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Kentucky Derby 143 a dream set-up for Always Dreaming
by DICK POWELL
Kentucky Derby (G1) 143 is in the book and some quick impressions:
Johnny Velazquez won this year’s Run for the Roses right from the start. He broke ALWAYS DREAMING (Bodemeister) like a shot from the gate, tightened up FAST AND ...
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First Online Bet Results In $82,972 Kentucky Derby Score
Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby weekend might mix well, but driving among all the celebration does not, so Kari Lee McEntee found herself looking for alternative ways to bet when she could not make it to the OTB on the First Saturday of May.
“My ...
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Same Post, Different Winners
In the past few weeks we not only had one stakes race to tout, we had two of them to watch, wager, and win on here at bestbet Jacksonville. It’s was time for the best 770 yard greyhounds around to compete, and even get another chance at victory in ou ...
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Contest Newsletter 5/12/2017
Attention Greyhound Players - be on the lookout for $550 Handcuff contests on both Saturday & Sunday afternoons this weekend! The entry fee is $35 and each contest is limited to 18 entries. Plus, be on the lookout for Southland games on ...
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How Much Did the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pay?
The 2017 Kentucky Derby (Holly Smith Photo)
How Well Did the Kentucky Derby Future Wagers Perform for the 2017 Kentucky Derby?
If you were a fan of Always Dreaming in late February, when he’d raced just once as a 3-year-old, you coul ...
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What Is The Best Palm Beach Racing Jacket?
Our Picks
1-8-2-6
We can't get over the presence of the red jacket. Like Tiger Woods used to do on championship Sundays, the red just looks like a winner every time a superstar puts it on. We'll go with the 1 jacket as the most styl ...
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Top Fillies Fire At Philly; Confederation Cup Eliminates Pacers; Power Plays Poised For Profit
Spring is not having it so easy as to blanket May with bright, gorgeous skies and temperatures. It has been cold and wet over North America. Still, the racing numbers increase as more tracks open and more fans focus upon major horseracing events.
...
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Fillies Flock For Feature Trots At The Meadows
The Meadows will host four divisions of the $149,852 Pennsylvania Sires Stakes (PASS) for three-year-old filly trotters on Saturday, May 13, collecting 19 fillies preparing for the Hambletonian Oaks.
Division one kicks off the afternoon progra ...
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Ruidoso Downs Previews Upcoming Live Racing Season with Training Races
The majority of these week’s trainees will make their debut in trials for the $1,000,000 Ruidoso Futurity (G1), which will be contested on May 26-27. The ten fastest qualifiers will return for the 350-yard Ruidoso Futurity on June 11. In last year’s ...
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Wednesday turf plays at Belmont Park
A pair of turf races at Belmont Park Wednesday are in the spotlight and both selections could be a nice price.
In the 4 th race, a 1 ¼-mile turf maiden special weight, #6 Swizzle (8-1) should appreciate the added ground after a series of solid ...
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Baffert and Smith Do It Again
For many, the biggest moment this Saturday was Always Dreaming winning the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is always the biggest story in the first weekend of May. Why wouldn't it be? The world's most famous horse race only happens once a year. But to me ...
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Pompano Wednesday Pickin’ from John Berry
Wednesday, May 10, 2017 RACE ONE DOUBLE - 1-3, 1-4, 1-6, 2-3, 2-4, 2-6 PICK-5 - 1,2 w 3,4,6 w 1,5 w 3,7 w 2,5,6 1-CAITLIN’S ROMANCE...seems to be in a trifle easier here. Drew well and can make quarter move to control. 2-GA ...
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Kerry Thomas had identified Thunder Snow's vulnerabilities
Continued from Part I, "So what happened with Thunder Snow?"
My discussion of Thunder Snow’s high level of form is typical of much pre-Derby analysis: the arguments revolve around the physical dimension of performance.
But the mental side o ...
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So what happened with Thunder Snow?
