As the field thundered toward the finish in the $781,479 Queen's Plate at Woodbine Aug. 22, Safe Conduct had the lead, but one that looked anything but safe.
The richest six days in horse racing is now named the FanDuel Meet at Kentucky Downs, where among America’s largest fields run for some of the world’s biggest purses Sept. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12.
Kentucky Downs and FanDuel — the parent company of the U.S. market-leader TVG racing network and betting platform — announced the three-year partnership today.
The $1 million Queen’s Plate is the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown and draws some of the best 3-year-olds born in Canada for a 1 ¼-mile test of class and stamina at Woodbine.
The Alabama Stakes is the longest Grade 1 dirt stakes for 3-year-old fillies that you’ll find and a highly important steppingstone to the division championship.
