Midlantic Kentucky Derby hopefuls El Areeb and Irish War Cry had tough outings Saturday, both well-beaten as the favorite in major prep races.
Irish War Cry, the undefeated New Jersey-bred, will look to take another step towards the May 6 Kentucky Derby Saturday in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.
Laurel Park-based sophomore El Areeb’s trainer Cal Lynch has added the Florida Derby to his list of races under consideration.
New Jersey-bred Irish War Cry delivered an emphatic win in the Holy Bull Saturday and now looks to be a serious Kentucky Derby contender.
Undefeated sophomore Irish War Cry will tackle champion 2-year-old Classic Empire and graded winner Gunnevara in Saturday’s G2 Holy Bull.
Arrogate — recently rated the world’s top racehorse — showed why yesterday when he cruised to an easy win in the Pegasus World Cup. California Chrome finished ninth.
Online wagering company Xpressbet will offer one player a chance to make a $10,000 win bet on the Pegasus World Cup this month.
Marabea won her second straight off the claim for trainer Lacey Gaudet in today’s Claiming Crown Tiara at Gulfstream Park.
Jockey Lane Luzzi will shift his tack from Maryland to Gulfstream Park starting this weekend.
The $12 million Pegasus World Cup will take place in late January at Gulfstream Park.