131 st running of the Alabama Stakes for 3f at SAR today

This time honored event for 3f over 1&1/4mi (2000m) on the main dirt track is one of the annual highlights at the Spa and this year attracts a field of 6 for the DRF Race of the Day and is worth $500K this year. IHS selection is It's Tricky (#4) a very impressive winner of the Acorn in the mud at Belmont back on Stkaes Day, then oustyaed Plum Pretty (#3 2nd sel today) in a ding dong battle down the strecth in Coaching Club oaks on the 1st day at the Spa; from 6, 1&5. RESULT 1-4-2-3

It is also 55th running of the $250K Gr 1 DMR Oaks, over 1&1/8mi on the turf, and this is a much better betting propostion wiht a filed of 13. Selection is 2(Star Billing)-7-9-3-5. #4 Bizzy Caroline, IHS selection & beaten fav in the blanet finish in the American Oaks at HOL last month also has a chance. RESULT:3-2-9-7 ~ boxed the First Four. 2,3,9 in a very tight photo. #3 fav & in the animal kingdom/red & green colors.

Only 2 other graded stks nationally, the Philip Iselin (orig owner of NY Jets) at MTH, and the Endine for F&M at Delaware. Selection in the Iselin is 3-7-4-5-1. RESULT 3-6-5. No selection in the Endine as it is a sprint.