Two days after Thunder Snow bucked himself right out of the Kentucky Derby (G1) just yards out of the gate, we’re still left with several plausible theories, but no certain answers.
Maybe after hearing that he’d have to buck the stats against UAE ...
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Maryland-breds Continue to Shine
While much of the attention among thoroughbred racing fans will soon shift to Maryland when Pimlico Race Course hosts the latest edition of the Preakness Stakes where Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming will seek to add the middle jewel of the Trip ...
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Why Always Dreaming could be vulnerable to Classic Empire in the Preakness
I very much agree with colleague James Scully's broad thesis that Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming has an excellent chance of holding his form through the May 20 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. Derby winners have often tended to do that anywa ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 5-7-2017
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next time for the Wrap Up! ...
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Meadows Cold Exacta Pays $76; Freehold Cold Soph Trot Exacta Brings $47; Century Score Top Winner At $21
The majesty of Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby days shone right through the Friday rainstorms and through the mud of Saturday’s track and it was wonderful to be a part of the seventh-largest crowd in “Derby” day’s 143-year history ...
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Three-year-olds Shine Day and Night
Less than an hour after Always Dreaming captured the Grade I, $2.4 million Kentucky Derby over the sloppy surface at Churchill Downs, Rosecroft Raceway presented a live card that featured one talented sophomore pacing colt and a bevy of solid older h ...
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Three-year-olds Take Center Stage on Saturday
Weather conditions may not have been ideal for Saturday's 143rd edition of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, but it hardly impacted the enthusiasm for the latest edition of the run for the roses on a day when three-year-o ...
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Inside paths seemingly a key to Kentucky Derby success
Watching the Kentucky Derby (G1) on a continuous loop for a couple hours since it was run live, the biggest takeaway for me was how important it was to be in the inner three lanes.
Always Dreaming got to the rail early passing the stands, shifted ...
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2017 Kentucky Derby News & Notes
The 143rd running of the famed Kentucky Derby (G1) takes place Saturday, and another great field of three-year-olds has been assembled to take part in the Run for the Roses.
The first Kentucky Derby took place May 17, 1875, and “The Most Exciting ...
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2017 Kentucky Derby one-liners
After all of the homework gearing up for Kentucky Derby (G1) 143, I’ve come up with a one-line encapsulation of my thoughts, or gut instincts, for each contender.
#1 Lookin at Lee uncorks consistently strong, sustained moves and would have been ...
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Kentucky Derby Day Late Pick 4s include turf longshots
The 143 rd running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby anchors a Late Pick 4 (races 9-12) and I’ll leverage a few opinions with multiple tickets. Here are my thoughts on the sequence:
Race 9, American Turf (G3) : #6 Arklow gained seasoning in a c ...
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Derby Day Spot Plays and a 2000 Guineas pick
For those who can't wait until early Saturday evening to get their classic fix in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Newmarket will stage the 2017 edition of the 2000 Guineas (G1) at 10:35 a.m. (EDT). A select field of 10 will line up on the Rowley Mile, with ...
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Horses of interest on Kentucky Derby Day
Yesterday’s “horses of interest” would have been more accurately labeled “horses to toss,” but we’ll persevere and try again in hopes of better luck on Kentucky Derby Day.
Saturday’s six graded stakes that build up to the “Run for the Roses” have ...
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Irish War Cry leads the charge in Kentucky Derby 143
In my humble opinion, there is no stand out in the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). There are a lot of good horses, but no one who screams “Derby Winner!”
Instead, there are 20 horses all with something to prove.
1st – IRISH WAR CRY ( ...
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Ajs High Makes 2017 Debut at Remington Park
He will face five rivals in the Sooner State Stakes, including Valiant Rogue, a son of Valiant Hero, trained by AQHA champion conditioner Judd Kearl. His 3-year-old campaign was highlighted by a win in the prestigious Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Down ...
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Abel Tasman captures Kentucky Oaks 143
China Horse Club and breeder Clearsky Farms’ Abel Tasman put in a last-to-first run on Friday to triumph in the 143rd edition of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Trainer Mike Smith was in the saddle as Abel Tasman found herself running ...
