Horse Racing News

Even when they didn't win, they couldn't lose. Ken and Sarah Ramsey capped an unbelievable day Aug. 17 with their third Grade 1 victory when Real Solution was placed first via disqualification in the $1 million Arlington Million.

Princess of Sylmar likely wrapped up an Eclipse Award as outstanding 3-year-old filly with another sharp victory in the Alabama Stakes Aug. 17 at Saratoga Race Course, her third Grade 1 victory in a row.

Ken Ramsey brought his grandkids to the races as usual, and in the $500,000 Secretariat Stakes, Admiral Kitten and jockey Rosie Napravnik got the job done.

Dank, winner of the Kilboy Estate Stakes last time out July 21 at the Curragh, made it two in a row with a brilliant 4 ¼-length score in the $750,000 Beverly D. Stakes at Arlington Park on Aug. 17. Favored Marketing Mix was fourth.

Big Blue Kitten, given a patient ride by Joe Bravo, burst through an opening at mid-stretch and swept past Twilight Eclipse late to post a one-length win in the $600,000 Sword Dancer Stakes Aug. 17 at Saratoga Race Course.

If Little Mike repeats in the Arlington Million Aug. 17, breeder/owner Carlo Vaccarezza might use the Arlington Park winner's circle as a platform to challenge reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan to a match race.

Calumet Farm's Oxbow, winner of this year's Preakness Stakes, likely will not run again in 2013, according to trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Ten domestic and three European-based 3-year-olds comprise a field of 13 for the $500,000 Secretariat Stakes Aug. 17 on the turf course at Arlington Park, with Jack Milton established as the 3-1 morning line favorite.

Glen Hill Farm's hard-knocking Marketing Mix will take on eight top fillies and mares from America and Europe in the $750,000 Beverly D. Stakes Aug. 17 at Arlington Park, and a big effort could pave the way for an attempt at the boys later in the year.

Wishing Gate slammed the door on eight rivals last month on opening weekend over the Del Mar turf, but it doesn't figure to be as easy when she faces a full field in the $300,000 Del Mar Oaks Aug. 17.