West Coast sprinters will get a little added distance Saturday in the seven-furlong Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar. The $250,000 stakes did not attract any of the top three finishers from the Grade 1, six-furlong Bing Crosby Stakes on July 26 at Del Mar, creating a competitive field and that should offer wagering value in several starters.
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Sovereignty Rules Breeders’ Cup Classic Power Rankings, Travers is Next
Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2025 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. The rankings are a weekly rating of the top 10 horses in contention and are determined by each voter ranking their top 10 horses with points assigned on a descending 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.
General Assembly’s Breathtaking 1979 Travers Win and Record That Stood for 37 Years
There is no denying that some horses have a special affinity for certain racetracks and perform better when flaunting their talents at those tracks. This is particularly notable in Europe, where the style, shape, and design of the courses varies widely, but the scenario is also seen on a smaller scale in the United States, where some horses display a fondness for the dirt and conditions at a particular track.
Big Wins, Bigger Dreams: What’s Next for Griffin Johnson’s Horses
Social media content creator Griffin Johnson has become one of horse racing’s leading ambassadors to Gen Z since he became part owner of Sandman last year through America’s Best Racing’s “A Stake in Stardom” program.