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Unanimous A.I. & TwinSpires Team To Bet the Kentucky Derby Superfecta
The collective knowledge of those who participated in the Unanimous A.I. Kentucky Derby Swarm predicted the same winner as me: Classic Empire .
But of course , betting on the Kentucky Derby can involve so much more than just pic ...
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Pompano Sunday Pickin’ from John Berry
Sunday, May 7, 2017 RACE ONE DOUBLE - 3-5, 5-5, 6-5 PICK-5 - 3,5,6 w 5 w 4,7,8 w 4 w 2,3 3-PAPARAZZI PRINCE...post hurt in last. Prior showed strong pace final 3/4s--1:24.4. Much better spot here. 6-OFFIC ...
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Shapiro's wagering strategy for 2017 Kentucky Derby: Top four and two more
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
The time is here. After several prep races and a ton of discourse we are just one day away from the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Without further ado…
TOP 4
1) Hence
#8 Hence is 15-1 on the morning line ...
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A longshot and a best bet on the Kentucky Oaks undercard
We're not letting the rain get us down at Churchill Downs where the Kentucky Oaks card kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET. For a multi-race player like me, the 13-race card offers ample opportunities to leverage opinions across races. There are Pick 5s start ...
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Paradise Woods the key to Oaks Day Pick 4
It's sloppy and good (turf) to start this unseasonably cool Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs. As far as the Oaks is concerned, Paradise Woods looks like a standout with a replication of her last race in the Santa Anita Oaks (G1). That's not a cer ...
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Horses of interest: Kentucky Oaks Day edition
A few scribblings on Friday’s graded stakes at Churchill Downs, culminating in the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
5TH Race, the La Troienne (G1)
Not overthinking this one, with #4 Paid Up Subscriber (2-1) striking me as too logical in a field that doe ...
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Churchill Downs Hosts Kentucky Derby on Busy Saturday
This Saturday afternoon the entire thoroughbred racing world will focus its attention on Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky as the famed oval under the twin spires hosts the 143rd edition of the Kentucky Derby, the run for the roses for three-ye ...
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What Jockeys Are In the 2017 Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby Jockeys
If you want to learn more about the trainers who have contenders running in the Kentucky Derby, then you have come to the right place!
JAVIER CASTELLANO (GUNNEVERA):
Venezuelan-born Castellano has been outstandin ...
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What Trainers Are In the 2017 Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby Trainers
If you want to learn more about the trainers who have contenders running in the Kentucky Derby, then you have come to the right place!
STEVE ASMUSSEN (HENCE, LOOKIN AT LEE, UNTRAPPED):
A Hall of Fame trainer, Asm ...
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Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks television schedules and post times
The 143rd runnings of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks have finally arrived but not everyone can make it out to Churchill Downs for the events.
Those watching from home have a couple of options to watch both the Run for the Lilies on Friday and Run for ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: J Boys Echo
After covering McCraken , Always Dreaming , Irish War Cry , Classic Empire , Hence and Gunnevera , we have arrived at my final profile of 2017 Kentucky Derby contenders, J Boys Echo.
Trainer Dale Romans has been a staple of so ...
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Farrell on course for Kentucky Oaks glory
The 143rd running of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) has drawn an uber-talented field of sophomore fillies. From Paradise Woods to Miss Sky Warrior to Salty, these fillies have been burning up the track en route to the 1 1/8-mile Run for the Lilies.
But wh ...
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Shapiro's verdict on SoCal runners on Kentucky Derby undercard
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
Southern California based colts are extremely unlikely to make it four straight wins in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but there are several horses in with significant chances on the monster card that includes seven graded stake ...
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Remembering John Piesen
by DICK POWELL
I grew up as a newspaper addict. Every day, the routine was to get up, go buy the papers, then, have breakfast. In fact, I don’t know how it is possible to have breakfast without a newspaper. It is my favorite condiment.
As a ki ...
