A rising star in the trainer ranks, Michael McCarthy is enjoying a fine 2020 season. The Southern California-based conditioner has won 12-of-37 starts (31% win rate) this year. RELATED: Brisnet Trainer Stats…
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Some things never change. Watching the races from Gulfstream Park on Saturday reinforced my impression that no matter how much we complain, there is no one looking out for us. You could…
The lucrative Pegasus Day purses will pad not only the participants’ bankrolls, but also their sires’ progeny earnings. The $7 million Pegasus World Cup Turf features offspring of several renowned sires. Delta…
After discussing the storylines and studying the past performances (free) for the Pegasus World Cup (G1), it’s time to distill them all into the quick takes we dub “one-liners.” In post position…
Gulfstream Park offers horseplayers a strong 12-race card on Saturday afternoon headlined by the third running of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1). An intriguing All-Graded Stakes Pick 4 sequence is part…
The third running of the Pegasus World Cup (G1) is probably the best betting race yet. In the first year, monsters Arrogate and California Chrome faced off, then Gun Runner romped last…
Saturday’s $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) melds storylines from the sport’s biggest events, the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, along with the prospect of untapped potential on display. Here’s one…
Loooch Racing Stables and Imaginary Stable’s Imperative has secured the 12th and final spot in the starting gate for Saturday’s $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), co-owner Ron Paolucci mentioned via…
While much of the Pegasus World Cup (G1) news has involved key contender workouts, the biggest development to emerge in recent days is the increasingly questionable status of McKinzie. Hall of Fame…
The Eclipse Award for jockeys is almost as tough as it was for trainers. The winner will definitely be named Ortiz but the question is, which one? Irad Jr. or Jose? At…
When first thinking about the “Race of the Year” topic, I couldn’t settle on just one. Enable’s historic victory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) was on the short list, for the…