An excellent field was entered for Saturday’s $500,000, Grade 2 Fasig-Tipton Fleur de Lis Stakes at Churchill Downs. It might be a small field, with only six entrants, but those half-dozen fillies and mares comprise a highly accomplished group.
Month: June 2024
Mom’s Command: A Modestly Bred Champion
Three-year-old males have the Triple Crown. Three-year-old fillies have the Triple Tiara. While the Triple Tiara may lack the notoriety of its counterpart for males and includes only New York races, it has attracted a long list of outstanding runners since its inception in 1959. Initially, the series that includes the Acorn Stakes, Mother Goose Stakes and Coaching Club American Oaks was called the Filly Triple Crown and then the NYRA or New York Filly Triple Crown before NYRA changed it to the Triple Tiara in 1987.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, June 25
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings.
2024 Stephen Foster Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The 2024 summer racing season kicks into high gear Saturday at historic Churchill Downs with the 43rd running of the $1 million, Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes.
