| 'Rachel' fires off fast work Rachel Alexandra blazed through another Churchill Downs workout early Monday morning, going six furlongs in 1:11.22 over a fast track. Trainer Steve Asmussen once again declined to commit the superstar filly to a specific upcoming race. sports.espn.go.com |
A familiar plan for First Dude in Belmont Stakes Considering how well he ran on the front end when finishing second in the Preakness Stakes three weeks ago after drawing post 11, there is little doubt what the strategy will be for First Dude in the 142nd Belmont Stakes. sports.espn.go.com |
Strong Numbers at Monmouth Park Monmouth Park’s $50 million elite summer thoroughbred season has been a success so far, according to figures released by the track. nytimes.com |
Persistently stuns Rachel Alexandra in Personal Ensign Persistently shocked and silenced the large throng on hand at Saratoga on Sunday to cheer on Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra when she ran down the reigning champion to register a one-length victory in the $300,000 Personal Ensign Stakes. sports.espn.go.com |
Rosario guides Gypsy's Warning to perfect trip in Matriarch Eight weeks after she inherited the lead and held on to finish third in the Grade 1 Yellow Ribbon Stakes at Hollywood Park, Gypsy's Warning was the beneficiary of a perfect trip in Friday's $250,000 Matriarch Stakes. sports.espn.go.com |