A bout of colic caused Maximum Security to fall behind in his preparation last year, forcing him to miss a start in the 2019 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
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The Saratoga Special for Aug. 22: In This Corner
In today’s issue of the digital edition Saratoga Special, sponsored by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, we preview Saturday’s Fourstardave and Sunday’s Diana, we recap the action from the start of Week 6, including the NY Turf Writers Cup, and Sean Clancy pens an annual favorite Cup of Coffee Column with a twist. Issue #12 is one you don’t want to miss!
2020 Kentucky Derby to Be Held Without Fans
After previously intending to run the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve before a crowd in attendance, Churchill Downs announced Aug. 21 that the Derby and the surrounding week of racing next month would be run without fans as a result of COVID-19.
Fast Facts about the Fourstardave Handicap
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:
