Antiquarian withstood the late run of Sierra Leone to win the $1 million Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes Aug.
Month: August 2025
Fierceness Beats Journalism in Pacific Classic Clash of the Titans
Fierceness easily defeated 2-5 favorite Journalism in a highly anticipated clash between the 4-year-old star and this year's Preakness Stakes winner in the $1 million Grade 1 Pacific Classic Stakes Aug.
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Jockey Club Gold Cup Day at Saratoga
Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
Betting Exactas and Trifectas in the 2025 Hopeful Stakes
It’s difficult to determine the most likely winner of the $300,000, Grade 1 Spendthrift Hopeful Stakes on Labor Day at Saratoga Race Course. Eight talented 2-year-olds have been entered, and each one comes into the race off a victory. That said, three horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainers look especially appealing.
