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Pacific Classic hopefuls put in final moves at Del Mar

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Five candidates for the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) put in their final workouts at Del Mar on Saturday for the signature race of the meeting, now only a week away on August 20. At 6:30 a.m. (PT), Grade 1 hero and last- ...
Sea Calisi rallies to give Schwartz fourth Beverly D. win

Sat Aug 13 2016Vance Hanson

A strong favorite throughout the wagering, Sea Calisi justified that confidence with a successful off-the-pace rally in Saturday's $700,000 Beverly D. (G1) at Arlington. Already the leading owner in race history, Martin Schwartz won the Beverly ...
Beach Patrol outduels Long Island Sound in Secretariat

Sat Aug 13 2016James Scully

Beach Patrol stuck a head in front of Long Island Sound in upper stretch of Saturday's $450,000 Secretariat (G1) and never relinquished the narrow advantage, gamely prevailing after an exciting stretch duel in the 1 ¼-mile turf affair for 3-year-ol ...
Da Big Hoss makes light of top weight in American St Leger

Sat Aug 13 2016Kellie Reilly

Skychai Racing’s Da Big Hoss was the class of the field as the 4-5 favorite in Saturday’s $300,000 American St Leger (G3) , and even his top impost of 126 pounds wasn’t enough to drag him down over the marathon 1 11/16-mile trip. Confidently handled ...
Jerkens wants to wait for Jockey Club Gold Cup with Effinex

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Tri-Bone Stables' Effinex came out of his fourth-place finish in the Whitney Stakes (G1) in good order, and trainer Jimmy Jerkens reports the five-year-old's next start has yet to be determined. "We haven't really decided ...
Fish Trappe Road blazes bullet half-mile for King’s Bishop

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Dwyer Stakes (G3) winner Fish Trappe Road breezed four furlongs in :46.88 over Saratoga’s fast main track on Friday in preparation for the $500,000 King's Bishop Stakes (G1) on August 27. Trained by Bret Calhoun, Fish Tra ...

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Laoban, Mo Tom and Destin work for Travers

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Laoban, who shed his maiden status with his upset victory in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), has a found a way to beat the heat and humidity, courtesy of his trainer, Eric Guillot. "It's been so sticky and hot, and he's no ...
Lady Eli records 'A+' move on Oklahoma training turf

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release In company with stablemate Mrs McDougal, undefeated Grade 1 heroine Lady Eli turned in an 'A+' work Saturday morning over the firm turf course at Saratoga’s Oklahoma training track, covering five furlongs in 1:01.13 as she r ...
Desormeaux skips scheduled work for Exaggerator

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

Edited Press Release Initially concerned about rain forecasted in the Saratoga area over the weekend, trainer Keith Desormeaux called an audible with $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) hopeful Exaggerator and decided to pass over the Curlin colt' ...
Arlington Million News & Notes

Sat Aug 13 2016TwinSpires Staff

The International Festival of Racing has drawn top class runners from all over the world to compete in four major events at Arlington on Saturday. TwinSpires.com has all you need to enjoy the Festival – FREE PPs for the Arlington Million , Kell ...
Jockeys 50 or Older Still Going Strong

Sat Aug 13 2016D.S. Williamson

Alex Solis rode three of my favorite horses of all time. In 1997, he rode Captain Bodgit to a second place finish in the Kentucky Derby. Gary Stevens aboard Silver Charm beat the Captain in that classic Run for the Roses. In 1998, Alex came back ...
Five things to know for Arlington Million Day

Sat Aug 13 2016Kellie Reilly

Having spent the past week deep in the formbook for the international shippers – the racing equivalent of a policy wonk – I need to take a few strides back to see the larger picture. Here are the salient points that come to mind: 1.The interna ...
Scully: American Patriot, Sea Calisi key to late Pick 4

Sat Aug 13 2016James Scully

One thing missing from Saturday’s four International Festival races at Arlington is short fields and I will take a swing at the $200,000 Guaranteed TwinSpires.com Late Pick 4 that encompasses the sequence. Here are my thoughts: American St. L ...

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