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Scioto Smasher At $57; ‘Wiggle’ Wins Again; H2W Nabs 41 Percent Across-The-Board Prices
Last week, on Wednesday, May 25, we returned to Twitter and sent five spot plays on the Buffalo program. We scored with one, Before I Die ($11.80, $5.00, $2.60). We were third with KD Bella ($5.90) and Tys A Big Star ($3.40), sixth with Flashy Trick ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 5/29/2016
Omega Point from top kennel this season B & B Racing is quietly putting together a great month of racing on the "Rhonda Course." Omega was able to run down Derby Champ Ethel Is Here in Thursday's Matinee, scoring his second straight victory ...
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Shotgun Cowboy key to Lone Star Late Pick 4
The $300,000 Lone Star Park H. (G3) serves as the headliner on the Memorial Day program, with a field of seven squaring off at the 1 1/16-mile distance, and Shotgun Cowboy can regain his winning ways. He reeled off three straight victories last seaso ...
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11-1 Si Sage leads home big-priced trifecta in Whittingham
Sunday’s $201,725 Charles Whittingham (G2) at Santa Anita looked a lot more competitive on paper than the market suggested, and so it proved as 11-1 Si Sage sprang the front-running upset over 32-1 Patentar with the 20-1 Montego Bay in third.
Bal ...
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Songbird records five-furlong move in 1:00
Edited Press Release
On an overcast Sunday morning, undefeated champion Songbird worked five furlongs over Santa Anita’s fast main track shortly after daybreak in 1:00 with exercise rider Edgar Rodriguez aboard.
Santa Anita clocker Dane Nelso ...
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Lexie Lou regains winning form in Nassau; Isabella Sings new tune in Miss Liberty
Two turf distaffers answered key questions on Sunday: Lexie Lou, the 2014 Canadian Horse of the Year, proved that she’s not done yet by snapping a losing streak in Woodbine’s $177,184 Nassau (G2), and Isabella Sings proved that she’s not a need-the-l ...
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Todd Pletcher Follows Belmont Script with Destin
Dunkirk - 2009 saw yet another tough Belmont loss for Todd Pletcher. Dunkirk finished 11th in the Kentucky Derby after finishing second in the Florida Derby. Dunkirk went off as the 9/2 second choice behind big time favorite and Derby winner Mine T ...
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Exaggerator in high spirits after arriving at Belmont Park
Edited Press Release
Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Exaggerator left Pimlico at 8:08 a.m. (ET) Sunday morning and arrived in New York in good order early Sunday afternoon to continue his preparations for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belm ...
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Suddenbreakingnews breezes six furlongs for Belmont
Edited Press Release
Samuel Henderson’s Grade 3-winning Suddenbreakingnews, fifth when last seen in the Kentucky Derby (G1), continued preparations for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) on June 11 with a six-furlong breeze in 1:12.40 Sunday m ...
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Tepin’s owner makes right call to proceed to Royal Ascot
You know the old poem, “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. For want of a rider, the battle was lost. For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost.”
After trainer Ma ...
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Brown trainees ready for possible runs in Belmont Stakes Racing Festival
Edited Press Release
Trainer Chad Brown has a number of runners under consideration for the three-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, featuring 19 stakes races worth more than $10 million in purses.
"We have a good group of horses and I'm happ ...
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SOUTHLAND - Round 4 of 2016 RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES on Monday, May 30
It is sure to be an exciting and entertaining Memorial Day at Southland on Monday as the track will have Round 4 of the 2016 RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES for us racing fans to enjoy. After three rounds of this stakes competition the field has been r ...
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Diva Express, I’m a Looker dead-heat for Winning Colors victory
I’m a Looker joined Diva Express in the lane of the $100,000 Winning Colors (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and the duo battled it out all the way to the finish line.
What appeared to be a head-bobbing win for one of the four-year-old filli ...
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Stellar Wind works five furlongs ahead of possible meeting with Beholder in Vanity
Edited Press Release
Anticipation is gaining momentum hour-by-hour for the showdown between champions Beholder and Stellar Wind in next Saturday’s $400,000 Vanity Mile (G1).
