Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from a racing weekend highlighted by a pair of Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Races worth $2 million each at Kentucky Downs and big closing cards at Del Mar and Colonial Downs.
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Cogburn Dominates, Grand Sonata Surprises in Breeders’ Cup Preps at Kentucky Downs
Cogburn, North America's top grass sprinter, avenged a 2023 defeat over the unique Kentucky Downs turf course in what was his only loss ever on grass by dominating the $1,797,200 Grade 2 Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes on Sept. 7.
Cogburn Dominates Kentucky Downs Turf Sprinters, Grand Sonata Upsets Turf Cup
Cogburn, North America's top grass sprinter, avenged a 2023 defeat over the unique Kentucky Downs turf course in what was his only loss ever on grass by dominating the $1,797,200 Grade 2 Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes on Sept. 7.
Road to 2025 Kentucky Derby Championship Series Begins Sept. 14 with Several Changes
The $500,000 Virginia Derby held at 1 1/8 miles on dirt March 15 during a special four-day spring meet at Colonial Downs has been added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, the series of select races that will determine the preference list for the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3, 2025.
