Alabama Upset

MY GUN’S LOADED pulled off the upset victory in Saturday’s 146th edition of the Grade 1, Alabama Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. The Chad Brown-trained filly upstaged the heavy, odds-on favorite COUNTING STARS in a thrilling stretch run, reinforcing the legendary reputation of Saratoga as the Graveyard of Favorites. COUNTING STARS entered the 1 1/4-mile contest seeking her third consecutive Grade 1 win at The … Continue reading Alabama Upset

Who Wins The Alabama ?

The Grade 1, $600,000 dollar Alabama Stakes is Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. A field of six 3-year-old fillies are entered for the 1 1/4-mile contest on the main track. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. NYCON [ML 20-1] Jockey: Dylan Davis. Trainer: Whit Beckman. Was a Maiden winner at Churchill Downs in her second start as a 2-year-old in November. She then was … Continue reading Who Wins The Alabama ?

Alabama Stakes Records

The Alabama Stakes is America’s oldest Stakes race for three-year-old fillies. First run in 1872 at Saratoga Race Course, this Grade 1 historical event stands as the ultimate test of stamina and speed for 3-year-old fillies on dirt. Over its long and storied existence, the Alabama Stakes has seen incredible athletes rewrite the record books. Fastest Time: GO FOR WAND holds the, seemingly, unbeatable Stakes … Continue reading Alabama Stakes Records

The Alabama Stakes

Saturdays feature event at Saratoga Race Course is the 146th running of the Alabama Stakes. The prestigious Stakes race for 3-year-old fillies is one of the oldest races for females in the United States. The first edition of the Alabama took place in 1872 in a race Won by WOODBINE, a horse owned by August Belmont. The race itself was not precisely named in honor of the great state of … Continue reading The Alabama Stakes

Who Wins The Alabama ?

The inaugural Alabama Stakes was held in 1872. To this day it continues to be one of the most important races in the 3-year-old filly division.  Here is a brief look at Saturday’s field: 1. MARGIE’S INTENTION [ML 8-1] Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Brad Cox. Since stretching out to a mile for her second race after an unplaced finish in her career sprint debut, she … Continue reading Who Wins The Alabama ?

Sweet Home Alabama…Stakes

Saturdays feature event at Saratoga is the 145th running of the Alabama Stakes. The prestigious Stakes race for 3-year-old fillies is one of the oldest races for females in the United States. The inaugural Alabama took place in 1872- that race Won by WOODBINE, a horse owned by August Belmont. The race itself was not precisely named in honor of the great state of Alabama; rather, it was named after … Continue reading Sweet Home Alabama…Stakes