Stellar Wind, honored as the champion three-year-old filly of 2015 a ...
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Surgical Strike, Flipcup find Arlington winner's circle
The addition of blinkers and a slow pace ensured favorite Surgical Strike a closer stalking trip in Saturday's $100,000 Arlington Classic (G3) . The Red Giant colt took advantage by wearing down One Mean Man and Swagger Jagger after a prolonged str ...
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Pletcher readying Destin, Stradivari for Belmont Stakes
Todd Pletcher’s Kentucky Derby woes continued this year, with unplaced finishes by Destin and Outwork dropping his record to 1-for-46 in the first leg of the Triple Crown. The leading trainer generally avoids the Preakness – Pletcher doesn’t like to ...
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Nancy From Nairobi seeking back-to-back graded wins in Gamely
Nancy From Nairobi brings a three-race win streak into Santa Anita Park’s Memorial Day feature, the $300,000 Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf, and could continue her streak under jockey Abel Lezcano.
The duo first teamed up in December ...
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Brody's Cause, Cherry Wine work for Belmont
Edited Churchill Downs press release
Dale Romans’ duo of Brody’s Cause, seventh last time out in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and Preakness (G1) runner-up Cherry Wine put in breezes for the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) on June 11. Bro ...
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Tepin camp now wavering about whether to go to Royal Ascot
Edited Churchill Downs press release
Plans for reigning champion turf mare Tepin to seek international glory at Royal Ascot are in “discussion mode,” according to trainer Mark Casse following her Saturday morning breeze on a fast ...
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Pino to be honored with Mike Venezia Award Sunday
Edited NYRA press release
Mario Pino was announced as the 2016 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award, earning the prestigious honor awarded to jockeys who exemplify extraordinary sportsmanship and citizenship.
Established in 1989, the M ...
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Exaggerator enjoys last full day at Pimlico; Nyquist to ship home June 5
Edited Preakness press release
After two days of walking, Preakness S. (G1) winner Exaggerator returned to the track with an easy gallop Saturday morning at historic Pimlico Race Course.
Julie Clark, assistant to California-based trainer Keith ...
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Liking a longshot Double in Arlington Matron and Classic
Saturday's co-features at Arlington, the Arlington Matron (G3) and Arlington Classic (G3), are linked by a Double that appears to be an enticing wagering proposition as the favorites in both legs seem vulnerable in my eyes.
In the Matron, Brooklyn ...
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Harrahs Philadelphia hosts three Invitationals on Sunday
Memorial Day weekend should become somewhat more memorable for standardbred owners, trainers, drivers and fans on Sunday afternoon as Harrah's Philadelphia hosts three consecutive Invitational events.
Sunday's 10th race is the $200,000 Betsy ...
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Shotgun Kowboy installed as morning-line favorite for Lone Star Park Handicap
A field of seven has been entered to go 1 1/16 miles in Memorial Day Monday’s $200,000 Lone Star Park H. (G3) , and Shotgun Kowboy drew the rail post as the 5-2 morning-line favorite.
The four-year-old gelding will be looking for his first win si ...
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The Pizza Man readying for another big year
Edited Press Release
Midwest Thoroughbreds’ The Pizza Man returned to the work tab last month after a short rest in preparation for a summer campaign that could include a prep at Arlington for his return to the Arlington Million (G1).
The 201 ...
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Plethora of Pletcher workers targeting Belmont Stakes weekend
Edited Press Release
Trainer Todd Pletcher has a busy Belmont Stakes weekend in store.
In addition to a pair of possible starters in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1), the third jewel of the Triple Crown which tops a 10-stakes strong progr ...
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Kent Desormeaux to ride Exaggerator in lone Belmont work
Edited Press Release
Preakness winner Exaggerator will have his regular rider, Kent Desormeaux, aboard in his only major work at Belmont Park next week for the final jewel in the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes on June 11.
“Nothing has change ...
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Destin, Governor Malibu breeze for Belmont Stakes
Edited Press Release
Destin, who is being pointed to the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1), breezed five furlongs in 1:01.85 on the fast Belmont Park training track Friday morning in his penultimate work prior to the June 11 "Test of the Champion."
