Horses Articles
Mr Speaker rallies to capture Lexington Stakes
Lexington, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Post time favorite Mr Speaker, ridden by Jose Lezcano, surged through the stretch Saturday to win the $200,000 Lexington Stakes at Keeneland in a final chance to acquire points for the 140th Kentucky Derby. The 1 […]
California Chrome puts in workout for Kentucky Derby
Arcadia, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Leading 3-year-old California Chrome had a half-mile workout Saturday morning at his home track Los Alamitos. The Santa Anita Derby winner worked the four furlongs in 47 4/5 seconds with his regular jockey Victor Espinoza. “Victor […]
Wood Memorial runner-up Samraat has workout
Belmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Wood Memorial runner-up Samraat and fifth- place horse Uncle Sigh both had workouts Friday morning at Belmont Park. Trained by Rick Violette, Samraat worked a half-mile in 49.12 seconds on the main track under exercise rider […]
Wood Memorial winner has work at Belmont Park
Belmont, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Wood Memorial winner Wicked Strong had a workout Thursday morning at Belmont Park. The colt is trained by Jimmy Jerkens for owner Centennial Farms. Ridden by Kelvin Pahal, Wicked Strong covered a half-mile in 49.62 seconds […]
Kentucky Derby field – Fluidity at its finest
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – After last weekend’s two 170-point preps, the field of 20 for the Kentucky Derby appeared set. Or so it seemed. Now it appears Dance With Fate, Midnight Hawk, Tapiture and Ring Weekend all are questionable. Dance […]
Up the Backstretch: Giving proper deference to Game On Dude
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – I like reading, writing and watching Game On Dude race. He’s a gamer, shows up for each race and doesn’t give anything but his best. Game On Dude, trained by Hall of Fame conditioner Bob Baffert, […]
Last chance for Derby points in Lexington Stakes
Lexington, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – Just two weeks away from the 140th Kentucky Derby and time is running out for 3-year-olds to acquire enough points to gain entry into the opening leg of racing’s Triple Crown. Saturday’s $200,000 Lexington Stakes at […]
Midnight Hawk tops field for Illinois Derby
Game On Dude back to defend Charles Town Classic
Charles Town, WV (SportsNetwork.com) – Leading thoroughbred Game On Dude will face six rivals Saturday night in defense of his crown in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic. The 7-year-old gelding, partly owned by Joe Torre, will start from post […]