Maiden King

Minutes after D.J. LeMahieu tied the game in the top of the ninth, Jose Altuve hit a game-winning home run in the bottom half to send the Astros to the World Series and end the Yankees’ season.

Butler, new to the Miami Heat this season, has found in soccer a new friend and inspiration for his game in the N.B.A.

Kentucky football's defense posted its best performance of the season, but the Wildcats were still shutout in a 21-0 loss at Georgia.        

Louisville lost to Clemson on Saturday, but that was expected. What we learned about the team says more.        

After exploding the last two weeks the Louisville offense hit a wall against Clemson        

Kee Full Card 10/19/19: r1: 5-2-3: wide open, look for a price r2: 1-10-9-12: wide open, look for a price, 1 could steal on the lead r3: 2-8-3: chalky, 2 wins if can control pace r4: 3-7-4-5: chalky, no one wants the lead

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Here are my horse-by-horse thoughts on all 10 stakes races at Belmont Saturday...

A tribute in memory of legendary writer Bill Nack.

This is just a little post to let people know that all my tournament content will now be appearing in a new place.

In the final episode of the DRF Players’ Podcast (the TBD Players’ Podcast will commence in another place next week), PTF and JK host the first ever Podcast Holiday Quiz. Joined by special guests Matt Scarlata, Drew Coatney, and Gene Menez, they review some of the sometimes sublime but always ridiculous history of the show.

Special guest Richard Migliore joins Peter Thomas Fornatale to talk about his life in racing. Topics include what horsemen and horseplayers can learn from each other, and how today's riding culture is different from when Migliore was riding. Plus, what does a dieting jockey eat for dessert?

To cap off his memorable six-win Saturday night, Dexter Dunn added victories in both C$32,500 Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old Colt and Gelding Pace eliminations, piloting Dancin Lou and Bettor's Wish home first.

Warrawee Ubeaut's win streak now sits at seven after an effortless-looking 1:50 3/5 win in the single C$32,500 Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old Filly Pace elimination on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Dexter Dunn cleaned up in the Mare Trot eliminations on Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park to add to his big night in the Breeders Crown eliminations. A total of 15 older trotting mares were split into a pair of C$32,500 eliminations to determine the Breeders Crown final field.

The Stronach Group, which owns Santa Anita Park, issued this statement after the death of Satchel Paige at the California track following the fifth race on Oct. 19.

Richard Ravin, Patricia's Hope, and Larry Rivelli's Jean Elizabeth made quick work of her competition Oct. 19, with a gate-to-wire victory in the CA$125,000 Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3) over six furlongs at Woodbine. 

Racing Oct. 19 in the $150,000 Maryland Million Classic at Laurel Park, Forest Fire squeaked out a half-length victory over Prendimi, his third straight win and the seventh of his 13-race career.

STATEMENT FROM THE STRONACH GROUP October 19, 2019 Satchel Paige, a three-year-old gelding, was humanely euthanized after the fifth race on Saturday, October 19th at Santa Anita Park.  After being pulled up at the 3/8th pole, Satchel Paige was immediately evaluated by a team of on-track veterinarians, led by Santa Anita Park veterinarian Dr. Dana […] The pos […]

JOCKEY QUOTES  ABEL CEDILLO, CASTLE, WINNER: “It looked like there was a lot of speed in the race and all Mark said was ‘Stay close.’  My horse broke really good and we made the lead very easy and that was good for me.” TRAINER QUOTES MARK GLATT, CASTLE, WINNER: “It’s a roller coaster ride if you’re in […] The post CALIFORNIA FLAG HANDICAP QUOTES-SATURDAY, O […]

Eight Rings capped a Grade 1 double for Bob Baffert on Friday at Santa Anita with his commanding six-length win in the $300,000 American Pharoah S. (G1)...

Bob Baffert won the $300,000 Chandelier S. (G1) at Santa Anita Park for a record 11th time on Friday when the dynamic filly Bast out-dueled Comical to win by a neck...

STATEMENT FROM THE STRONACH GROUP October 19, 2019 Satchel Paige, a three-year-old gelding, was humanely euthanized after the fifth race on Saturday, October 19th at Santa Anita Park.  After being pulled up at the 3/8th pole, Satchel Paige was immediately evaluated by a team of on-track veterinarians, led by Santa Anita Park veterinarian Dr. Dana […] The pos […]

JOCKEY QUOTES  ABEL CEDILLO, CASTLE, WINNER: “It looked like there was a lot of speed in the race and all Mark said was ‘Stay close.’  My horse broke really good and we made the lead very easy and that was good for me.” TRAINER QUOTES MARK GLATT, CASTLE, WINNER: “It’s a roller coaster ride if you’re in […] The post CALIFORNIA FLAG HANDICAP QUOTES-SATURDAY, O […]