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SOUTHLAND - Round 3 of the 2016 RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES recap
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend having arrived, greyhound fans can look forward to Southland on Monday as the track will have Round 4 of the RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES for us racing fans to enjoy. Round 3 this past Wednesday brought more of th ...
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New faces vs old warriors in Whittingham; Isabella Sings back at Monmouth
Sunday’s $200,000 Charles Whittingham (G2) at Santa Anita anchors a trio of notable turf stakes spanning the continent on Memorial Day Eve.
The Whittingham pits such classy warriors as Bal a Bali (pictured), Finnegans Wake , and Quick Casabl ...
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Ruidoso Downs 2016 Live Racing Season Begins on May 27
Apollitical Blood, winner of the 2015 All American Derby at Ruidoso Downs. Last year, it was Rancho El Cabresto, Inc.'s Apollitical Blood winning the Grade 1, $2,378,383 All American Derby under rider Eduardo Nicasio. Based on capturing the ri ...
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Exaggerator to have one breeze before Belmont; Nyquist doing well
Edited Press Release
Preakness S. (G1) winner Exaggerator jogged two miles over Pimlico’s main track on Wednesday and walked the shed row Thursday morning as he continues to prepare for the 1 1/2-mile Belmont S. (G1) on June 11.
“He walked to ...
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Gift Box ready to unwrap second half in 3-year-old division
W.S. Farish’s Gift Box was sidelined early this year before he could hop on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail in earnest, but judging by his terrific comeback in Belmont’s 8TH race on Thursday, he’ll have something to say in a big summer for the 3-year ...
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"Live Play" Contest Improvements
The TwinSpires team is excited to announce a great improvement for Handicapping Contests - specifically "Live Play" games. Beginning on Friday, May 27, players in Live Play games will have the ability to edit selections up until the close of wagerin ...
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Nyquist Skipping Belmont Could be a Blessing in Disguise
Sarava - Some might argue that Sarava got lucky in the Belmont Stakes. Unless you're named American Pharoah, luck usually plays a role for horses that win the Belmont. So, yes, Sarava got lucky. But he was also a good horse. Lest we forget, before ...
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Suddenbreakingnews readies for Belmont Stakes
Edited Press Release
Grade 3 winner Suddenbreakingnews, fifth last out in the Kentucky Derby (G1), began serious preparation for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (G1) with a five-furlong breeze in 1:00.60 on Monday over the fast dirt at Churchill Down ...
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Powell: Preakness turned out as expected
by Dick Powell
The 141st Preakness Stakes (G1) is in the books and, amazingly, the race played out as expected. The good thing this year was the bad weather that was predicted did occur and the pace scenario developed.
When Kentucky Derby (G1) ...
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Harness Holiday Events Swarm Weekend; Sophs Stampede; Older Stars Duel On Sunday
High-profile older pacers kick off the Memorial Day weekend with Friday, May 27’s Molson Pace at Western Fair and along with older trotters they complete the holiday weekend on Sunday, May 29 at Harrah’s Philadelphia with the Maxie Lee for trotters a ...
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Slew Of Sires Stakes Are Center Stage For Holiday Weekend
New Jersey and New York Sires Stakes will be held for the colts and fillies this Memorial Day weekend. The Meadowlands hosts round two of the New Jersey Sires Stakes (NJSS) for both sexes on Friday, May 27, and only fillies go in three splits of the ...
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Memorial Day weekend rapidly approaching
While many Americans flock to the beaches or take the opposite approach and stay home for backyard barbecues to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, numerous harness racing fans will head to the track or find an ideal place to make several wagers as Yonke ...
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What SpeedyPebbles Meant To The Sport
Mike Balsamo - Host of The Backstretch Show on 95.9 FM The Palm
"In the 5+ years we have been doing The Backstretch Show, we've seen The Kennel Club produce some amazing, talented dogs. None of them captured people's hearts quite like Th ...
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Spelling Again, Enchanting Lady square off in Winning Colors
A field of seven distaffers will line up in Saturday’s $100,000 Winning Colors S. (G3) at Churchill Downs, and the six-furlong sprint could come down to Spelling Again and Enchanting Lady.
