Nellie Cashman Springs Virginia Oaks Surprise

By Claire Novak, @BH_CNovak   Photo: Coady Photography Nellie Cashman fights for the win in the Virginia Oaks. Nellie Cashman was a dominant winner last time out, it’s true—but of a $35,000 maiden special weight against fellow Pennsylvania-breds at Parx Racing in the seventh try of her career. So you can forgive the bettors who Read more »

Dancing Afleet Upsets Delaware Oaks

By Claire Novak, @BH_CNovak   Photo: HoofprintsInc.com Dancing Afleet comes on late to win the Delaware Oaks.   Tim Ritchey and Beverly Frazier’s Dancing Afleet upset the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (gr. II) at Delaware Park on July 13, winning her third straight by half a length while getting her first graded stakes victory at odds Read more »