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After finishing last in Sunday's Eddie Read Handicap, California sensation Lava Man could have raced his last race. discuss this »
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The ten furlongs of the Virginia Derby turned into a two furlong dash for the wire with Gio Ponti narrowly out-gaming Court Vision in a thriller. discuss this »
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Sit back, pop a cold one, and enjoy reading about a horse race won by a horse that has made a long career out of racing! discuss this »
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Read how low takeout turns a loser into a winner. This description is the clearest I have ever read. Click on the correct title link if you are taken to an intermediate page. discuss this »
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This recaps the 2007 Saratoga season and points the way toward 2008. Click on the link "Saratoga track and turf bias" if you are taken to an intermediate page. discuss this »
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BC Mile champion Kip Deville was perfect in winning the Poker Handicap at Belmont Park by 2 3/4 lengths in a snappy 1:32.94. discuss this »
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At the bottom of this column, Jess Jackson and Robby Albarado both agree that Curlin should be given another chance on turf. discuss this »
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I am a Curlin fan. I have no problem admitting it. I don't hold his trainer's record against him, I don't hold his partial owner's inability properly distribute funds against him. I cheered like a lunatic when he won the Breeders' Cup Classic and cheered again when Jess Jackson made the announcement he'd be back in 2008. discuss this »
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Mike deKock trainee Archipenko, a winner of three of his last four starts coming in the UAE, Hong Kong, and now in England, is being strongly considered for the Arlington Million despite remaining past the entry phase in the July 30 Sussex Stakes. discuss this »
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A key factor in this race is whether the temporary rail which has been in use comes down so they can race on the hedge. That could give an edge to Sudan and Mission Approved, or closers who rally up the rail. If the link takes you to an intermediate page, look for the "Curlin goes to War" title. discuss this »
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After suffering a near-fatal injury on the Kentucky Oaks undercard, Centennial Farms' Chelokee could enter stud in 2009 at Vinery. discuss this »
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NYRA moved the Man o' War this year to July to have a better series of turf races over the summer. The result? A Breeders' Cup winner and a Horse of the Year. But wait, there's more, prior Breeders' Cup winners Better Talk Now and Red Rocks are also schedule to compete. discuss this »
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A minor injury will cause the Belmont and Derby runner-up to hit the bench for the rest of '08. Said his trainer, "It’s disappointing, but he’ll come back 110 percent and have time to mature. Hopefully we’ll come back with a great horse next year." discuss this »
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Remaining unbeaten on grass, Pure Clan got another G1 win for IEAH taking the $1,000,000 American Oaks over French invader Satan's Circus. discuss this »
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Locally-based Presious Passion has one tactic - go the front and keep going. Once again, he did it in a big spot, taking the $750,000 United Nations Handicap at Monmouth Park, guaranteeing him a spot in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Notional won the Salvatore Mile for a slot in the BC Dirt Mile. discuss this »
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After a whirlwind week that questioned any racing at the Henderson, Kentucky track, Ellis Park announced they will reopen on Friday for their entire 2008 meeting. discuss this »
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A 16-1 chance, Frozen Fire flew down the outside to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby while Alessandro Volta caused enough trouble for the main favorites in a dramatic renewal. The win was the third consecutive training score for Aidan O'Brien and second straight for jockey Seamus Heffernan. discuss this »
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"If (Iavarone) really want to make a statement, he should consider moving his horses (out of the Dutrow barn). Until then the proposal looks like an attempt at damage control or a PR stunt." If the link takes you to a summary page, look for the link which says I Dare You. discuss this »
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A few horses eligible for equine social security (Perfect Drift and McCann's Mojave) make up the field for Saturday's Hollywood Gold Cup. Heatseeker was installed as the 7-5 morning line choice. discuss this »
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