Spelling Again is two-for-two under the Twin Spires for ...
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Surgical Strike can hit target in Arlington Classic
A belated third in the American Turf (G2) at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day, Surgical Strike is more than capable of hitting an easier target Saturday in the $100,000 Arlington Classic (G3) , a 1 1/16-mile grass test which attracted 11 othe ...
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Speed plays well on Belmont’s turf courses; Happyness, Onus appear ready for stakes company
BELMONT NOTEBOOK
There was a single graded race during the weekend at Belmont Park.
Vagrancy H. (G3) : Vincent Scuderi’s homebred PAULASSILVERLINING (Ghostzapper) lived up to her 1-5 odds with a decisive 3 ¾-length win under the guidance of J ...
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Hancock, Woodward newest Hall of Fame inductees as Pillars of the Turf
Edited Press Release
Arthur B. "Bull" Hancock Jr. and William Woodward Sr., two of the most important and respected individuals in American Thoroughbred racing during the 20th century, have been elected to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of ...
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SOUTHLAND - Round 3 of the RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES, Wednesday, May 25
Highlighting Wednesday's greyhound racing action at Southland will be the running of Round 3 of the 2016 RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES competition. From the original 96 greyhounds who were entered in this stakes contest, the field has now been cut to 64. ...
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Exaggerator jogs, Nyquist to travel home when well
Edited Press Release
Preakness (G1) winner Exaggerator jogged two miles over the main track at historic Pimlico Wednesday morning, his second straight day on the track since his 3 1/2-length victory last Saturday.
Trainer Keith Desormeaux ...
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Belmont Stakes attracting late runners, pace scenario in limbo
Preakness winner Exaggerator will proceed to the Belmont Stakes on June 11, attempting to become the 10 th 3yo in the last 17 years to capture at least two legs of the Triple Crown, but his main rival, Kentucky Derby victor Nyquist, will bypass the ...
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Ramirez Brothers Unite for Futurity Win at Delta Downs
J. R. and Saul Ramirez celebrate their win in the Laddie Futurity on May 21 at Delta Downs The victory by 2-year-old Louisiana-bred Dragon N Panther meant a great deal to both men. It was the first stakes win by trainer, Saul, who retired fro ...
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Wild Dude, Second Summer star in stakes; main oval plays fairly to all run types at Santa Anita
SANTA ANITA NOTEBOOK
A pair of graded races topped the third weekend at Santa Anita.
Kona Gold S. (G2) : Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer et al’s WILD DUDE (Wildcat Heir) began his run at the top of the lane and wore down the odds-on favorite and p ...
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Exaggerator feeling good on return to the track
Edited Press Release
Preakness (G1) winner Exaggerator was playful and happy Tuesday morning as he returned to the track at Pimlico.
"We're really pleased with him," said assistant trainer Julie Clark. "I was just talking to the groom and ...
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Nyquist out of Belmont Stakes
Trainer Doug O’Neill has ruled Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist out of the June 11 Belmont Stakes (G1) due to an elevated white blood cell count and fever, Daily Racing Form’s David Grening reported Tuesday morning.
After winning his first eight st ...
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Tuesday harness cards get week under way
While thoroughbred racing fans may still be recovering from Preakness Day and absorbing the results of Nyquist's first career setback, standardbred racing fans will have plenty of options early in the week to begin padding their bankrolls for bigger ...
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Too many solutions bandied for non-existent Preakness problems
The biggest surprise on Preakness Day wasn't that Nyquist suffered his first loss nor that it was Exaggerator who handed it to him.
By far the most shocking development was the outpouring of fans and money from bettors nationwide on a miserable da ...
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Nyquist Lost Triple Crown but Could Still be a Great Horse
Nyquist can win at any distance - A great horse can win at any distance. Ghostzapper proved himself to be a great horse because he won both the Breeders Cup Classic at 1 1/4 miles as well as the Met Mile at 1 mile. The Met Mile was Ghostzapper's fi ...
