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According to the California Horse Racing Board, Aidan O'Brien broke the state's lasix regulations at the October 25 Breeders' Cup because he didn't know the rules. Does that sound credible? If the link takes you to the wrong page, look for the title, "Say What?" discuss this »
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A guaranteed spot in the Kentucky Derby belongs to the winner of the $150,000 Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes at Kempton Park in the UK on March 18, 2009. At nine furlongs over Polytrack, if the winner shows up in Louisville on the first Saturday in May, one of the coveted spots in the gate belongs to them. discuss this »
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Handicapper describes his approach to finding winners. discuss this »
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One of Europe's top trainer, Mich Channon, was seriously injured in an auto accident in England. Channon campaigns Youmzain and is also known for his strength with juveniles. discuss this »
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Says Bloodhorse scribe Steve Haskin - If the connections of Curlin are sure they want to try to get to a G1 win in Europe, they should go to the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown first. discuss this »
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The last few years, I’ve been heartily disappointed with the morning line odds given for the Kentucky Derby. That being the case, here is a stab at the potential Derby field as I see it for now with a projection of the morning line. Of course, many things can and will change over the next two weeks, so I’ll be back to update this once or twice p discuss this »
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Delaware Park has struggled with small fields in recent years and there is some concern a steroid ban could create even shorter fields. discuss this »
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Equidaily.com's Seth Merrow opines on the rampant criticism of recent decisions from the Breeders' Cup to create a "filly Friday." Says Merrow, "there are some problems with the Breeders' Cup (like those...purple saddletowels) but the outrage generated by Filly Friday really seems like much ado about nothing." discuss this »
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When the finalists were revealed in a press release on Friday, missing was the name Bob Baffert. This is akin to the NFL leaving out Emmitt Smith or Major League Baseball forgetting Rickey Henderson when they become eligible. What can these people be thinking? discuss this »
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It’s time for another installment of Tackling Tampa Tuesday, this time the February 19 edition. We started off beautifully last week again, with a 25-1 shot winning the first leg, but the 9th race being taken off the turf hurt our play and we missed the quad. We’re up a few bucks for the meet and looking to get ahead comfortably today.rn discuss this »
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A victim of tragedy in the 2007 BC Classic, George Washington will, at least, leave behind a foal. Out of the great race mare Flawlessly, the young filly is regally bredrnand will have much attention paid to her in years ahead. discuss this »
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The long, crazy ride that has been the career of Patrick Valenzuela continues as Claire Novak reports that he will begin riding at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans beginning February 14. discuss this »
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Jack Van Berg, who saddled Alysheba to victories in the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic, said, "Just open your eyes and look around. You know how many trainers would still be winning races if they couldn't use medication?" discuss this »
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