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The 2017 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide FREE Download
We are here to help you bet smarter!
If a 20 horse field causes your vision to blur, then let us help bring you clarity with our free 2017 Kentucky Derby betting guide.
Inside this free download are easy to read tip sheets with brief analysis ...
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Sires-Stakes Sophs Meet In Season Start; Older Pacers, Trotters Chase Cash Over Kentucky Derby weekend
Things are becoming busy in the stakes-features department. We are heavy in harness on Kentucky Derby day as most tracks simulcast “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” Look for our coverage of the Saturday events from the East, including Pennsy ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: Gunnevera
This is the sixth of seven profiles for the 2017 Kentucky Derby . I have already covered McCraken , Always Dreaming , Irish War Cry , Classic Empire and Hence .
The Cinderella story in the 2017 Kentucky Derby field would be Gunn ...
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August aims for glamour divisions with Dexter Cup, Lady Suffolk finals
Once again this year, the Dexter Cup and the Lady Suffolk at Freehold open the soph-colt-and-filly trotters’ journey to the first Saturday in August, when the Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks makes history at The Meadowlands.
And again we ar ...
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Trainer Kenneth Roberts, Sr. Off to a Fast Start at Delta Downs
Roberts, who was born in Louisiana, but trained for close to two decades in Texas, saddled his first racehorse 40 years ago. He and his staff, including his brother, Roy, oversee a barn of 50 runners, with another 25 on his farm. Hard work and a dedi ...
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Possible wet track should play small role in picking your Kentucky Derby horse
Churchill Downs' main track has a reputation for being fast-draining, often not needing much work by maintenance crews to get back to fast after absorbing a lot of water. That's important to note considering the long-range forecast for Kentucky Derby ...
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A few of the prominent Southern California runners on Kentucky Oaks Day
by Scott Shapiro
The 143rd Running of the Kentucky Oaks headlines Friday’s 13-race card at Churchill Downs. The day before the Kentucky Derby slate offers racing fans six graded stakes events and a plethora of wagering options throughout t ...
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Contest Newsletter 5/5/2017
Monday will mark the beginning of afternoon Harness racing contest action as we welcome The Meadows to the tournament lineup at TwinSpires!
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A closer look at the Kentucky Derby post position draw
Halfway through Wednesday morning's post position draw for Saturday's Kentucky Derby (G1), the connections of 10 three-year-olds were surely nervous as the dreaded post 1 remained vacant on the board. Their chances of drawing it had been 5 percent at ...
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Kentucky Derby 143 Field with PP & M/L Odds
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Palm Beach Top 10 Rankings April 2017
Honorable Mention
Whirlin Toodlelu, Pat C Faro, O Ya Maybelline, BartsWindWarning (pictured), Bf Par Snipe, Craigie Darkmoon, Ice Buster, Js Sweet Revenge, Marge In Charge, Johnny Souffle, Nb's KissTheRoad, Kiowa Business, B Allstar Gar ...
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The 2017 Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner
Thank you for tuning into the Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner live on TwinSpires!
The KTA/KTOB and hosts Jill Byrne and Paul Rogers will bring you interviews from trainers of Kentucky Derby contenders.
The Trainer interviews begin at Time Stam ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: Hence the Enigma
This is the fifth installment as I profile seven Kentucky Derby contenders in seven days. I’ve already covered McCraken , Always Dreaming , Irish War Cry and Classic Empire .
In a sterling Sunland Derby (G3) win last time o ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: Classic Empire
This is the fourth installment as I focus on seven Kentucky Derby contenders over a seven-day period, with McCraken , Always Dreaming and Irish War Cry already covered.
Champion two-year-old Classic Empire has endu ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 4-30-2017
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next time for the Wrap Up! ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: Irish War Cry
This is the third installment as I focus on seven Kentucky Derby contenders over a seven-day period, with McCraken and Always Dreaming already in the books.
Graham Motion saddled the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom, who rolled hom ...
