It’s somewhat unusual when the winner of a major sporting event craves a rematch with the just-vanquished opponent. On Sunday, however, the connections of Travers winner Keen Ice said they want to meet Triple Crown winner American Pharoah – whom they defeated by three-quarters of a length Saturday – again in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Oct. 31 at Keeneland.
Come to Mischief was so sharp winning her debut in the My Dear Stakes at Woodbine in late June that she was the subject of a private acquisition by Loooch Racing after the race.
Lady Shipman showed two things Saturday in winning the $100,000 Smart N Fancy Stakes at Saratoga. She proved once and for all she can rate, and at the same time, she showed how fast she is.
Sharla Rae, the winner of the Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks on Aug. 15, her fourth career stakes win, will race against older fillies and mares for the first time in the $300,000 Rodeo Drive Stakes at 1 1/4 miles on turf Sept. 26 at Santa Anita.
DRF handicapper Ron Gierkink's Horses to Watch list at Woodbine for the week of Aug. 31.
Bob Pandolfo's Sharp Horses and Track Trends report featuring horses from Northfield, Harrington, Yonkers and others.
Horses to watch from Monticello Raceway.
Matt Rose's analysis of the Monday 8/31 card at Yonkers Raceway.
Garnet Barndsale's analysis of the Monday 8/31 card at Mohawk Racetrack.
DRF handicapper Joe DeVivo provides insight into a pick three play on Monday's card at Saratoga.
