The Fourstardave Handicap is one of the top turf races in the U.S. for horses three and older. Here are some facts about the Grade 1 event contested at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, which is a “Win and You’re In” qualifying race for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF on Nov. 7 at Keeneland:
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Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Epic Rally for Perfection
The quest for perfection in professional sports is fraught with peril. An elite pitcher can be absolutely flawless for eight innings and lose a perfect game if he misses his spot by an inch and allows a bloop single, or an NFL team like the New England Patriots in 2007 can win every game in the regular season and breeze into the Super Bowl only to lose the big game in a monumental upset.
The Saratoga Special for Aug. 19: Solo Jump
Don’t miss Issue #11 of the digital edition Saratoga Special, sponsored by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners! We have the big Alabama Stakes weekend recap, a preview of Thursday’s New York Turf Writers Cup, the Fasig-Tipton Stable Tour with Bruce Brown, a piece on David Donk’s weekend hat trick celebration, picks from Saratoga’s top handicappers, and much more!
Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings for Aug. 18
Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2020 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.