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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about the Acorn...

It is not easy being a jockey in New York, even for one of the stars of the rider colony like John Velazquez. The competition is fierce and so is the criticism sometimes.Read More
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  • notobsessed · Not to knock Johhnny V, but Shackleford justs runs as fast as he can from gate to wire, usually in the lead, does it really matter which jockey is on him? · 1 day ago ·
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  • AmbitiousD · Congrats to this brilliant horse. He is a joy to watch any time he takes the track · 1 day ago ·
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Contested earned her first Grade 1 victory in front-running fashion Monday afternoon at Belmont Park, leading at every call to win the 82nd running of the $300,000 Acorn Stakes.Read More
I’m just disappointed that the most horses we can hope to see in the three big grade 1 races at Belmont on Monday add up to a grand total of 17. I pray there are no scratches.Read More
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  • annmatt · Sorry you are having a bad day, Brian! You should be pleased your Mr. Commons has a nice field of 11 in the American coming up tomorrow. One of my favorite new horses is a filly by the name of Aqsaam, and she's running in the Sheepshead Bay S at Belmont tomorrow in a FIELD OF FOURTEEN!! · 5 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · Thanks, Ann. I'm starting to feel better ... and you know I love Mr. Commons! · 5 days ago ·
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Contested will head a field of six sophomore fillies trying for Grade 1 glory Monday afternoon at Belmont Park in the 82nd running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Acorn. Read More
With I’ll Have Another and the Triple Crown garnering so much attention in horse racing, we should remember that the New York Triple Tiara for three year-old fillies kicks off on Memorial Day at Belmont Park with the Acorn Stakes (G1). Read More
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  • BrianZipse · What a wonderful history the Acorn has ... I'm still a little disappointed Ski Goggle knocked Princess Rooney from the ranks from the unbeaten in the '83 Acorn. · 9 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · On Fire Baby ... in the Acorn! · 8 days ago ·
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Hard Mystery could have the chance to prove her 27-1 upset in Belmont’s Inside Information overnight stakes on April 28 was no fluke as the 3-year-old is currently set to make her graded stakes debut in the Grade 1 Acorn.Read More
Trainer Tom Albertrani will have two opportunities to win a graded stakes for 3-year-old fillies on Memorial Day, May 28 as he will likely run Zo Impressive in the Grade 1 Acorn and Sahara Gold in the Grade 2 Sands Point.Read More
Ruffians record still stands!!!
It's Tricky romped by an impressive 3 3/4 lengths in the Acorn Stakes over heavily favored Turbulent Descent. Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · Both solid numbers and I do think It's Tricky seemed to relish the slop more than Turbulent Descent. Good race by both fillies but I definitely agree, It's Tricky ran awesome. · 350 days ago ·
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  • DeadHeat · Tricky is also a NY loving filly. Probably gave her a huge edge. · 350 days ago ·
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It’s Tricky barreled into the lead at the top of the stretch and held off heavy favorite Turbulent Descent to upset Saturday afternoon’s 81st running of the Grade 1, $300,000 TVG Acorn on the Belmont Stakes undercard at Belmont Park.Read More
  • fastcarsandfasthorses · Wow, what a run in the sloppy Acorn. Does anybody knowIt's Tricky's Beyer? I'm estimating a 97. · 353 days ago ·
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  • fastcarsandfasthorses · It's up on DRF now - 105 Beyer! This is the highest Beyer of any three-year old (colt or filly) going a mile or longer all year. Either this filly really loves the slop or she is maturing into a monster, or both. · 352 days ago ·
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At 1-5, I will try to beat Turbulent Descent with Savvy Supreme ... like the slop breeding!
