A full field of 12 was expected for the Grade 3 Longacres Mile on Aug. 18 at Emerald Downs, and Mr. Bowling, if he passes his final prerace test, is certain to be among them.
Off an impressive maiden victory at Churchill Downs, Candy Dandy will make his second start when he runs in the Grade 2, $200,000 Saratoga Special at 6 1/2 furlongs Sunday at Saratoga.
Trainer Bret Calhoun has only two horses stabled at Saratoga this summer, but he’s already captured one graded stakes during the meet and will be favored to win another Sunday, when he sends out the undefeated and untested Fiftyshadesofgold against six rivals in a very competitive renewal of the $200,000 Adirondack Stakes.
Garrett Gomez, who has not ridden since July 14 after undergoing treatment for alcoholism, worked two horses Friday and was scheduled to resume riding Saturday.
Fourteen horses, including defending champion Little Mike, were pre-entered Friday for the Aug. 17 Arlington Million.
Derick Giwner's analysis of the Sunday 8/11 card at Tioga Downs.
The points system introduced last year to determine eligibility for the 2013 Kentucky Derby will remain mostly the same for the 2014 Derby, Churchill Downs announced Friday.
A federal magistrate has ordered animal rights groups that won a temporary ban on horse slaughter in the U.S. to post a $500,000 bond to potentially cover revenue lost by the plants during the trial, the Associated Press reports.
All-Star Stakes analysis for Sunday, August 10.
Jeremey Day's analysis of the Sunday 8/11 card at Balmoral Park.
