Duvalier / Whipped

The dirt at New York's biggest three thoroughbred tracks has proven safer than the Polytrack at Del Mar and Arlington. discuss this »
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It was a busy weekend at Fasig-Tipton's sale on Sunday as the supermare Better Than Honour sold in the hopes she produces another Rags to Riches. All-but-certain 2YO filly champion Stardom Bound goes to IEAH after they paid $5.7 million for the daughter of Tapit. discuss this »
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Handicapper describes his approach to finding winners. discuss this »
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The cowboy of racing coverage holds nothing back in his latest post. discuss this »
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Nick Zito did it again. Another big 3YO race, and a another winner, this time as Anak Nakal took the Pennsylvania Derby at 16-1 with a late surge under Joe Bravo. discuss this »
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The first annual Racing Dispatch Charity Handicapping Contest went to Mersad Metanovic, a RacingDispatch.com contributor, California-based owner, and two-time National Handicapping Contest qualifier. discuss this »
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Trainer Bruce Levine, who has hit at an incredible rate with 27 winners from 56 starters at Monmouth Park, had blood drawn from every horse in his barn in a surprise state inspection. discuss this »
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Jockey Jeremy Rose released a statement through his attorney today that included the above. On the horse's condition, "The damage was superficial," trainer Howard Wolfendale said in a statement through Foreman's office. "Her eye was not seriously injured to the point where her vision is impaired. She is returning to my barn at Laurel Park to discuss this »
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The race in question was Delaware Park's third on June 23. Appeal to the City, the horse ridden by rose reacts awkwardly to a left handed whip strike just before the finish. Rose was suspended six months and was denied a stay to allow him to continue riding until an appeal and is responsible for the bills accrued as a result of the incident. discuss this »
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Shaun Bridgmohan fell early in the Saturday card at Churchill when he attempted to pull up Vinstar, a $700,000 maiden who had been dropped in for a $50,000 claiming tag by owner Jess Jackson and trainer Steve Asmussen. Vinstar was claimed for $50,000 by Ken and Sarah Ramsey. discuss this »
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So said subcommittee member Representative Joe Pitts (R-PA) to the Philadelphia Inquirer when asked if trainer Rick Dutrow could be forced to testify at a second hearing on the topics of drugs in racing. discuss this »
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After a wheel-spinning effort in the Plate Trial, Withers winner Harlem Rocker will skip next weekend's Queen's Plate at Woodbine. discuss this »
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Kent Desormeaux passed some blame on Big Brown's skiddish start to NYRA starter Roy Williamson standing on the track. discuss this »
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For someone who "didn't care" he sure is doing an awful lot of writing! discuss this »
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The New York Post's Steve Serby sits down for a Q&A with none other than Richard Dutrow. And of course - there will be some interesting answers. discuss this »
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Perhaps the best story to come along in the last few years is being overshadowed by negativity and tabloid reporting. discuss this »
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An article posted from Bloomberg.com has revealed the checkered history of IEAH principal Michael Iavarone on the day he and his partners opened trading on the New York Stock Exchange. With plans for a $100,000,000 hedge fund based on the racing horses, and their most successful charge to date headed for a chance at the Triple Crown, expect more discuss this »
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A host of racing officials have been asked to appear before a Congressional subcommittee to discuss the impact of drugs on the sport. discuss this »
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Smooth Air and Z Fortune are expected for the Ohio Derby this weekend at Thistledown.