Presque Isle Downs could not have scripted a much better start when it rolled out the inaugural Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes in 2007. The first edition of the race was won by Miss Macy Sue, who went on to run third in the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint later that year.
2026 Cotillion Stakes at a Glance
Three-year-old fillies will get one last chance for Grade 1 laurels in their own division Saturday in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing. Contested at 1 1/16 miles, the Cotillion marks the last Grade 1 of the year on dirt restricted to 3-year-old fillies.
Betting an All-Weather Specialist in 2026 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes
The most prestigious race contested each year at Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania is coming up on Friday: the $300,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.
Where to Watch/Listen: Belmont Park’s Re-Opening and Pennsylvania Derby Weekend
The upcoming weekend is a history-making one in horse racing, as on Friday, Sept. 18, Belmont Park opens after an extensive reconstruction project that took five years to fully complete. The venerable Long Island, N.Y., track will have an entirely new main building with grandstand, clubhouse, and box seating as well as a re-envisioned paddock and a new all-weather track for winter racing.
