Horse Racing News

Tune Me In was sent off as the longest price in the $152,500 Oceanport at Monmouth Park, but that didn't stop the 25-1 shot from springing an upset over six other turf contenders July 29.

Currency Swap showed his affinity for Saratoga Race Course July 29, making his first start since winning the 2011 Hopeful Stakes a profitable one when he dashed to victory in the $200,000 Amsterdam.

Team Forster's Brushed by a Star took command of Sunday's Grade 2, $202,500 Molly Pitcher Stakes at Monmouth Park soon after the gates opened and never relinquished her hold on the lead to post a 1 1/2-length victory over Successful Song.

Zayat Stables' Paynter romped to a 3 3/4-length triumph over Nonios in Sunday's Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Invitational, furthering Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's stranglehold on Monmouth Park's signature race.

It was Laughing all the way -- down the stretch, at least -- in the $150,500 Taylor Made Matchmaker Stakes at Monmouth Park July 29.

Jay Em Ess Stable's Rail Trip returned to his winning ways on Saturday with a half-length victory in the Grade 2, $200,000 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar.

Godolphin Racing's Alpha turned in a front-running display in the slop at Saratoga on Saturday in the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy over 1 1/8 miles.

Phillips Racing Partnership's homebred Winter Memories was able to employ her late kick to devastating effect in Saturday's Grade 1, $600,000 Diana Stakes at Saratoga.

Odds-on choice Richard's Kid gave every indication he's ready to try for a third win in the Pacific Classic when he unleashed an impressive turn of foot in the stretch to capture the $100,000 Cougar II Handicap.

Top California-based sprinters The Factor and Amazombie will meet for the third time in Sunday's Grade 1, $300,000 Bing Crosby at Del Mar.