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt When the call goes out for “Riders Up!” before the 150th edition of the $1.25 million Runhappy Travers Stakes on Saturday, a young man named Martin Chuan will get a leg up …

Holy Bull at Jonabell Farm in 2011. Photo: Darley America (website)

1994 Travers: When Holy Bull-Mania Took Over Saratoga

August 19, 2019 Maryjean Wall Horse Racing News

By Maryjean Wall Saratoga Springs has always been a town for horses. But one horse in particular nearly turned this town on its head in 1994. Remember that streakin’ gray son-of-a-gun, Holy Bull? I’m not …

Travers By The Numbers

August 19, 2019 Ray Wallin Horse Racing Analysis

By Ray Wallin A few weeks ago, we went to the Jersey Shore and looked at the Haskell Invitational by the numbers; now we’re off to Saratoga Springs, New York, and a look at Saturday’s …

Saturday Wrap: Higher Power Raises Game in Pacific Classic

August 18, 2019 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Make that a double for John Sadler and Hronis Racing, the powerful trainer/owner duo that now claims consecutive victories in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (G1). A year ago, it was …

The Great Day looking for a great race in the Del Mar Handicap

August 17, 2019 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom A multiple Group 1 winner in Argentina, The Great Day has come up short in his first two starts in the United States. On Saturday, perhaps the third time is a charm …

Best Bet: Handicapping the Empire 6 Mandatory Payout on Sunday at Saratoga

August 16, 2019 Sean Morris Horse Racing Analysis

By Sean Morris While most eyes will be fixed on Del Mar for the Pacific Classic and its supporting stakes, the “best bet” this weekend is undoubtedly the first mandatory payout of Saratoga’s Empire 6 …

Long shot War Story ready for another chance at the Pacific Classic

August 16, 2019 Lynne Snierson Horse Racing News

By Lynne Snierson Once again, War Story will be deployed to take on the challenge of trying to win the first Grade 1 race of a career that has seen the durable 7-year-old gelding earn …

Long shot War Story ready for another shot at the Pacific Classic

August 16, 2019 Lynne Snierson Horse Racing News

By Lynne Snierson Once again, War Story will be deployed to take on the challenge of trying to win the first Grade 1 race of a career that has seen the durable 7-year-old gelding earn …

Maximum Security, Game Winner both out of the Travers

August 15, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing Analysis

By Richard Rosenblatt The early news concerning the 150th edition of the Runhappy Travers (G1) on Aug. 24 came from California and two-time Triple Crown winning trainer Bob Baffert on Thursday: Game Winner, one of …

Seeking the Soul searching for victory as mild favorite in $1 million Pacific Classic

August 15, 2019 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing Analysis

By Margaret Ransom A wide-open field of 10 is set to line up for the 29th running of the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday, with Seeking the Soul the …

It’s Alabama Time at Saratoga Race Course

August 15, 2019 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell It has already been a remarkable meet for the fillies at Saratoga Race Course. Thus far, we have witnessed Guarana keep her undefeated streak alive in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), …

Tweets of the Week!

August 14, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

Following are the tweets the staff at US Racing think are some of the best Tweets of the Week! Did you make the list?

Handle Up At 2 Western New York Harness Tracks

August 13, 2019 John Furgele Harness Racing Horse Racing News

On Monday July 1, Yonkers Raceway hosted a 12-race card. That is not news, but what did catch my eye was race number eight which was run for a purse of $18,500. It wasn’t because …

Arlington International Racecourse: It’s a Chad, Chad, Chad, Chad World

August 11, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt

Del Mar’s Best Pal Honors California Legend, Draws 7 Juveniles

August 9, 2019 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing Analysis

By Margaret Ransom Saturday’s $200,000 Best Pal Stakes (G2) at Del Mar is the first graded stakes event for juveniles in Southern California and also a first glimpse into the future, first for the Breeders’ …