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Standardbreds Shine Day and Night
Many of harness racing's top trotters and pacers can typically be found under the lights, but on Saturday the action got started early and lasted well into the night. On Saturday morning at the Meadowlands Pure Country, Resolve and Lyons Johnny all ...
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Mohawk Monster, $47; Yonkers Power Plays Land $48 Exacta, $311 Trifecta; Two Of Three Miami Ohio-Breds
Although the highest win price came this weekend from our H2W (horses-to-watch) list, we delivered some strong, valuable prices to win and in exotics in our features.
Saturday, April 29’s featured Ohio-bred Lucky Buckeye events for aged pacers ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: Always Dreaming
His name is fitting for a Kentucky Derby winner and Always Dreaming has the substance to back it up.
Previously trained by Dominick Schettino, Always Dreaming opened his racing career last summer with a pair of placings as the favorite in Sarato ...
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Pompano Tuesday Pickin' from John Berry
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 RACE ONE DOUBLE - 1-3, 1-7, 2-3, 2-7, 7-3, 7-7 PICK-5 - 1,2,7 w 3,7 w 6 w 6,9 w 3,4,5,7 7-SUE’S YOUR DADDY...posts have hindered last 2 but did pace final 3/4s in 1:25.4. Can rattle cages late. 2-CA ...
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Pompano Sunday Pickin' from John Berry
Sunday, April 30: RACE ONE DOUBLE - 2-5, 5-5, 6-5 PICK-5 - 2,5,6 w 5 w 4 w 4 w 8,9 5-STRIKER ACE...was very competitive in higher class last two starts. Could be on the engine from this post. 6-OVERNIGHT SH ...
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How To Bet Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs
While national countdowns zero in on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 6, at Churchill Downs, Kentucky handicappers and horsemen have already shifted their focus to beneath the Twin Spires as the Louisville track's spring-s ...
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Quarter Horse Trainer Trey Wood on Top at Remington Park
Texas Classic Futurity at Lone Star Park . Since then, he has added three more wins in the premier race at Lone Star Park, including last year’s running with High Plains Perry. There is quite a bit of loyalty in the Wood camp, not only with ...
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Bolo a vulnerable favorite in Thunder Road Stakes
by Scott Shapiro
Saturday’s feature at Santa Anita Park is the 13th running of the Thunder Road Stakes. The $100,000, Grade 3 event is contested at one mile over the lawn.
The field is headlined by Bolo (#3). The winner of five of 15 lifetime i ...
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Is There A Clear Kentucky Derby Favorite In 2017?
In most years, Kentucky Derby preps establishes a pecking order heading into the big race. They may not tell you everything, but often there’s a clear favorite.
This year, the preps have told us … well, that anything’s possible.
...
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Palm Beach $20,000 Spring Puppy Stakes Preview
Prediction
This Final could go so many different ways that I won't be surprised by anything that happens. I'm going with #4 Record Year for the 20K victory here. The nationally recognized kennel gets their first ever title in South FLA ...
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Seven Kentucky Derby Horses in Seven Days: The Mighty McCraken
I will focus on one runner for each of the seven days leading up to the Kentucky Derby , starting with the Ian Wilkes-trained McCraken.
He’s a colt I’ve liked since the career debut, scoring by open lengths at Churchill Downs in early October fo ...
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Yonkers Offers Another Solid Saturday Night Card
One race later in the $55,000 Open Handicap for older pacers, Levy final hero Keystone Velocity (Daniel Dube) gets assigned post eight and brings three wins and $323,000 banked from seven starts this year for trainer Rene Allard and owns a 22-16-8 sl ...
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Yonkers, Philly Power Plays; Buckeye-Bred Stakes At Miami; Dexter Cup Elims Launch Glamour-Boy Trot Season
There is no official start to Sires Stakes season so consider it starting as our weekly preview’s major features include a few high-purse affairs for older Ohio-breds on April 29 at Miami Valley among our features.
There are over 70 colt-and-f ...
