Fillies win major races at Saratoga and Woodbine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
During Ladies Weekend in horse racing, fillies excelled in two major events on August 17. At Saratoga, Survie triumphed in the $750,000 Grade I Christophe Clement Stakes, overcoming early setbacks to finish first. Luster clocked a strong performance in Woodbine's $1 million King's Plate, asserting dominance over male competitors. Both victories highlighted the growing prominence of female horses in major races. Survie's win earned her a spot in the Breeders' Cup Turf, with plans for further competitions announced by her connections.
- •Survie won the Grade I Christophe Clement Stakes at Saratoga.
- •Luster claimed victory in the King's Plate at Woodbine.
- •Survie's win secures a berth in the Breeders' Cup Turf.
- •Fillies dominate the results in significant races this weekend.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — For ladies weekend in horse racing, fillies beat males in 2 big races
"It was Ladies Weekend in horse racing, with fillies beating males in two big races, and a remarkable double triple achievement in California.
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