2023 Another Impressive Year for Riverdee

You guessed it. It’s that time of year. With six cards of racing and one final edition of The Special to go, it’s time for the annual “I’ll miss, I won’t miss.” You know the one, you know the feeling. The ecstasy of Saratoga and the agony of Saratoga. The … Read More

The Saratoga Special. Year 24. No. 20. August 31, 2024.  Arthur’s Ride and Neil Poznansky made the cover before the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Quietside led a Spinaway preview. Millie Girl featured in a Flower Bowl preview. Miuccia starred in a Prioress preview. West Hollywood won the Saranac. Zulu Kingdom … Read More

Mortal Sin picked up 10th winner of the year for Riverdee with a game score at Delaware Park Wednesday. Trained by Danielle Hodsdon, the son of Solomini switched back to the dirt after rain forced the race to come off the grass, found a comfortable spot, took over leaving the … Read More

Time to regroup after a disappointing week. Roja Redemption did far too much for far too long and wound up third in the Michael G. Walsh Memorial Novice Stakes Wednesday. The 5-year-old suffered from heat issues immediately after the race. Thank you to the NYRA vets and their team, he … Read More

Here’s today’s Cup of Coffee from The Saratoga Special. Have horse, will travel  “Where he sends horses, I go.” That’s about as simple as Chris Connett can make it on his role as Charlie Appleby’s traveling assistant. The 41-year-old ventured to Saratoga with Godolphin’s El Cordobes and Nations Pride for … Read More