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Fillies Showing the Way in 2017 Futurities
La Vencedora, a daughter of Ivory James won the $932,500 Remington Park Futurity (RG2) on April 22. She was the fastest qualifier on the second day of the trials; the fourth-fastest overall and rewarded her supporters with a $20 win ticket. Fastest ...
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2017 Kentucky Derby BRIS Speed Rating Final Report
After producing a weekly report highlighting BRIS Speed ratings from Kentucky Derby prep races, it’s time to dive in a little deeper. Most of the contenders are already on the grounds at Churchill Downs, with conditioners putting in the final prepara ...
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Lady Aurelia among raft of American entries for Royal Ascot
After Wesley Ward’s successes at Royal Ascot, and Tepin’s historic victory in the Queen Anne (G1) last summer for Mark Casse, the American invasion for the 2017 festivities is gathering pace.
Early entries were announced Wednesday for Royal Ascot’ ...
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Contest Newsletter 4/28/2017
The very best of luck to ALL of the players participating in Saturday night’s $50,000 World Harness Handicapping Championship at Meadowlands!
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Australian Superstar Winx Wins Over the World
Winx (Courtesy of the Steve Hart/Skyracing World)
by Alastair Bull
Another Australian autumn, another Winx wipeout – but will the rest of the world get a chance to see her?
Winx was ranked the best turf horse, and the best mare, in th ...
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Pacing Mares Highlight Cards at Harrington and Rosecroft
That same evening at Rosecroft amid similar conditions, Feelingmightygood (Jeff Stafford) kicked off the card by overcoming a parked-the-mile journey and third over bid to prevail by a length in 1:54 as the 3-1 second choice. A nine-year-old Mr Feelg ...
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Mucciolo’s Sophomore Spotlight: Illinois Derby, Federico Tesio Recaps
Illinois Derby (G3):
MULTIPLIER made the huge leap from the maiden ranks to graded winner with a determined late rally to take the Hawthorne feature by a head beneath James Graham. The Brendan Walsh trainee showed a lot of class and talent to me, ...
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Harrington Raceway Kicks Off Spring Meet on Monday
Then right at the midway point of the card, Poisonous (Ross Wolfenden) lived up to his billing as the 4-5 favorite in the $16,000 Open Handicap when he overcame his assigned post seven and a first over journey to score by two lengths in 1:52. Owned a ...
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Odds Say First Time Trainer Wins 2017 Kentucky Derby
There's a good chance that a trainer that has never won the Kentucky Derby before takes home the garland of roses on May 6. The reason is because all 5 of the horses listed below are in the Top 10 in the Derby Point Standings. Keep reading for infor ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 4-23-2017
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next time for the Wrap Up! ...
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Saturday Stakes Center on Mud, Sweat, and Tears
Last Saturday a trio of lucrative stakes worth a combined sum of over $2 million were decided on "off" tracks that produced a trio of mild upsets. In the ninth running of the Grade II, $1.25 million Charles Town Classic at nine furlongs, Imperative ...
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Godolphin's Year to Take Home the Roses?
When Thunder Snow enters the Kentucky Derby starting gate on May 6, he's going to try and accomplish something for Godolphin no other horse has done. Godolphin, arguably the greatest racing organization in the world, has never won a Kentucky Derby. ...
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Yonkers Series’ Consolations Nabbed; Philly Tops Win Prices And Petite Power Plays; Exotic Partners Parade Scores
At the top of the features list this weekend, on April 22, the George Morton Levy and Matchmaker consolations and finals at Yonkers offered a variety of winners—of which we had two (both consolations), along with two on-the-board finishers (in the fi ...
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Several Big Cards on Tap on Saturday
Two spots to his outside is Matt King Coal, winner of his last two open stakes outings at Laurel Park for trainer Linda Rice. War Story, who trounced Sunny Ridge in the Queens County last fall at Aqueduct then was fifth, beaten 13 lengths by Arrogate ...
