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  • Game On Dude worked 6f in 1:13.40 (2/8) at Santa Anita on 6-18. Posted 18 hours ago
  • Declaration of War upsets the Queen Anne Stakes! Posted 21 hours ago
  • Normandy Invasion breezed 4f in :48.40 (3/56) at Saratoga on 6-16. Posted 2 days ago
  • Smiling Tiger posted a 3F bullet in 35:60 (1/12) at Pleasanton on June 15. Posted 3 days ago
  • Fort Larned runs them off their feet in the Stephen Foster!Posted 3 days ago
  • There will be a Pick Six carryover of $130,526 when racing resumes Sunday at Hollywood.Posted 3 days ago
  • Funny Proposition shocks the champ in the Fleur de Lis!Posted 3 days ago
  • Free World rolls in the Centaur Stakes at Indiana Downs! Posted 3 days ago
  •  Byrama romps in the Vanity!Posted 3 days ago
  • The slipper fits for Sprouts in the Cinderella!Posted 3 days ago

 

What the Horse Racing Nation is talking about...

We were planning on running in the Victoria Stakes this weekend until the Herpes outbreak. Now its on to the Bashford Manor at Churchill on June 29th.
With 3 different winners in the Triple crown races it looks like Verrazano is back in the thick of things for 3 year old of the year.
I want to see his sons and daughters race soon.
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  • buds · not that im aware of · 4 hours ago ·
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  • kaitlinefree1 · i liked Fresian Fire. · 4 hours ago ·
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I can't give up on DOJ just yet. POS my have taken her spot as my personal favorite - but when she is good, she is very, VERY good.
How is he doing?
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  • Mary Z. · Thank you for this update, manutim. Very happy retirement to Acclamation, and wishing him a very successful stud career. Hope you are doing very well also. · 6 hours ago ·
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  • likin sparks · Same, thx for the update and where could I see some pics of him? · 5 hours ago ·
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John Oxley’s Funny Proposition sprinted to the early lead and drew away late to upset champion mare Royal Delta by five lengths in Saturday’s $186,375 Fleur De Lis Handicap.Read More
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  • rafirox · Forgot Japan^^^ Orfevere, Gentildonna, etc. U.S.A's best horses (Wise Dan and a healthy Point of Entry) would hardly contend over European turf. The tracks are much different, and unlike Americans, Euro's travel here and still contend, wWITHOUT home courtt advantage. · 6 hours ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · Not that I don't want another voice against the overuse of Salix, but I'd have to look into the claim that it promotes bleeding, because I have not read that before. Maybe it is counter-indicated for use with other medications? Also, I'd still like to believe that America has the best dirt horses, but then that may just be some kind of national pride or something and not statistically correct. I don't think any problems due to overuse of medications can't eventually be turned around. That's my positive outlook. Of course, I'm not in a position to help with the necessary changes. · 5 hours ago ·
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I know many of the posters are not N.Y. residents. I do not know if you heard the announcement made today by NYRA regarding their newly named president.his name is christopher kay.he was supposedly chosen from a long list of 100 candidates.in an age and time where the racing game is in serious trouble(if not for racinos,more tracks would be closed)mr. kay was selected as the right man to lead NYRA. his past experirnce is that he is an attorney and was ceo of toys r us. he has absolutely no proffesional experience in the horse racing game.the reason i am making you aware of this.this is how serious our so called leaders are taking this game.apparently knowledge of the game is irrelevant.mr. kay may be a brilliant buisiness man.but how can he be expected to make responsible decisions regarding the game.i assume he will be listening to his advisors.the same guys that helped take down the game.NYRA is arguably the most important racing venue in the united states.if they cannot take this game seriously,what can it say for others.one last thing.i know that the racing game would love to change their demographics and attract the younger generation.but seriously guys,toys r us.almost like robbing the cradle.
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  • Buckpasser · To get our facts straight, Kay was never CEO of ToysrUs, he was COO or chief operating officer and was promoted from General Counsel when they wanted to pursue to prepare the company for a buy out. The problem for the NYRA is that they have business issues in addition to racing issues. Since Kay will be CEO of the NYRA, he will hire his own COO to oversee day to day operations. · 6 hours ago ·
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  • Buckpasser · The NYRA has never been known for stellar leadership. After all they were under a deferred prosecution agreement involving tax evasion and money laundering by clerks and middle management from 2003 to 2005. They filed for bankruptcy and in order to get the franchise back and to have the state forgive all the back loans, they gave up ownership of the land under the race tracks. Kay may be a improvement or he may be another one on a long list of poor managers. · 6 hours ago ·
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This is the horse that made me fall in love with the sport. Honestly without his story and all the good things surrounding him I'd never would of started following the sport.
