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2022 Whitney Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes is one of the most important races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division as well as one of the marquee races of summer in U.S. horse racing. Simply put, the Whitney can often be a career-defining victory for its winner.

Key Takeaways You Need to Know from Jim Dandy Stakes Weekend

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from Saturday’s $558,000, Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, a prep for the Aug. 27 Runhappy Travers Stakes at the iconic upstate New York track, and other major weekend developments:

American Theorem Much the Best in Bing Crosby, Royal Ship Strikes in San Diego

George Papaprodromou’s faith in American Theorem paid off at Del Mar July 30 in the $400,000, Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes.

“We’ve always believed in this horse,” said the emotional trainer after he sprinted to the winner’s circle nearly as fast as his charge.

Del Mar History: The Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti Match Race

Even some of the most casual fans of horse racing are familiar with Seabiscuit and his legendary match race against War Admiral in 1938.

Front and Center: Epicenter Shines in Jim Dandy Stakes Score

On a gorgeous late July afternoon at Saratoga Race Course, it was suddenly late April in Bluegrass Country.

Once again, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Epicenter stands atop the 3-year-old male division.

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