The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars.
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2022 Whitney Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes is one of the most important races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division as well as one of the marquee races of summer in U.S. horse racing. Simply put, the Whitney can often be a career-defining victory for its winner.
Key Takeaways You Need to Know from Jim Dandy Stakes Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from Saturday’s $558,000, Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, a prep for the Aug. 27 Runhappy Travers Stakes at the iconic upstate New York track, and other major weekend developments:
American Theorem Much the Best in Bing Crosby, Royal Ship Strikes in San Diego
George Papaprodromou’s faith in American Theorem paid off at Del Mar July 30 in the $400,000, Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes. “We’ve always believed in this horse,” said the emotional trainer after he sprinted to the winner’s circle nearly as fast as his charge.
