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Pass the Hat won the Poker S. (G3) at Saratoga, marking his first Graded stakes victory. After initially stalking the pace, he battled stablemate Capitol Hill, clinching victory by a narrow margin. Trained by Bill Mott, Pass the Hat has shown steady improvement since transitioning to turf racing.

King Size achieved another victory at Laurel Park with a strong front-running performance, overcoming a late challenge from rival Naptown. The 4-year-old colt, trained by Michael Stidham, previously won at Turfway Park and broke his maiden in August. Bred in Kentucky, he shows promise in his racing career.

Gilded Bandit showcased his talent by winning decisively after a slow start, following his earlier success at Keeneland. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, the colt launched forward with an impressive burst of speed, ultimately winning by 2 1/2 lengths in a 6 1/2 furlong race.

Parchment Party showcased his stamina and determination by winning the $200,000 Isaac Murphy Marathon under Hall of Fame rider John Velazquez. The 5-year-old horse demonstrated his prowess in long-distance dirt races, pulling ahead to win by 1 1/4 lengths, reinforcing his status as North America’s leading marathoner. Future races will focus on distances of 1…

Riley Mott, son of Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, celebrated his first major win in New York at the final Wood Memorial Stakes with Albus, qualifying for the Kentucky Derby. Albus, along with Incredibolt, secured entries for the race.

Gilded Bandit, a Triple Crown-nominated horse trained by Bill Mott, secured a notable victory at Keeneland, marking the Bernhard family’s first win at the site since acquiring Pin Oak Stud. The horse, now a ‘TDN Rising Star,’ outperformed Deep Flame in a thrilling finish, showcasing strong competition and pedigree.

Parchment Party began his 2026 campaign successfully by winning the Temperance Hill Stakes at Oaklawn Park. This seasoned runner, trained by Bill Mott, previously triumphed in the Belmont Gold Cup and Birdstone Stakes.

KING SIZE showcased his dominance with a wire-to-wire victory in a one-mile allowance at Turfway Park on March 21, winning by four lengths. Trained by Michael Stidham, the 4-year-old colt excelled on synthetic turf after a prior win on grass. He clocked in at 1:12.47.

Incredibolt secured a crucial victory in the Virginia Derby, earning 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points and boosting his total to 60, tying him for the lead in points.

ALBUS made an impressive debut at Tampa Bay Downs, winning a one-mile maiden special weight race by 6 3/4 lengths. The colt showcased his talent under jockey Samy Camacho, taking control in the final stretch. Bred in Kentucky, Albus comes from a notable lineage, adding promise to his racing career.