Category: Horse Racing Betting
Irish Majesty wins Big A’s opening feature
Irish Majesty edged Pink Viper by a nose Wednesday in the $56,840 opening-day feature at Aqueduct. With Mike Luzzi aboard, Irish Majesty launched a three-wide rally that carried the 4-year-old gelding to his fifth win in 25 starts. Irish Majesty, trained by Richard Dutrow Jr., ran the mile on the fast track in 1:37.40, and…
Murtagh out to boost Breeders’ Cup record on Arc winner (AFP)
Johnny Murtagh will be vying to add to his career total of two Breeders’ Cup victories Saturday when he rides Aidan O’Brien-trained Dylan Thomas and Excellent Art at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Breeders’ Cup horses clean in random blood tests
The New Jersey Racing Commission reported Wednesday that random blood tests of Breeders’ Cup horses competing at Monmouth Park this weekend were negative. The NJRC, with the cooperation of racing commissions across the country and in Europe, conducted a random sampling of horses pre-entered on Oct. 15 for the 11 Breeders’ Cup races.
5 Star Thief wins Keeneland feature by a nose
Five Star Thief raced to another upset win at Keeneland on Wednesday, beating Sinners N Saints by a nose in the $48,425 Circle O Purse. The 4-year-old son of Cat Thief, ridden by James Lopez, ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:49.34 and paid $32.40, $12 and $8. The winner, owned by Philip L. Davis, also…
Street Sense looks to exit on winning note (Sports Betting News)
An all-star field headed by Kentucky Derby champion Street Sense and Europe’s Dylan Thomas will take the Breeders’ Cup spotlight at Monmouth Park at the weekend battling for a share of $24 million in prize money.
Lightmyfirebaby wins Santa Anita feature
Lightmyfirebaby defeated Short Sentence by 2 lengths Wednesday to win the $45,400 Cat’s Cradle for fillies and mares at Santa Anita’s Oak Tree meeting. Ridden by Corey Nakatani, Lightmyfirebaby covered 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf in 1:13.60 and paid $8.40, $4 and $2.60. Short Sentence returned $3.60 and $2.60, while Excessive B and B…
Street Sense, Curlin battle in $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic
Just call this one the War at the Shore.
Inside Sport: Jockeys in danger
Matthew Pinsent says that health may be one sacrifice too far
Pletcher has three entries in Breeders’ Cup Distaff
Todd Pletcher will be hoping to change his fortunes in Saturday’s $2.26 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Monmouth Park.
Dylan Thomas heavy favorite in Breeders’ Cup Turf
Dylan Thomas hopes to live up to some lofty expectations as he headlines the field for Saturday’s $3 million Breeders’ Cup Turf at Monmouth Park.
No Panty Raid in this Breeders’ Cup
Panty Raid, a winner of three major stakes this year, will not compete in the Breeders’ Cup this weekend at Monmouth Park. Trainer Todd Pletcher had a pair of $2 million races under consideration for the 3-year-old: the Distaff on the main track and Filly & Mare Turf. In a surprise at the post position…
Dream Rush, La Traviata to battle in Filly & Mare Sprint
Trainer Richard Violette Jr. will be taking an aggressive approach with Dream Rush in Friday’s inaugural $1.125 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at Monmouth Park.