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Nyquist has 102 fever, delaying scheduled ship to Belmont
Kentucky Derby (G1) champion Nyquist spiked a 102-degree fever Monday morning, two days after suffering his first career loss in the Preakness (G1). The breaking news was first reported by Daily Racing Form ’s David Grening.
Plans had called for ...
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Wiggle’ Wipes Out ‘Battle’ Field; $28 Winner From Northfield; $15 Soph Trotter Tops ‘Trail’ Scores
On various Wednesday nights we tweet for TwinSpires Twitter members from @FrankCotolo –retweeted by @twinspires—and the raceway involved. Losers from each week will appear on the next week’s horses-to-watch (H2W) list unless they race before that blo ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 5/22/2016
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next Sunday for the Wrap-Up!
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Champions Songbird, Stellar Wind work for upcoming June engagements
Edited Press Release
Champions Songbird and Stellar Wind each worked over Santa Anita’s fast main track Sunday morning for upcoming stakes engagements at The Great Race Place.
Unbeaten and untested Songbird, champion two-year-old filly of 201 ...
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Five factors contributing to Nyquist’s loss in Preakness
“I won’t overthink the Preakness – saving that for the Belmont.” So I wrote when making Nyquist my top selection in Saturday’s Preakness (G1).
In hindsight, it was Nyquist’s connections who overthought the Preakness. With the luxury of Sunday af ...
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Exaggerator ‘full of energy’ following Preakness victory
Edited Press Release
Trainer Keith Desormeaux reported that Exaggerator was “full of energy” Sunday morning in the aftermath of his rousing 3 1/2-length upset over previously undefeated Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist in Saturday’s 141st Prea ...
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Nyquist continues on Triple Crown trail despite Preakness loss
Edited Press Release
It's on to the Belmont S. (G1) for champion Nyquist, trainer Doug O'Neill said Sunday morning, the day after the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner finished third in the Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. Though Nyquist no longer is unde ...
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Preakness runner-up Cherry Wine, fifth-placer Lani expected for Belmont Stakes
Edited Press Release
A start in the Belmont S. (G1) appears likely for Cherry Wine following his rallying second-place run in Saturday’s Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico, trainer Dale Romans said Sunday morning.
A 17-1 shot, Cherry Wine rallied f ...
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Uncle Lino exits Preakness with tendon injury
Edited Press Release
Early Sunday morning, speedy Uncle Lino flew back to California where trainer and co-owner Gary Sherlock will determine how the tendon injury suffered by the bay son of Uncle Mo while running seventh in Saturday’s Preakness ...
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9 Interesting facts about the 2016 Preakness Stakes
Edited Press Release
Exaggerator became the first horse to win the Preakness after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby since Prairie Bayou in 1993. Others are: Summer Squall (1990), Bally Ache (1960), Fabius (1956), Nashua (1955), Hast ...
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Preakness 141 sets attendance, handle records
Edited Press Release
The Maryland Jockey Club announced that Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes (G1) set all-time records for total handle and attendance for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
A record crowd of 135,256 watched at historic P ...
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Wild Dude catches Subtle Indian late in Kona Gold
The third race off the layoff proved to be the best for veteran sprinter Wild Dude, who wore down odds-on favorite Subtle Indian with an inside rally to capture Saturday's $201,035 Kona Gold (G2) at Santa Anita.
Riding the rail from post 1 under ...
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Preakness Stakes 2016 Trainer and Jockey Quotes
Please click here for the post-race transcript featuring interviews with Keith and Kent Desormeaux, Matt Bryan, Sol Kumin and Ronnie Ortowski.
PREAKNESS TRAINER QUOTES
Keith Desormeaux (Exaggerator, 1st): “I’m just glad I get to walk acr ...
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Exaggerator’s powerful late kick results in convincing Preakness victory
Exaggerator utilized late-running tactics to perfection in the Preakness Stakes, rallying into contention by the far turn and blowing past Nyquist in upper stretch to post a 3 ½-length decision. After closing boldly, but belatedly, for runner-up hono ...
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Exaggerator wins 2016 Preakness Stakes
Exaggerator came with a powerful late run in the May 7 Kentucky Derby (G1) to be second behind Nyquist, and turned the tables on his rival Saturday when capturing the 141st running of the $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico.
