#Higher Power

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (5.20) has come a long way in its 153-year existence. Created in 1866, it took until 1907 for Orby to do the Epsom and Curragh Derby double, and another 57 years before Santa Claus became the second. These days things are different and Anthony Van Dyck would become the 19th horse to etch his name on both trophies…

It is the great story of the understudy getting that one shot to step in for the star. One shot to step into the spotlight. And maybe even stay there. When Drew Bledsoe got hurt, in came Tom Brady. Wally Pipp was replaced by Lou Gehrig. Phil Fulmer less elegantly for Johnny Majors. On the other hand, sports are full of one-hit wonders like Jeremy…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - They were not worried, and they said so all week. Everyone had stopped by the barn of the trainer Doug O'Neill and told him that his colt Nyquist did not have the stamina to last a mile and a quarter - that he had cranked up his baby too much in capturing a $1 million bonus last month in the Florida Derby. There could not be…

Friday, December 30, 2022 at 8:14 pm |Back to: Top News Broadway Girls | Benoit Photo Fresh off her gate-to-wire maiden-breaking score in her third career start at Del Mar Nov. 13, Broadway Girls, given an unconvincing 16-1 chance for her stakes debut, showed a similar burst of speed to wire the field in Friday's Blue Norther S. Ridden hard to the…

The Breeders' Cup is the annual horse racing event that follows the Triple Crown races on the schedule. Beginning in 2007, the Breeders' Cup was changed into a two-day event. In the history of the event, the Breeders' Cup has always taken place in the United States. This year's installment will take place at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington,…

Horse of the Year honors could be on the line Saturday when the country's top dirt horses square off in North America's richest race, the 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic. Saturday's race features three of the top four horses in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll: No. 1 Improbable, No. 2 Maximum Security and No. 4 Tom's…

USMNT need win versus Iran to advance to Round of 16 The US men's national team face a must-win game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, closing Group B play against Iran in hot pursuit of a Round of 16 place. Kickoff is set for 2 pm ET on FOX, Telemundo, Foxsports.com and Peacock. Not a whole lot of news to dig into today. Instead of looking…

The mood was light and the spirit even lighter as horses and riders waited to the enter the gate for the $2940000 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes presented by Runhappy Jan. 25 at Gulfstream Park. Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano stood on the sideline dressed in a sharp suit having lost his mount when Pegasus hopeful Spun to Run scratched…

The Pacific Classic Stakes 2022 has a purse of just over $1m and all eyes will be on the John W. Sadler-trained FLIGHTLINE as his star 4 year-old puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Del Mar contest this Saturday. The Sadler barn will also be looking for their fourth Pacific Classic win since 2018, having landed the pot 12 months ago with…

With Champion 3-Year-Old Male finalist Omaha Beach and Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Spun to Run out for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup on Saturday at Gulfstream Park, the field has opened up for the remaining 10 horses. Spun to Run was withdrawn with hives, and even money favorite Omaha Beach scratched due to swelling in his right hind leg. Bob…

Despite a five-racing losing streak - not even a finish better than fourth during the past eight months - Tenfold was invited to run in Saturday's $3 million Pegasus World Cup. Even though he is one of the five 30-1 longest shots in the 12-horse field, the connections of the 5-year-old son of champion Curlin figured why not head to Gulfstream…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - To have the best chance of beating Jackie's Warrior, you probably want to try him in the Breeders' Cup or at a track not named Saratoga. In non-Breeders' Cup races, the reigning sprint champion has won 11 of 13 starts and was second (by a neck) and third in the other two. At Saratoga, he is a perfect 4-for-4, all in graded…

The biggest college football matchup of the season to date pits newly-crowned No. 1 Tennessee against No. 3 Georgia in Week 10. Read on for our picks and predictions for the Tennessee-Georgia SEC clash. Tennessee (7-1 ATS, 5-3 O/U) is ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time in program history. The Volunteers'…

Boxing fans are working their calendars this weekend, deciding which of several solid competing cards will get their attention (and, in one case, their PPV cash). No bad choices, but don't sleep on the Golden Boy Promotions card in San Diego if you like solid matchmaking in all-action fights. Note the early start time: prelims air starting at 5…

Breaking down the opening odds and attempting to predict how the lines will move for some of the biggest matchups on the Week 6 college football schedule. Another weekend of college football is in the books. Week 5 provided several thrilling finishes. numerous upsets, and a few VERY close calls. Yeah, we're looking at you, Georgia. The action only…

The SI Gambling Horse handicapping experts had a great day at the track in the Travers Stakes when Tiz the Law came through in impressive fashion, helping our team crush the Exacta (8/1) and the Trifecta (36/1) after Caracaro & Max Player both hit the board! In July, the team scored in the Blue Grass Stakes hitting the Exacta (12/1), Trifecta…

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Join our channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage America's next big talking horse - FLIGHTLINE - will head a field of six runners ahead of Saturday's $1m Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar. The John W. Sadler colt is unbeaten from all four career starts and has remarkably won those races by an aggregate of 44 lengths! With the Pacific&hellip;