The 68th running of the Fountain of Youth Stakes takes place this Sunday, February 26th from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. A very strong field of eight Three Year Olds will be chasing the $400,000 purse and also some "race cred" ahead of the Grade 1 Florida Derby on March 31st and the Triple Crown that starts in May. The eight entries will go 1 1/8 miles on Gulfstream's main dirt track.
The Grade 2 Mac Diarmida Stakes comes our way this Sunday, February 26th from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The race is open to horses Four-Years-Old and Upward who are willing to go 1 3/8 miles on Gulfstream's Turf track. A field of 10 have been assembled for the 10th race on Gulfstream's exciting Sunday Card. Post time is 4:45 PM ET.
The Grade 2 Davona Dale Stakes comes our way this Saturday, February 25th from beautiful Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. A field of nine Fillies, Three years old, will take to Gulfstream's main dirt track and race 1 1/16 miles for the $250,000 purse.
The Grade 2 San Carlos Stakes is on tap for this Saturday, February 25th from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. $200,000 is on the line for Four-Year-Olds and Upward on Santa Anita's main dirt track. A small but impressive field of six will go seven furlongs in hopes of bringing home the title of San Carlos victor.
The 71st running of the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes takes place Sunday, February 19th from Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. A small field of six quality Three Year Olds will be chasing a purse of $150,000 over seven furlongs on Santa Anita's Main track. The San Vicente is not just another Grade 2 Stakes race - it is an important prep for April's $750,000 Santa Anita Derby and more importantly the $2 million Kentucky Derby.
The Grade 3 Hurricane Bertie Stakes come our way this Sunday, February 19th from beautiful Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. A competitive field of seven Fillies and Mares Four Years Old and Upward will race 6 1/2 furlongs for the $150,000 purse on Gulfstream's dirt track. The Hurricane Bertie is the 10th race on Gulfstream's Sunday schedule with a post time of 4:45 PM ET.
The $75,000 As Indicated at Aqueduct on Saturday could turn into a two-horse race with Marilyn's Guy the even money favorite while San Pablo is the second choice at 6-5.
One of the oldest graded stakes races on American soil writes another chapter on Saturday when the 60th running of the Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes takes place at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. A strong field of seven Fillies and Mares Four Years Old and Upward will take to Santa Anita's main track and cover a distance of 1 1/16 miles in pursuit of the $200,000 purse.
The 36th running of the Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Sprint Championship is on the card this Saturday at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. $150,000 is on the line for horses Four-Years Old and Upwards on Gulfstream's main dirt tack. The Sprint Championship is the day's feature event and is raced over seven furlongs. A strong field of eight will run in race 10 with a post time of 4:45 PM ET.
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California is the scene for the 60th running of the Grade 2 San Marcos Stakes Saturday, February 11th, 2012. $150,000 is on the line for horses Four-Years-Old and Older. The race will be contested on Santa Anita's Turf track and will cover a distance of 1 1/4 miles. A strong field of eight is confirmed for the San Marcos, which is the 9th race on Santa Anita's Saturday schedule. Post time is 4:30 PM PST.