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Trainer Lynn Whiting Passes Away
In the Sport of Kings it's easy to forget that the backbone of the thoroughbred industry resides in the everyday jockey, owner, groom, groundskeeper, and trainer. Horseplayers get so caught up in the greatness of individual equine and human athletes, ...
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Pompano Tuesday Pickin’ from John Berry
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE - 1-6, 1-8, 7-6, 7-8 PICK-5 - 1,7 w 6,8 w 2,4 w 5,7 w 1) 7-SHADYS ART...outside post, yes, but field is short & can catch live cover off quick panels. In a bit easier. 1-DREA’S GOOD POWOW.. ...
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Pompano Monday Pickin’ from John Berry
Monday, April 24, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE - 1-6, 1-7, 6-6, 6-7 PICK-5 - 1,6 w 6,7 w 1,3,6 w 7 w 1,3) 6-BLUEBERRY HEAVEN...debut was very sharp from post 8. Paced last 3/4s in 1:26.3 & finished full of pace. 1-LADY MACHBETH...ha ...
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Pompano Sunday Pickin’ from John Berry
Sunday, April 23, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE - 1-4 PICK-5 - 1 w 4 w 3,4 w 5,6,9 w 6) 1-OVERNIGHT SHIPPER...post hindered in last but showed strong, prolonged trot from opener to mid-stretch. 5-PHOENICIAN...made 2 moves in last--secon ...
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Don’t be put off by Pletcher’s Kentucky Derby stats
With five horses under consideration, Todd Pletcher could have 25% of the 2017 Kentucky Derby field. He ran five horses in the 2007 and 2013 editions and shares the record with D. Wayne Lukas and Nick Zito for most starters in a single year.
A sev ...
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Improved Jockey Colony Adds to Indiana Grand Appeal
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
The Indiana Grand racing calendar began on Tuesday, as did my role as Daily Selections handicapper for the 120-day meet that runs through October 28.
It was a great start to the meet at the Shelbyville, Indiana, venue lar ...
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Younger Horses Prevail at Rosecroft on Wednesday
Then several races later on the card, Delaware invader Heart Crusher (Bart Dalious) notched the first victory of her career when she prevailed as the odds-on choice in 1:57. A sophomore daughter of Art Director driven and trained by Dalious for The W ...
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Tepin Decides She's Had Enough
Eclipse Award Winner Tepin has been retired. Tepin has dominated grass racing for the past couple of years. She finished first in the 2015 Breeders' Cup Mile, and won the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. What's great about Tepin's retirement is tha ...
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Delta Downs Quarter Horse Meet opens Friday, April 21
The Delta Downs jockey colony is always filled with talent, ranging from veteran riders John Hamilton, Gilbert Ortiz, Patrick Watson and Raul Ramirez, Jr. to the rising stars, which include last year’s leading rider David Alvarez, Damian Martinez and ...
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Contest Newsletter 4/21/2017
Be on the lookout for new tracks coming soon to the Contest Lobby, including Churchill Downs and games featuring Kentucky Derby & Oaks! Also, after Derby, be on the lookout for new Harness action from Meadows and Hoosier! Stay tuned! ...
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Kentucky Derby Dream Bet Winner Expects Sleepless Nights Before Making $10,000 Bet
A $5 win and place bet on Irap to win the Blue Grass Stakes helped propel Tim Steadman to victory in TwinSpires.com's Kentucky Derby Dream Bet contest, but the Arkansas attorney does not expect to use that horse for his $10,000 win bet on the Kentuck ...
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Mucciolo’s Sophomore Spotlight: Illinois Derby, Federico Tesio Previews
Illinois Derby (G3):
The $250,000 feature at Hawthorne Saturday is not going to produce a Kentucky Derby starter but could be a steppingstone to the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness. In addition, it could help shed a better light a ...
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Ranking the Last 10 Kentucky Derbies
Yes I’m a West Coaster and a total California Chrome honk. But his story of being a modestly bred (being generous even saying modestly) horse whose two owners were new to the game and whose trainer had been around for decades was just so awesome. He ...
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