Front Run the Fed defends title in Van Clief
For the second consecutive year, Front Run the Fed posted a narrow victory in the Van Clief Stakes at Colonial Downs; Sassy Beast upset the Andy Guest.
For the second consecutive year, Front Run the Fed posted a narrow victory in the Van Clief Stakes at Colonial Downs; Sassy Beast upset the Andy Guest.
Geaux Rocket Ride pulled the upset, besting Kentucky Derby winner Mage and super-talented Arabian Knight to win the Grade 1 Haskell at Monmouth Park.
Colonial Downs hosts a pair of turf sprint stakes Saturday, with Front Run the Fed aiming to defend his title in the Van Clief.
The Maryland State Fair on July 20 announced the 2023 Timonium race meet, which will include two stakes during its seven-day stand.
With weather in the area, Delaware Park canceled its Thursday card after the running of the fourth race.
Kentucky Derby winner Mage and super-talented but lightly raced Arabian Knight will square off in an intriguing renewal of the Haskell.
Mage, upset winner of the Kentucky Derby and then third in the Preakness, will make his next start in the Grade 1 Haskell at Monmouth Park July 22.
Veteran Eons repeated in Saturday’s Prince George’s County Stakes to top a day with three stakes contested at Laurel Park.
Determined Kingdom defended his title in the Punch Line Stakes to top a Colonial Downs card with four stakes for Virginia-breds.
Delaware Park concludes three big weekends with a pair of sophomore turf stakes, and Miss Riddler is favored to solve the Christiana stakes for fillies.