After finishing second in two consecutive graded stakes, Stronghold broke through by defeating his rivals in a commanding performance in the $400,000 Sunland Park Derby Feb. 18 at Sunland Park.
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Sierra Leone Splashes to Risen Star Stakes Win at Fair Grounds
A $2.3 million buy at The Saratoga Sale at Fasig-Tipton in 2022, Sierra Leone is the most expensive horse sold at public auction of 346 early nominees to the Triple Crown. More importantly, he is also one of the fastest — a fact that was on display Feb.
Five Questions to be Answered in the 2024 Risen Star Stakes
The depth and quality of the 12 3-year-olds entered for Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds is by far the strongest to date on the Road to the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
2024 Sunland Park Derby At a Glance
Sunland Park made a significant change to its stakes schedule for 2024, moving the Sunland Park Derby five weeks back on the calendar from its previous spot in March to February.
