#Mint Million

Two weeks after a Grade 1 win at Saratoga, trainer Christophe Clement is putting the star of his barn back in the starting gates. Gufo (7-5) is morning-line favorite Saturday for the Grade 2, $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes. Post time from Kentucky Downs is 5:45 p.m., with the race broadcast on both CNBC and FanDuel TV, the network formerly…

Dr. Blute wins the Empire Classic Oct. 30 (Janet Garaguso) By Ryan Martin - NYRA Press Office OZONE PARK, N.Y.- Flanagan Racing's Dr. Blute will try to wrap up the year by doubling up on stakes scores in Saturday's $100000 Alex M. Robb for New York-breds 3-year-old and upward going a one-turn mile at Aqueduct Racetrack. Dr. Blute, a 4-year-old…

Dalaika, shown winning the Grade I Beverly D. at Churchill Downs, returns for the $1 million Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs Sept. 9 (UPI) -- It's all about the turf in weekend horse racing with Kentucky Downs staging an extravaganza unmatched anywhere in North America short of the Breeders' Cup World…

FRANKLIN, Ky. - The accomplished Long Range Toddy is scheduled to make his turf debut in Thursday's seventh race at the FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs, a $180000 conditioned allowance for 3-year-olds and up at a mile. Long Range Toddy has earned more than $1 million in his career, the bulk coming for breeder/owner Willis Horton and Hall of Fame…

By Mary Eddy - NYRA Press Office OZONE PARK, N.Y.- Wertheimer and Frere's Pao Alto looks to earn his first stateside victory for conditioner Graham Motion in Sunday's $135000 Artie Schiller, a one-mile inner turf test for 3-year-olds and up, at Aqueduct Racetrack. Pao Alto, a 5-year-old French-bred son of Intello, will cut back one furlong from his…

OZONE PARK, N.Y.- Four-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown will saddle Public Sector, L'Imperator and Lonesome Fugitive as he looks for his third consecutive score in Sunday's Grade 3, $150000 Knickerbocker, a nine-furlong inner turf test for 3-year-olds and upward, at the Belmont at the Big A fall meet. The Knickerbocker is slated as…

It's 2-year-old showcase weekend at Saratoga and Del Mar, with top trainers sending out what they hope will turn into promising contenders for the 2022 Triple Crown. Throw in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) and the $600000 Flower Bowl Invitational (G1), a pair of Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In'' races the Spa, plus a $1 million race at…

Ivar wins the Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 9, 2022 The 2022 edition of the Grade 1, $1 million Coolmore Turf Mile, an opening weekend staple at Keeneland and run since 1986, drew a full field of 12 plus four also-eligibles. The race will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8. Among the group vying for the top share…

With racing in New York dark until Thursday, and California racing dealing with highly unusual September rains, we are turning to New Jersey and Kentucky for our plays on this late summer Saturday. We have selections in four races, all on turf, one at Monmouth Park, where the turf will be firm, and three at Kentucky Downs, where the turf should be…

With million-dollar purses and richly endowed maidens, the idiosyncratic turf-only track near Nashville is thriving ready for its short, sharp, seven-day September meet. Amanda Duckworth reports The term'unique' can be overused - but in the case of Kentucky Downs, it is entirely appropriate that it is the word most people choose to describe such a…

FRANKLIN, Ky.- The FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs concluded Wednesday with record wagering topping $80 million for the seven-day run. Purses again set a record, reaching almost $18 million paid out to horse owners. With $12896355 bet on Wednesday's closing card, total wagering on the meet reached $80175928, clipping Kentucky Downs' previous record…

The lucrative Kentucky Downs meet comes to a close Wednesday with a 12-race card, which is anchored by a trio of stakes races. Here are my five favorite events on the program, accompanied by my wagering advice. Best bet: Really Good (Race 9) Best value bet: Accredit (Race 5) Race 1 No. 2 Joyful Applause (5-1) is the one to beat on speed figures and…