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Category: Horse Racing News
Is Sovereignty the Best 3-Year-Old Male Since American Pharoah?
The short answer is no ... but he could be. Of course, that partly depends upon your definition of best. In terms of sheer brilliance, it would be difficult for Sovereignty to surpass Arrogate. He’s not that type of racehorse, but his 3-year-old season has a very good chance to be better overall if he can defeat older males at least once. Some, myself included, might consider his season to be better right now.
Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Clement L. Hirsch Winner Seismic Beauty
There is an unmistakable Thorpedo Anna-sized storm cloud hovering over the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff division that will remain as long as the reigning Horse of the Year is in training, but there was a threatening rumble worth tracking that originated in Southern California Aug. 2.
Betting Far Bridge and a Pair of Euro Invaders in Sword Dancer Stakes
Saturday’s $750,000, Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga offers a “Win and You’re In” berth to the $5 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf in November. Unsurprisingly, a strong nine-horse field has turned out to contest the 1 ½-mile grass race.
