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Contest Newsletter 4/14/2017

Thu Apr 13 2017Chantal Variot

Representatives from TwinSpires will be on hand - and we’ll even buy you a drink! If you Qualified on TwinSpires - we know to expect you.
Last Chances For Pacers In Yonkers Series; Philly Power Plays Persist; Host Of Hot Harness Spots

Thu Apr 13 2017TwinSpires Staff

Mid-April finds the George Morton Levy Pacing Series and the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series at Yonkers Raceway on their last legs, so to speak. Aprill 22 will present the finals of these older-pacer events which have launched this season’s Grand Circuit ...
Kentucky Derby picture remains murky

Wed Apr 12 2017TwinSpires Staff

by Dick Powell Some impressions of last weekend’s races – you know, the ones that were supposed to clear up the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture – but first let’s start with the Carter Handicap (G1) to get an idea of how fast the Aqueduct track was pla ...
Jessies First Down Up for the Challenge

Wed Apr 12 2017

berth to the prestigious $750,000 Champion of Champions in December at Los Alamitos. “We will run this year as long as he is sound,” said Abrams. “Then we will retire him and he can enjoy his pasture for the rest of his life.” The draw for the Bank ...
Five things I’m looking forward to at Oaklawn Park

Wed Apr 12 2017James Scully

I’ve been to Oaklawn Park before but never for Arkansas Derby Day. It promises to be a packed house in Hot Springs, with 65,000 people expected for the closing-day program, and a field of 12 has been entered for the $1 million main event. A total ...
Palm Beach $20,000 Bob Balfe Puppy Stakes Preview

Wed Apr 12 2017Jason Michael

Steve Lesser ~ Palm Beach Track Announcer "Bob Balfe Puppy Stakes between Belagosie & B AllStarGarth.  I'm taking AllStarGarth .  Proven already winning from any position, plus nice post to start the stakes. Ramon Cadavieco  ~ Palm ...

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Kentucky Derby BRIS Speed Rating Report April 11: Irish War & Gormley bounce back, Irap surprises

Tue Apr 11 2017James Scully

Three major prep races last weekend provided a clearer picture of who will be running in the 143 rd Kentucky Derby but left us without a clear-cut favorite as the first Saturday in May quickly approaches. The Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct had ...
Mucciolo’s Sophomore Spotlight: Wood Memorial, Blue Grass & Santa Anita Derby Recaps

Tue Apr 11 2017John Mucciolo

Wood Memorial (G2): IRISH WAR CRY turned the tables in a big way after a poor race in Florida and cemented his status as a legitimate Kentucky Derby contender following a convincing 3 ½-length triumph at Aqueduct. The Graham Motion trainee trac ...
Last weekend’s real winners from Kentucky Derby prep races

Tue Apr 11 2017John Mucciolo

The “big three” prep races took place this past weekend at Aqueduct, Santa Anita and Keeneland and the ones who moved up in my view were a pair of sophomores who didn’t even run! After coming away unimpressed by the winners of the Wood Memorial ( ...
Matchmaker and Levy Series Head Into Final Leg

Tue Apr 11 2017Ted Black

Saturday's opening split includes six horses that have made each round, but only Provocativeprince N and Long Live Rock sport a win in the series. Provocativeprince N should make the final with a good effort, but Long Live Rock is clearly on the bubb ...
Pompano Tuesday Pickin’ from John Berry

Mon Apr 10 2017Chantal Variot

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE -  3-4, 3-7, 6-4, 6-7             PICK-5 -   3,5 w 4,7 w 4,6,7 w 3,5,8 w 4,5)  3-ILLUSIONSNDREAMS...warrior has great gate speed & can control festivities here. Win put him over $400K. 6-TEEZER BRE ...
Pompano Monday Pickin’ from John Berry

Mon Apr 10 2017Chantal Variot

Monday, April 10, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE -  3-3, 3-5, 3-7, 5-3, 5-5, 5-7        PICK-5 -   3,5 w 5,7 w 2,5,10 w 8 w 6,7) 3-LADY MACHBETH...winless after 2 years but gave hint last after falling victim to 1:00 opener. Can rock late. 5-ZERO STRE ...
Kentucky Derby Picture Gets Crazier

Mon Apr 10 2017D.S. Williamson

The Kentucky Derby picture went from a Monet to a Hieronymous Bosch this past weekend. We went from understanding that, yes, there were lillies in a pond, to not knowing what the heck is going on. That's the only way I can describe exactly how crazy ...

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