A clear early lead and a liking for a turf course softened by an afternoon thunderstorm was a recipe for success for Channel Maker in the $500,000, Grade 1 Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 29.
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The Saratoga Special for Aug. 29: Once More
Issue #14 of The Saratoga Special, sponsored by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, is fresh off the digital press with previews of the Grade 1 Forego and Grade 1 Sword Dancer Stakes, a Fasig-Tipton Stable Tour with Graham Motion, a recap of the Grade 3 Lake George, and a rare three columns from Sean, Joe and Tom.
2020 Kentucky Derby Cheat Sheet
After a four-month delay, the 2020 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held Sept. 5 at Churchill Downs as the second leg of an unprecedented Triple Crown that was rearranged due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Cigar Denied in Career Finale
Recalling the years 1994 to 1996 in North American horse racing will always bring to mind memories of one of the most popular Thoroughbreds in the sport’s history, who captivated fans with a 16-race winning streak that all started with a surface switch.
