Crown Jewel, who finished second to Forte in the Jim Dandy at Saratoga, is set to compete in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby on Saturday. This weekend’s horse racing action is dominated by the $1 million Grade I Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes, both featuring 3-year-olds. The races are taking place on dirt, providing a new challenge for handicappers. Meanwhile, the global racing scene is relatively quiet with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe still a week away.
The Pennsylvania Derby boasts an impressive lineup of 3-year-old contenders. Saudi Crown narrowly missed out on a victory in the Grade I Jim Dandy and is seeking redemption. Los Alamitos Derby Reincarnate, trained by Bob Baffert, is also vying for success. Il Miracolo returns after winning the Grade III Smarty Jones, while Scotland aims to bounce back after finishing fifth in the Travers. The winner of this race could potentially become a contender for end-of-year honors. On the other end of the spectrum, Modern Era, still a maiden after eight starts, is a long shot in the race.
In the $400,000 Grade III Oklahoma Derby, Red Route One and Hit Show stand out from the field. Red Route One, a favorite, has achieved impressive results in previous races, including a fourth-place finish in the Preakness and a victory in the Grade III West Virginia Derby. Hit Show has also performed well, with notable finishes in the Louisville Classic and the Preakness. In the race, Red Route One has drawn gate No. 10 while Hit Show will start from gate No. 13.
The $300,000 Bourbon Trail Stakes at Churchill Downs features second- and third-place finishers Slip Mahoney and Denington from the St. Louis Derby. Oscar Performance, Shirl’s Bee, and Next are also noteworthy contenders in the race.
The $200,000 Grade III Greenwood Cup at Parx Racing sees Next, a 5-year-old gelding, as the favorite against seven rivals. Next has excelled in marathons, winning four of his last five starts.
At Parx Racing, the $1 million Grade I Cotillion Stakes showcases Pretty Mischievous, who is aiming for her fourth consecutive Grade I win. The field includes Hoosier Philly, the winner of the Grade II Golden Rod, and several other strong contenders such as Occult, Defining Purpose, and Ceiling Crusher.
Merlazza, trained by Brad Cox, is the morning-line favorite in the $200,000 Grade III Remington Park Oaks. Taxed, winner of the Black-Eyed Susan, will compete in the $175,000 Seneca Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs. Poblano, a well-bred filly by Curlin, is another contender in the race.
The $400,000 Grade II Gallant Bob Stakes at Parx Racing features local and invader horses, making it a challenging race to predict. Nautical Star and Damon’s Mound are among the contenders. Everso Mischievous, Loyal Company, and Mount Up are the favorites in the $300,000 Harrods Creek Stakes at Churchill Downs. Gunite, winner of multiple races this year, is the favorite in the $300,000 Parx Dirt Mile.
Goodie Groomer, a long shot, won the $150,000 Presque Isle Mile by half a length. In the $300,000 Grade III Dogwood Stakes at Churchill Downs, a race for 3-year-old fillies, it’s anyone’s game as the field is filled with top contenders. Accomplished Girl emerged victorious in the $300,000 Grade II Presque Isle Downs Masters, while the Noble Damsel Stakes at Aqueduct has several contenders.
In the $250,000 Grade III Turf Monster at Parx Racing, Roses for Debra, a talented filly, is set to face male competition for the first time. She has an impressive career record with seven wins out of nine starts.
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