Ghostzapper was not exactly a workhorse. He never raced more than four times in any of his four seasons. Yet in the relatively brief time he spent on the racetrack, Ghostzapper had few – if any – peers. In 2004, when he was named Horse of the Year, he was an undefeated graded stakes winner, versatile enough to win at seven furlongs, 1 1/8 miles, and 1 ¼ miles while registering blazing fast times in each of them.
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Champion Super Corredora Returns with Zenyatta Win, Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth
Super Corredora’s midyear mental break did exactly what trainer John Sadler hoped. The 2025 champion 2-year-old filly returned to the races for the Sept.
Forged Steel, Cabo Spirit Earn Breeders’ Cup Berths with Santa Anita Stakes Wins
Forged Steel loves Santa Anita Park. After crushing the field in the Grade 2 Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes in late May, the Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee returned to "The Great Race Place" and won once again, this time in the Grade 1 $300,000 Goodwood Stakes on Sept. 26.
Next Stop, Breeders’ Cup: Nitrogen Aces Beldame Stakes
The postponement of scheduled racing Sept. 26-27 at Belmont Park due to an approaching nor’easter storm robbed New York racing fans of seeing some star power this week, but one standout, D. J.
