Sanford Street Triumphs at Fair Grounds
The race action on Friday, March 20, 2026, saw Sanford Street emerge victorious in Race 1 at Fair Grounds. The six-furlong sprint on a fast track concluded with Sanford Street crossing the finish line ahead of Our Pact and Red Moscato. The winning exacta paid $23.30 for a $1 wager.
Stylish Sue Surprises at Turfway Park
In a significant upset on Saturday, March 21, 2026, Stylish Sue captured the $250,000 purse in Race 7 at Turfway Park. The one-and-one-sixteenth mile race on a fast track saw Stylish Sue, with odds of 19.24, best Five a Side and Warming. The exacta for this race returned $104.88 for a $2 bet.
Rings of Power Claims Victory at Sunland Park
At Sunland Park on Friday, March 20, 2026, Rings of Power delivered a winning performance in Race 4. This three-hundred-yard dash on a fast track saw Rings of Power defeat Dashing Woody and Jayannas Girl. A $1 exacta returned $19.80.
Tejano Twist Dominates Whitmore Stakes
The $250,000 Whitmore Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park on March 14, 2026, was won by Tejano Twist. The 7-year-old son of Practical Joke, trained by Chris Hartman, showcased a powerful late run under jockey Francisco Arrieta to secure the victory. Tough Catch finished second, with Gold Sweep taking third place.
Explora Earns Kentucky Oaks Points in Honeybee Stakes
Explora added valuable Kentucky Oaks points to her tally with a win in the $750,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park on March 1, 2026. Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Flavien Prat, the filly demonstrated her class. Counting Stars finished second, with Sneaky Good in third.
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