HORSE BETTING NEWS
Horse Racing Results - August 11 & 12, 2012
It was another very interesting weekend of graded stakes action indeed. The big races came at Saratoga, Del Mar, Monmouth Park and Ellis Park. In all there were five Grade 2 races and two Grade 3 races on a packed schedule. Let's take a look at the results starting at Saratoga.
John C. Mabee Stakes at Del Mar
The Grade 2 John C. Mabee Stakes comes our way this Sunday, August 12 from Del Mar in beautiful Southern California. Fillies and mares three years old and upward will be after their share of the $250,000 purse when they race 1 1/8 miles on Del Mar's turf track.
Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga
The 95th version of the Grade 2 Adirondack Stakes is on tap for this Sunday, August 12 from Saratoga. Two year old fillies will be featured as they dash six and a half furlongs for their share of the $200,000 purse.
Special Stakes at Saratoga
The 107th running of the Grade 2 Saratoga Special Stakes goes down this Sunday August 12. Two year olds will be after their share of the $200,000 purse as they go six and a half furlongs on Saratoga's main track.
Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga
The Grade 2 Fourstardave Handicap takes place this Saturday August 11 from Saratoga Raceway. An impressive purse of $500,000 will be on the line as horses three years old and upward go one mile on Saratoga's main track.
Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park
The Grade 3 Monmouth Oaks is on tap for this Saturday, August 11 from Monmouth Park on the stunning Jersey Shore. Three year old fillies will race 1 1/16 miles on Monmouth's main dirt track in search of their share of the $100,000 purse.
La Jolla Handicap at Del Mar
The Grade 2 La Jolla Handicap goes down this Saturday August 11 from Del Mar Raceway in beautiful Southern California. Three year olds will go 1 1/16 miles on Del Mar's turf track as they chase their share of the $150,000 purse.
Gardenia Stakes at Ellis Park
The Grade 3 Gardenia Stakes comes our way from Ellis Park this Saturday, August 11. Fillies and mare three years old and upward will go one mile on Ellis Park's main track in search of their share of the $100,000 purse.
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga
The Grade 2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes goes this Friday, August 10th from Saratoga Raceway. Three year olds will be featured as they go one and one sixteenth miles in Saratoga's inner turf course. A purse of $200,000 is on the line.
Sorrento Stakes at Del Mar
Looking for a little mid-week graded stakes action? The 44th running of the Grade 3 Sorrento Stakes comes our way this Wednesday, August 8 from Del Mar. Two year old fillies will be featured as they race six and a half furlongs on Del Mar's polytrack surface for a $150,000 purse.
