(Kentucky Downs photo) The old adage “Pretty is as pretty does” rang true today when VERGARA turned in a sparkling performance to win the $1,000,000 Aristocrat Ladies Marathon Stakes-G3 at Kentucky Downs. Ridden by Joel Rosario, she stalked early leader Glenall, tugging a bit against a pedestrian pace. She “took command under confident handling two-deep […]
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Vergara Now an Oaks Winner
Inclement weather cancelled racing at the boutique all-turf Kentucky Downs meet yesterday, but the sun came out in time to shine on VERGARA in the winner’s circle for the $500,000 Exacta Systems Dueling Grounds Oaks this afternoon. Joel Rosario made the trip to Franklin, KY to ride Gary Broad/Walmac Farm’s 3-year-old daughter of Noble Mission (GB) […]
Princess Pita Wins Career Debut
It was another win photo at Laurel Park today for jockey Jorge Ruiz, who piloted Gary Broad’s PRINCESS PITA to victory in her first start. Breaking from the #1 hole, she was off just a half-step slow. Ruiz held his position on the rail throughout, seizing the opportunity to angle out when the field opened […]