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Wood tops 29 Aqueduct stakes

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Aqueduct will conduct 29 stakes worth a total of $3,555,000 in the first four months of 2010 as the New York Racing Association on Friday released a partial stakes schedule for next year.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

'Saint' sure looks like Derby prospect

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Buddy's Saint stamped himself as a legitimate contender for next year's Kentucky Derby with a stylish-looking 4 3/4-length victory in Saturday's Grade 2, $200,000 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Sara Louise rebounds on dirt

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Back on dirt, Sara Louise was back in form, holding off a stiff challenge from Justwhistledixie in the stretch to win Friday's Grade 2, $150,000 Top Flight Handicap by a half-length at Aqueduct.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Sara Louise back on dirt in Top Flight

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Sara Louise was one of the many New York-based dirt horses that toiled unsuccessfully over Santa Anita's synthetic surface in the Breeders' Cup, finishing a nonthreatening fourth in the Filly and Mare Sprint.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Cherokee Country wins 'Highweight

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

It took owner Lou Cacchio 3 1/2 hours Thursday to drive from Bensalem, Pa., to Aqueduct. Fighting Thanksgiving Day traffic proved well worth the effort.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Future and past stars collide

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Stardom Bound had already won five Grade 1 races and an Eclipse Award before Unrivaled Belle ever made it to the races.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Quality Road would rather take highway

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Trainer Todd Pletcher has not ruled out running Quality Road in the Grade 1 Cigar Mile here Nov. 28, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done to make that goal a reality.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

New Yorkers licking Cup wounds

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

While a handful of turf horses ran well enough to be second, the New York-based dirt horses displayed yet again their disdain for synthetic surfaces, with many putting in abysmal efforts.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

She Be Wild takes Juvenile Fillies

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

A little luck at a pivotal time helped She Be Wild win Friday's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Connie and Michael to build on last

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Count Santa Anita linemaker Jon White among those who were dazzled by Connie and Michael's rousing debut at Keeneland on Oct. 17.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Midshipman figures out front in Dirt Mile

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The complexion of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile changed dramatically since pre-entries were announced Oct. 28, with six horses that originally made it into the body of the race opting for other races or electing not to come.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Dirt Mile it is for Bullsbay

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Had circumstances - and the race surface - been different, trainer Graham Motion would have had no reservations about running Whitney Handicap winner Bullsbay in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Le Grand Cru guts out Bold Ruler win

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The Hall of Fame trainer Allen Jerkens looked at the tote board prior to the running of Saturday's Grade 3, $150,000 Bold Ruler Handicap at Aqueduct

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

'Belle' may have one or two left

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Just when it seemed like Unbridled Belle's best days were behind her, she put in a very solid performance when second in the Grade 1 Beldame at Belmont Park last month.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Past the Point needs a win

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

To date, Past the Point has gotten more recognition for races he has lost than for anything he has won.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
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