The Puma made a huge move around the far turn under jockey Javier Castellano, opened up a three-length lead through the stretch, and held off a late charge from Further Ado to win the $1 million Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby by a half-length Sept. 19 at Parx Racing.
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Tudhope wins second Ayr Gold Cup on Pellitory
Pellitory wins the Ayr Gold Cup for trainer David O'Meara after a lengthy delay following heavy rain - a second victory in the race for jockey Danny Tudhope.
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for Sept. 20 at Belmont Park
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.
Forever Young Too Good for Opposition in Jockey Club Gold Cup
The 6,000 fortunate fans on hand Sept. 18 at Belmont Park were treated to everything they wanted to see. As “Beautiful Belmont Park” reopened Sept. 18 after a three-year construction project, fans and horsemen were treated to the debut of a sparkling, more space-efficient, ultra-modern facility for enjoying racing in the 21st century.
