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Oaks News March 2, 2025

Maysam outduels Supa Speed in Santa Ysabel

Maysam and Supa Speed turned the Santa Ysabel (G3) into a match race culminating in a thrilling stretch-long battle at Santa Anita.

Derby News March 1, 2025

Journalism upsets Barnes, reframes Derby picture in San Felipe

Going into Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, the discussion revolved around early Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Barnes.

Derby News March 1, 2025

Sovereignty closes fast to win Fountain of Youth comebacker; The Queens M G rules Davona Dale

Sovereignty came charging off the far turn and rallied powerfully to prevail in Saturday’s $401,650 Fountain of Youth (G2), a strong comeback performance that bodes well for his Kentucky Derby chances

Derby News March 1, 2025

Flood Zone dominates Gotham; Drexel Hill joins stablemates in Oaks picture

Horses trained by Brad Cox rarely win Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races at big prices. Flood Zone proved one of the rare exceptions on Saturday when springing a 17-1 upset of the $300,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct over 1.45-1 favorite Sand Devil and seven...

Wagering March 1, 2025

LIVE Saturday Stakes Races: The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up

The Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up! Get ready for a full day of action on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Join TwinSpires for LIVE Saturday Stakes Racing with a packed day including the Gotham S. (G3), Fountain of Youth S. (G2), and San Felipe S....

Features February 28, 2025

Kentucky Derby’s Lucky Losers: Skywalker (1985)

The Star Wars saga shares the heroic journey of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and an ever-expanding cast of characters, a vast universe of stories set in a galaxy far, far away.

Oaks News February 28, 2025

Cipriani one of three for Baffert in Santa Ysabel

Cipriani was no match for her more experienced and accomplished stablemate Tenma in the Feb. 2 Las Virgenes (G3), but off her second-place finish in that race looks the filly to beat in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel (G3) at Santa Anita on Sunday.

February 28, 2025

Kentucky Derby Update: The Derby Dispatch for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

Brisnet Past Performances:
Fountain of Youth: https://www.brisnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FoY25.pdf
Gotham: https://www.brisnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gotham25.pdf
San Felipe: https://www.brisnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SanFelipe25.pdf
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Derby News February 28, 2025

Looking Ahead: Sand Devil and My Mitole Highlight Gotham Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby returns to Aqueduct Saturday for the Gotham S. (G3), awarding 50 qualifying points to the winner.

Derby News February 28, 2025

Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Hit Show Ships West for Big 'Cap

Hit Show, a 2023 Kentucky Derby alumnus, has five graded stakes victories on his resume, but he hasn’t clinched a Grade 1. That could change Saturday: the Brad Cox-trainee ships west for the Santa Anita H. (G1).

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