Only two graded stakes were on the docket last weekend, on opposite sides of the country. The G2 Peter Pan Stakes was the feature at Belmont Park on Saturday, while 3-year-old fillies went to the post at Betfair Hollywood Park … Continue reading →

The racing spotlight was on Churchill Downs last weekend as the historic track played host to the G1 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. In addition, the Louisville oval contested nine other graded stakes races over the same weekend. Orb’s victory … Continue reading →

Only a handful of graded stakes races were scheduled last weekend around the country, with racetracks instead featuring cards that showcased state-bred horses. Despite that fact, there were one or two notable changes in the American Graded Stakes standings. Hall … Continue reading →

The Thoroughbred industry lost a legend this week with the passing of Storm Cat. The 30-year-old stallion stood his entire stud career at his birthplace, the Young family’s Overbrook Farm in Lexington, KY. Storm Cat, a son of Storm Bird … Continue reading →

One of the more delightful stories over the past few months has been that of the 3-year-old filly, Rose to Gold. Last week, the daughter of Friends Lake notched the third graded stakes victory of her career when she splashed … Continue reading →

Prince Khalid Abdullah’s Juddmonte Farm has long been a fixture among the leading owners and breeders in both North America and Europe. The operation had a banner year in 2012, led by the exploits of the undefeated Frankel. After such … Continue reading →

An Easter holiday weekend loaded with stakes races resulted in several changes on the American Graded Stakes Standings this week. There were 10 graded stakes run in North America last Saturday, all of which were held at either Gulfstream Park … Continue reading →

Another light weekend on the stakes calendar brought few changes in the American Graded Stakes Standings. With several major stakes races this coming weekend and Keeneland’s opening day being right around the corner, this will most likely be the last … Continue reading →

The NCAA men’s college basketball tournament is upon us, and many people across the country have a strong case of ‘March Madness’. Like basketball, horse racing, too, has a version of March Madness – the time of year when 3-year-old … Continue reading →

Last weekend was a relatively quiet one in regards to the number of graded stakes held around the country, and as a result, there were just a few changes in the American Graded Stakes Standings. The trainers list saw the … Continue reading →