The 2010 Champion Juvenile Filly returns with two solid moves on the work tab and a review of how the Acorn Stakes field is shaping up. Read More
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  • Thoroughbred44 · Only time will tell if she can come back to her 2010 form. Hopefully she can, I'm a fan, she's a great filly, too bad she had to miss a lot of basically her biggest season. · 359 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · I hope she comes back and is able to run at the same level she left at, that would be very special. Hopefully she'll be able to put together a strong season in the last half of the year (and maybe next year as well). · 356 days ago ·
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Turbulent Descent goes for her 3rd Grade 1 victory in Saturday's Acorn Stakes and 6th win overall.Read More
  • zatt · She's been the best 3yo filly in the nation, in my opinion, and will be my one single of the six consecutive graded stakes on Belmont day. · 356 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · I agree 100% Brian, she's going to be tough to beat out for the divisional championship if she continues as strong all year. · 356 days ago ·
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For the second consecutive year, TVG will be title sponsor for three of the New York Racing Association’s grade I stakes for 3-year-old fillies; the TVG Acorn Stakes, the TVG Coaching Club American Oaks, and the TVG Alabama Stakes. The $300,000 TVG Acorn is part of Saturday’s Belmont Stakes program;...Read More
Twice a Grade 1 winner already, Turbulent Descent will try to make it three when she faces five other sophomore fillies in Saturday's $300,000 TVG Acorn. Race 6 on Saturday's 13-race Belmont Stakes Day card, the TVG Acorn will kick off the $1 million guaranteed All Graded Stakes Pick 6 at approximat...Read More
Shackleford is on target for the Belmont stakes after a solid work this morning over the main track at Belmont Park. Read More
California-based Turbulent Descent, who won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks on March 5 and traveled east to win Keeneland’s Grade 2 Beaumont by five lengths on April 17, will log more frequent flier miles when she invades New York to compete in the Grade 1, $300,000 TVG Acorn for 3-year-old fillies at ...Read More
The Kentucky oaks is three weeks in the past, the focus on three year old fillies has shifted forward and much like the headlining events for the sophomore fillies the focus of this blog has also changed direction. It starts with the title, Kentucky Oaks Runner will return next year when the Kentuck...Read More
  • zatt · Love the new look, Brian! The Sheepshead Bay should be fun, but I will be at the Arlington Matron in person ... gotta love the fillies! · 369 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · Oh nice, have fun at the races! Definietly have to love the fillies, especially this year! · 369 days ago ·
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I had a plan this past week when I was preparing to take off for my trip to Ireland. I had my laptop, flashdrive and saved files all relative to the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr.2) set to go. My hotel in Dublin had free high speed WiFi and I was eager to continue my coverage of the race and contender...Read More
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  • BigAConfidential · Welcome back, Brian! I must hear about your trip to the Emerald Isle at some point. You and I have both liked Royal Delta for some time. She got a dream setup Friday, yes. But she still capitalized very nicely. Interested to watch the rest of her campaign play out. · 372 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · Thanks Joe, it was amazing! Yes, I've been loving Royal Delta but had her pegged for second here, she really came through in a big way. I remember you called her in my last post, nice job!! :) · 371 days ago ·
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Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video05/28/12Bel91 mileD03 FAcorn-G1ContestedZo ImpressiveAubby K1:34.61
View DetailsView Video06/11/11Bel61 mileD03 FAcorn-G1It's TrickyTurbulent DescentHer Smile1:35.48
View DetailsView Video06/05/10Bel91 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Champagne d'OroAmen HallelujahTanda1:37.44
View DetailsView Video06/06/09Bel91 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Gabby's Golden GalJustwhistledixieCasanova Move1:34.79
View DetailsView Video06/07/08Bel81 mileD03 FAcorn-G1ZaftigIndian BlessingGame Face1:34.50
View Details06/10/06Bel91 mileD03 FAcorn-G1BushfireHello LibertyLast Romance1:35.89
View Details06/04/04Bel101 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Island SandSociety SelectionFriendly Michelle1:34.89
View Details06/06/03Bel101 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Bird TownLady TakFinal Round0:00.00
View Details06/04/99Bel91 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Three RingBetter Than HonourMadison's Charm1:36.16
View DetailsView Video05/08/94Bel91 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Inside InformationCinnamon SugarSovereign Kitty1:34.26
View Details05/27/89Bel81 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Open MindHot NovelTriple Strike1:35.40
View Details05/10/75Aqu81 mileD03 FAcorn-G1RuffianSomethingregalGallant Trial1:34.40
View Details05/12/73Aqu71 mileD03 FAcorn-G1Windys DaughterPoker Night Voler1:35.40
View Details05/13/72Aqu71 mileD03 FAcornSusan's GirlWanda Stacey d'Ette1:34.60
View Details05/17/69Aqu71 mileD03 FAcornShuveeHail To PatsyBig Advance1:35.60
View Details05/28/66Aqu71 mileD0 AcornMarking TimeAround The RosesMoccasin1:36.00
View Details05/17/44Bel61 mileD03 FAcornTwilight TearWhirlaboutEverget1:37.00