Kent Desormeau ...
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Blinkers help Takeover hit Target in Dixie
Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence’s Takeover Target stormed out wide and late to deny Ring Weekend a comeback victory in Saturday’s $250,000 Dixie (G2) , the race prior to the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
The Dixie’s 13 entrants were whittled ...
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Mizz Money all heart in Gallorette
LTB and Hillerich Racing’s homebred Mizz Money has tactical speed, and better still, plenty of heart and determination. Those admirable qualities were on display in her hard-fought victory in last summer’s Pucker Up (G3) at Arlington, her split decis ...
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Predicting the complete order of the 2016 Preakness Stakes
By now, everyone knows I've picked Exaggerator to win the Preakness Stakes and that I see Nyquist as too good to be too far away from him and Uncle Lino and Lani are my longshot specials to crash the tri, but what of the other 7 seven spots? There's ...
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Bullards Alley gets first turf win in Louisville
Bullards Alley earned his first career turf win on a big stage Saturday, registering a mild upset of the $100,000 Louisville H. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Under Cisco Torres, Bullards Alley tracked in third as Wireless Future set a pokey pace of ...
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Lady Shipman goes about her business in The Very One
On a wet day at Pimlico, dazzling turf sprinter Lady Shipman went about her business registering a 2 1/4-length victory as the 2-5 favorite in the $100,000 The Very One going five furlongs on Saturday's Preakness undercard.
Saddled with post 12, ...
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2016 Preakness: All the news, notes, handicapping in one post
Want all your Preakness (G1) news and handicapping in one place? Here you go!
FREE Preakness PPs courtesy of Brisnet
ALL Brisnet Preakness reports
TwinSpires Preakness channel on Youtube
Handicapping and betting
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Always Sunshine blazes to Maryland Sprint score
Stonehedge LLC’s Always Sunshine pulled off to a 2 1/2-length victory on Saturday in the $150,000 Maryland Sprint H. (G3) at Pimlico on the Preakness Stakes undercard.
Always Sunshine came out and lightly bumped Cinco Charlie leaving the gate un ...
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SOUTHLAND - Round 2 of RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES is in the books
Highlighting Friday's greyhound racing action at Southland was the running of Round 2 of the 2016 RAZORBACK CLASSIC STAKES competition. While the favorites had another good round of stakes racing, there were several longshots who brought home a win. ...
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Salvatore's Preakness betting strategy
by DOUG SALVATORE
Recent history suggests that Nyquist will be extremely tough to beat in the Preakness. He demonstrated his great tactical speed and tractability after breaking sharp in the Kentucky Derby and kindly settling in second-position b ...
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Asmussen key to multi-race wagers on Preakness Day
Saturday’s Preakness Day program at Pimlico offers plenty of multi-race opportunities, including a trio of Pick 4s (races 3, 6 & 10) and a pair of Pick 5s (races 2 & 9).
My strategy is to identify potential singles and spread in the more c ...
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Playing the Preakness Superfecta on approximately $100 budget
Nyquist is the most likely winner of the 141 st Preakness but will offer no value in the straight pools. The Superfecta offers the opportunity for more value, especially if we can avoid having the top four betting choices finish in the exact order. ...
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Leatherbury on Ben's Cat: 'It brings tears to my eyes'
Selected quotes from winning connections on Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan undercard, courtesy of the Maryland Jockey Club
Ben’s Cat, who notched his 26th career stakes victory in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint
Owner/breeder/trainer King Leatherbur ...
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Rain or shine, Preakness Day and night cards will offer plenty of excitement
Weather conditions are not expected to be anywhere near ideal on Saturday afternoon at Pimlico for the 141st running of the Preakness Stakes, but thoroughbred and standardbred racing fans should enjoy the entire day from morning to nearly midnight. ...
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$281,007 Laddie Futurity Set for Saturday Night at Delta Downs
Royal Quick Patriot runs in Saturday's Laddie Futurity at Delta Down.
In trials run on April 30, Douglas O. Traylor’s Royal Quick Patriot set the fastest time of the evening, winning his trial in :16.911 seconds under rider Donald Watson. Ins ...
