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.
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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.
What to Know About the Sword Dancer Stakes
The Sword Dancer Stakes, a Grade 1 race contested over 1 ½ miles on the turf for horses age 4 and older, will be contested on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. Here are some facts to know about the race’s history: Long history: The Sword Dancer was contested for the first time in 1975.