McKinsey, Parkin See Paths for Horse Racing to Build on Improved Safety
Armed with a wealth of data and a path to more valuable information in the years ahead, presenters at the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit expressed optimism that North American racing could follow its already significant strides in improving equine safety with even further improvement.
Making Money Betting the Exacta in 2024 Fleur de Lis Stakes
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.
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.