Seeing Royal Delta and Trinniberg come back from Dubai, the trend seems to be that horses are not winning once they're entered in the states. I'm wondering; if Animal Kingdom fits this and loses at Ascot, might we see him continue racing?
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  • likin sparks · For sheets & grins I think the outcome would have been different with Rosario, AK was ridden close to the pace and let loose previously. Horses build memory to how their trained to race and when Johnny V. tried to hold him back AK resented and basically said F 'off...I was suspecting Johhny to revert back to the old AK and IMO is how it played out. Don't send him to the breeding shed yet, this horse needs a romp in Santa Anita. · 6 hours ago ·
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  • likin sparks · John Velazquez said "He just wasn't himself. That's not him." you think??? · 6 hours ago ·
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Incredible, bad start, then has to go about 5 wide coming out of the turn and still closes! Not to mention only going 5 1/2 furlongs makes it hard enough to close from over 10 lenghths back. I'm impressed
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  • Southern.Humor · The difference between this year winner, and the past couple is the fact that this one looks like he still has a lot of room to grow and mature. He didn't look 'polished' for a two year old, he looks like a horse that has not already 'peaked' so to speak. If that makes any sense at all. I like him. · 7 hours ago ·
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  • rafirox · @jEnna; Good, better learn it earlier than later. · 6 hours ago ·
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Aweful name, but good looking colt. It'd be fun to have another unknown become a big player. I doubt it, but I can hope.
Acclamation serviced his first mare as a stallion at Bud Johnston’s Old English Rancho in Sanger recently, but Johnston still holds hope that the 7-year-old Unusual Heat horse can make it back to the race track, where he earned an Eclipse Award as champion older male of 2011.Read More
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  • likin sparks · I would love to see his return but then you have to put yourself in the horses shoes...go back to work? or hang out with the ladies? no brainer there. ;-) · 7 hours ago ·
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  • jerzmade · I mean its def a no brainer but, isnt there that little feeling inside you that you're gitty just reading this article. I even google searched it and an artice was written in Feb and later in April that theres a possilbility he could return for late 2013 and possibly Breeders Cup. His $20k stud fee which is highest in Caly the articles say is another reason why we probably wont see this champ return. But boyyyy would i love to see it. I'll even fly from Jersey to Del Mar to watch em lol. · 7 hours ago ·
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For those wondering, he is named after Los Angeles Laker superstar Kobe Bryant, in honor of his rehabbing from his torn ACL and rehabbing to return to the court next year.
What do you think about this horse's future? He is having a break right now.
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  • Mary Z. · This, article linked. Sorry it took so long to reply. I eat and do other activities ad this thread was sort of buried, also I thought the injury was known. I didn't put it precisely, though. http://www.drf.com/news/stephanoatsee-derby-trail-pastern-injury · 7 hours ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · This, article linked. Sorry it took so long to reply. I eat and do other activities ad this thread was sort of buried, also I thought the injury was known. I didn't put it precisely, though. http://www.drf.com/news/stephanoatsee-derby-trail-pastern-injury · 7 hours ago ·
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does anyone know where Luv Gov is? he is one of the first horses (current) that i ever liked. i forgot all about him & haven't heard of him in forever. any info?
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  • kaitlinefree1 · thank you so much. · 8 hours ago ·
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  • kaitlinefree1 · thank you so much. · 8 hours ago ·
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After two big efforts in her last two races she's back at it this Sunday at Parx Racing. She's fully owned by the co-owners of Mylute and this horse is going to be a special one.
Here is a true hero: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbLEO_aLYnw
  • travel_vic · link did not work so you will have to enlighen me on this one..Has only returned to its original name the last ten years. When Jack Diamond revived it after Brighouse went under, it was called Exhibition Park. · 9 hours ago ·
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I suspect the San Diego to be his first race as a prep towards a defense in the pacific classic. Thats is what i think is the best course
Do you rank Animal Kingdom higher then Silver Charm All time?. I do.
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  • Northport · very well put, mike. I agree · 11 hours ago ·
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  • tcglory · ak was injured to much to really tell weather he is better or not · 9 hours ago ·
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Though we have a nice representation with Sweet Emma Rose, I think she is way over her head here. Rizeema, Fire Blaze, Fast.

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