When the Stakes are High

Keeneland gained two Grade s stakes for 2018
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La Coronel won the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in October, but her April win in the Applachian, both at Keeneland, is now a Grade 2 stakes for 2018
La Coronel won the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in October, but her April win in the Applachian, both at Keeneland, is now a Grade 2 stakes for 2018

As November wrapped there was a special meeting in the Horse Capital of the World.  A select group, belonging to the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association met in Lexington, KY.  These members are on the American Graded Stakes Committee.  They were tasked with the annual selection process of grading stakes races in the United States.  After a delicate 2 day process that looked at over 800 stakes races the committee determined 455 worthy stakes for 2018.  Did your favorite track and races meet their standards?

 

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Luck Be a Lady Eli

Lady Eli
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Lady Eli
Lady Eli

The 69 Summer Stakes are spectacular at Saratoga!  This Friday, 7/21/17, live action returns to The Spa track and it will be a fast and fantastic 40 days for racing fans.  Opening weekend spotlights filly and mare stakes.  Some of America’s best will race including the talented, Lady Eli!

 

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