In previous years, the second weekend in August served as a proving ground for turf horses on the Road to the Breeders’ Cup, particularly for both domestic and international runners who shipped to picturesque Arlington International Racecourse northwest of Chicago to compete in that track’s International Festival of Racing.
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Getting to Know Breeders’ Cup Classic Contender Knicks Go
The field for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic begins to take shape in early summer after the Triple Crown races conclude. Last weekend an expenses-paid berth to the $6 million Classic was awarded to Knicks Go for winning the $925,000 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
Five Key Takeaways from Whitney Stakes Day
Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from the $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course and other major developments this weekend:
Knicks Go Dominant in Gate-to-Wire Whitney Win
While trainer Brad Cox has some important decisions to make in the coming weeks and months, Knicks Go may have answered one of them with an electrifying performance on memorable Aug. 7 afternoon at Saratoga Race Course.
