Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Tenfold will aim to repeat his success in the $250,000 Pimlico Special Stakes (G3) Oct. 2 at Pimlico Race Course. He has shown good form over the track, also finishing third in the 2018 Preakness Stakes (G1).
Monthly Archives: September 2020
WPT Super High Roller won by Michael Addamo for $1,284,114
The final World Poker Tour World Online Championships event of the series saw Michael Addamo win the heads-up battle against Isaac Haxton after both players guaranteed themselves $1.2 million in winnings. The fact that the winners only deserve half the headlines tells you what a dramatic finale it really was.
The day started with seven players remaining, but only six would be paid. Coming to play 7th in chips was British player Charlie Godwin, who won her $100,000 buy-in from a $109 satellite ticket on partypoker. The ROI on that ticket depended on who would bust first,
With almost a quart of a million dollars for finishing 6th and nothing for coming 7th, it was all on the first player to bust and as it happened, that took an hour of nail-biting action, with Daniel Dvoress the unlucky player to leave with nothing. Busting to Sergi Reixach, his elimination meant everyone was in profit, although some a lot more than others.
Next to go would be German player Christoph Vogelsang, and after he departed, Linus Loeliger couldn’t survive having drifted short.
Improbable, Maximum Security Well After Awesome Again
It was business as usual for Bob Baffert Sept. 27 after he savored the previous day’s victories at Santa Anita Park by Improbable in the Awesome Again Stakes (G1) and the undefeated juvenile filly Princess Noor in the Chandelier Stakes (G2).
Albarado to Ride Swiss Skydiver in Preakness
Trainer Kenny McPeek has assigned a new jockey to Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) runner-up Swiss Skydiver for the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course. Robby Albarado will have the call on Peter Callahan’s Daredevil filly.
Peslier Relishes Chance to Ride Stradivarius in Arc
Olivier Peslier is delighted to be on Stradivarius in the Arc (G1) at ParisLongchamp.
KEEP Issues Response to KY Supreme Court Ruling on HHR
The Kentucky Equine Education Project released a Sept. 26 statement in response to the Kentucky Supreme Court’s Opinion calling into question the operation of historical horse racing in the Commonwealth.
Boca Boy Leads Throughout to Win In Reality
Boca Boy refused to allow Breeze On By to to go past in the $400,000 In Reality division of the Florida Sires Stakes, springing an upset at odds of 12-1 Sept. 26 at Gulfstream Park.
Top Owners and Breeders Honored at TOBA Awards
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s 35th annual national awards presentation was held virtually Sept. 26 at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa in Paris, Ky.
United Registers Frontrunning John Henry Win
After United notched an eye-opening win in his final prep for a return trip to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), trainer Richard Mandella may have raised some eyebrows in commenting on what will happen Nov. 7 at Keeneland.
Firenze Fire Rolls to Vosburgh Victory
Now that Firenze Fire has locked up a fourth straight trip to the Breeders’ Cup, trainer Kelly Breen and owner Ron Lombardi may be in need of an engineer.
Amanzi Yimpilo Beats Boys in Speakeasy
Trainer Wesley Ward entered this month with a few possible starters for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) Nov. 6 at Keeneland. Now, he has added another, Amanzi Yimpilo (IRE), winner of the Speakeasy Stakes Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Improbable Upsets Maximum Security in Awesome Again
Swooping past the field with a head-turning second turn rally, Improbable handily defeated Maximum Security and Midcourt in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (G1) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Firenze Fire Rolls to Vosburg Victory
Now that Firenze Fire has locked up a fourth straight trip to the Breeders’ Cup, trainer Kelly Breen and owner Ron Lombardi may be in need of an engineer.
Firenze Fire Rolls to Victory in Vosburgh
Now that Firenze Fire has locked up a fourth straight trip to the Breeders’ Cup, trainer Kelly Breen and owner Ron Lombardi may be in need of an engineer.
Get Her Number Wins American Pharoah in Surface Switch
Dialed In colt won at 8-1 after beginning career on turf.
Zayat Creditors Want Court Receiver Replaced
Two New Jersey creditors owed a combined $613,500 by Zayat Stables have alleged that horses are being sold below value by a court-appointed receiver. They have filed a petition to replace the receiver with an interim trustee.
North American Success Continues for Viadera
Juddmonte Farms’ Viadera continued her North American success Sept. 26 with a determined victory in the $100,000 Noble Damsel Stakes (G3T) at Belmont Park.
Swiss Skydiver Confirmed for Preakness on Busy Work Day
Swiss Skydiver is bound for the Oct. 3 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course following a five-furlong workout in 1:00 4/5 Sept. 26 at Churchill Downs, according to trainer Kenny McPeek.
Asmussen-Trained Yaupon Invades Pimlico for Chick Lang
Before he starts Max Player, Pneumatic, and Excession in the Preakness Stakes (G1), Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt’s Yaupon ready for the $200,000 Chick Lang Stakes (G3) there Oct. 1.
Mucho Unusual Strides Clear in Rodeo Drive
George Krikorian’s homebred Mucho Unusual punched her ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1T) with a front-end score in the $300,000 Rodeo Drive Stakes (G1T) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.