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2004 Pacific Classic Results
Breeders' Cup Classic and Dubai World Cup winner Pleasantly Perfect came on in the stretch to win the 2004 Pacific Classic by a length over Perfect Drift and Total Impact.
2004 Alabama and Hopeful Stakes Results
Society Selection wins the Alabama Stakes, upsetting favorite Ashado, and Afleet Alex wins the Hopeful Stakes for the 2-year-old colts on Saturday at Saratoga Racecourse.
2004 Spinaway Stakes Results
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2004 Arlington Million Results
Kicken Kris was declared the winner in the 2004 Arlington Million after first place finisher Powerscourt was disqualified to 4th for interference in the stretch.
2004 Breeders' Stakes Results
A Bit O'Gold made history at Woodbine on Sunday, driving to a one and three-quarter length win over Burst of Fire in t he $500,000 Breeders' Stakes, the third leg in the Canadian Triple Crown.
Jockey Pat Velenzuela out for the year
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela has been suspended for the rest of 2004 and the stewards have recommended that his license not be renewed.
Smith Steps Down as NTRA Commissioner
NTRA Commissioner and CEO Tim Smith will conclude his term on September 1, the NTRA announced at its Board of Directors meeting held today in Lexington, Kentucky. Smith has been NTRA Commissioner and CEO since Thoroughbred racing's league office was launched in April of 1998.
Record setting weekend at Woodbine
Two track records and a North America record were set at Woodbine this weekend. On Sunday, Shoal Water set a new 1 3/8 miles turf record in the Chinese Cultural Center Stakes while Saturday stablemate Soaring Free set a new 7 furlong North American record.
Ashado dominates in the Coaching Club American Oaks
Favorite Ashado took the lead at the half-mile pole and cruised to an impressive victory in the 88th running of the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday June 24.
2004 Prince of Wales Stakes Results
A Bit O'Gold beat out his arch rival Niigon, winner of the Queen's Plate, by only a head after an exciting stretch duel. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
2004 Prince of Wales Stakes Entries
Niigon, winner of the Queen's Plate, is the even money favorite in a field of seven for the 69th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown.
Pam Berg wins 12th Dogwood Dominion Award
Pam Berg, a racing steward who single-handedly runs a ranch in for 28 retired racehorses in Northern California, has been awarded the 2004 Dogwood Dominion Award.
2004 Queen's Plate Results
Niigon turned the tables on favoured A Bit O'Gold and captured the $1 million Queen's Plate, Canada's most famous horse race, Sunday at Woodbine. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Patrick Valenzuela Suspended Yet Again
Jockey Pat Valenzuela failed to comply with the drug testing required by his latest re-instatement. He was ordered to have hair follicle drug testing, but shaved all the hair off his body!
Peace Rules wins the Suburban Handicap
Peace Rules held off Newfoundland by a neck to win the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park on Saturday. Later in the card, Friendly Michelle scored her first Grade 1 win in the Prioress Stakes.
Summer Events at the National Museum of Racing
The full schedule of Summer Events for 2004 at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Gulfstream Park Grandstand Demolition
On the morning of June 29, 2004, a part of racing history was reduced to rubble as Gulfstream Park's grandstand was demolished, the initial stage of a multi-year rebuilding project undertaken by track owner Magna Entertainment Corporation.
Smarty Jones to stand at Three Chimneys
Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones will go to Three Chimneys Farm in Kentucky for his stud career when he retires. He will have up to four races for the rest of 2004 first.
2004 Queen's Plate Entries
Fovorite A Bit O'Gold selected post 10 at the post position draw for the 145th Queen's Plate. Get all the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
Sightseek wins the Ogden Phipps Handicap
Sightseek and Jerry Bailey sped past frontrunner Azeri at the 3/8 pole and pulled away from a star-studded field to win the $285,000 Ogden Phipps Handicap (G1) on Saturday at Belmont Park.
Eye of the Sphynx wins the 2004 Labatt Woodbine Oaks
Eye of the Sphynx remained undefeated with a 4 1/4 length win over longshot Touchnow. Get the results, charts, and photos for this and the two undercard stakes here.
2004 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award
Jockey Francine Villeneuve received the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award in a ceremony on Sunday afternoon, June 13, at Woodbine.