The story is familiar, trainer Mike Maker heads to Kentucky Downs with a turf marathoner, frequently one he claimed, and walks away with a victory in the Grade 2 KTDF Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational Stakes.
Al and Bill Ulwelling experienced the highs and lows of life in a span of just minutes: their 3-year-old colt Mansetti won the King's Plate, the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, by 2 ½ lengths, and as the family headed to the winner’s circle, patriarch Bill suffered a cardiac issue, cutting short a cele
The Del Mar Futurity has historically been one of the more influential West Coast 2-year-old races for predicting future success, serving as a springboard for star 3-year-olds like Silver Charm, 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, and Nyquist among others.
Ag Bullet, a 5-year-old mare by Twirling Candy, led from start to finish to win the $2 million Never Say Die Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes Aug. 30 at Kentucky Downs.