Farmington Road impresses in turf debut, eyes Virginia Derby
You wouldn’t know it from the Beyer Speed Figure or margin of victory, but Farmington Road might have found a home on turf.
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Moretti rewards Pletcher strategy in Birdstone
Watching the early stages of Sunday’s Birdstone Stakes play out, trainer Todd Pletcher thought he might have made a mistake when he decided to remove the blinkers from Moretti’s equipment.
Read MoreGretzky the Great Scores At Woodbine
By: TDN 6th-Woodbine, C$108,646, Msw, 8-2, 2yo, 6f (AWT) (off turf), 1:09.84, ft. GRETZKY THE GREAT (c, 2, Nyquist–Pearl Turn {MSP, $182,560}, by Bernardini), sent off the hot 1-2 choice, jumped out to an early advantage, led through splits of :22.77 and :45.09 and turned on all boosters late, crossing the wire 4 1/2 lengths ahead […]
Read MorePletcher has big favorite Largent in Edward P. Evans, Farmington Road in turf allowance
Pletcher on Wednesday sends out a 400-pound gorilla named Largent in the $60,000 Edward P. Evans Stakes.
Read MoreRoyal Ascot runner-up Sharing targeting more G1 glory in Del Mar Oaks
Royal Ascot runner-up Sharing is set to chase G1 glory later this month in the Del Mar Oak
Read MoreSpeech Takes Ashland for First Graded Stakes Win
Filly earns 100 points toward a start in the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Read MoreBelmont Stakes Goes From Longest Classic to Shortest
Nine-furlong distance offers less chance of post position affecting the outcome.
Read MoreMoretti Romps in Flat Out Stakes
Son of Medaglia d’Oro turned back Sir Winston by 5 1/4 lengths June 11 at Belmont.
Read MoreWellman: Farmington Road ‘Can Make His Presence Felt’ In Belmont Stakes
Since the day Farmington Road joined trainer Todd Pletcher’s shed row, he was seen by his connections as the type of horse that would be a contender for the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes.
Read MorePoint of Honor Seeks Grade 1 Glory In Phipps
Grade 1 stakes for fillies and mares at Belmont Park at 1 1/16 miles attracts six.
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