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How to bet the 2016 Preakness Stakes
Nyquist has won all eight of his races, and Exaggerator was a loser in four of those, including in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands.
But the more important numbers when it comes to betting the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 21, a ...
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Our best longshots for the 2016 Preakness
The team offers more variety in this department than in the top selection …
James Scully : I give Cherry Wine a chance to suck up for a placing given the expected hot pace scenario, but Uncle Lino is my longshot pick in this year’s Preakness. ...
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Our top selections for the 2016 Preakness
The team is on the same page…
James Scully : Ten of the last 19 Kentucky Derby winners came back to capture the Preakness two weeks later and Nyquist should follow suit. Granted, he needs to break well from post 3 and avoid any other unforesee ...
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Go Maggie Go gives Romans second straight Black-Eyed Susan
Trainer Dale Romans, a native Kentuckian who literally grew up at Churchill Downs, continues to enjoy considerable success at Pimlico in Maryland. On Friday, he saddled Go Maggie Go and longshot Ma Can Do It to a one-two finish in the $250,000 Blac ...
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Ahh Chocolate shows affinity for trip in duPont; Ben's Cat does it again in thriller
Stoneway Farm’s homebred Ahh Chocolate really needs nine furlongs to show her best, and got it in Friday’s $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff (G3) on Black-Eyed Susan Day at Pimlico.
Trainer Neil Howard had noted that Ahh Chocolate was third in the ...
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Noble Bird shows he’s best on the lead in Pimlico Special
After missing the break in the May 6 Alysheba (G2), Noble Bird proved extremely rank as jockey Julien Leparoux tried to settle him off the pace. The 5-year-old showed his affinity for racing on the engine in Friday’s $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3), cr ...
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Subtle Indian takes speed out west for Kona Gold
From humble beginnings at Canterbury, Subtle Indian has emerged as one of the Midwest's leading sprinters. On Saturday, the Indian Charlie gelding takes his show to California for the $200,000 Kona Gold (G2) at Santa Anita going 6 1/2 furlongs.
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Preakness trainers talk pace and early position
Edited Press Release
Gary Sherlock, trainer of Uncle Lino -- "I'll be on the lead. I don't know if any of the outside horses will jump over and go fast enough to be second or third. I think Nyquist will be laying and tracking me, whether that's ...
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O'Neill pleased with Nyquist's Preakness eve jog
Edited Press Release
Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Nyquist jogged twice around the Pimlico oval Friday morning in preparation for a highly anticipated start in Saturday's Preakness (G1).
"It went really well. It was designed to be a n ...
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Black-Eyed Susan Day ABC at Pimlico
Better weather leads to a better outlook as we set our path on the 14-race Black-Eyed Susan day card on Friday, May 20, at Pimlico Race Course.
We'll try to beat some favorites like Noble Bird in the Pimlico Special and Ben's Cat in the Jim McKay ...
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Pimlico Pick 3: Spread, Spread, 'Susan favorites
The most appealing multi-race wager on Friday's card at Pimlico might be the 50-cent Pick 3 that covers races 9-11. The first two legs, the Allaire duPont Distaff (G3) and the Hilltop, are undoubtedly the "spread" races in the all-stakes Pick 5 that ...
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Playing speed in Black-Eyed Susan
Saturday’s Preakness (G1) is loaded with speed types but the same can’t be said for Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan (G2). The 1 1/8-mile race features a full field of 14 3yos fillies and the top two betting choices, Land Over Sea and Go Maggie Go, are conf ...
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Preakness odds questions: How low for Nyquist, Exaggerator and who's 3rd choice?
Tabbing Nyquist and Exaggerator as the favorite and second choice, respectively, in both the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and the Preakness Stakes is the easy part.
Navigating what price they will actually be and what that does to t ...
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Nyquist brings same vibe to Preakness
If the Preakness goes according to form, Nyquist will be wearing a garland of Black-Eyed Susans and attention will immediately turn toward the Belmont Stakes three weeks later. The unbeaten 2yo champ answered the distance question in the 1 ¼-mile Ken ...
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