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I am new to this site. I have not been into horse racing for very long, but I have to admit I have fallen head over heels in love with the sport. I got hooked by watching the '10 breeders cup, and loved watching this mare get her third breeders cup win. Since then I have watched many more races, and learned quite a bit , yet this amazing horse will always be one of my favorites. I do not bet, so I am not very familiar with how betting works, nor the terminology. Bare with me please c:
  • kaitlinefree1 · its always great to have new people to the site. i love watching the sport grow, i feel like its dying. but Goldikova is a brilliant mare. unforgettable. but welcome. :) · 11 minutes ago ·
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Really like the pedigree here. I know pedigree doesn't dictate how well a horse runs, but I will keep this one on my watch. Great name too.
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  • Mary Z. · Not you, SH. Notice winky face and my general good-natured attitude? · 19 minutes ago ·
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  • kaitlinefree1 · wait is it me?! · 11 minutes ago ·
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5,2,3,7.
Ratings Guidelines: 10 is for Horse Of The Year types. Or, then there's this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP_rIAkb_v8
how old is his first crop? or have any arrived yet.
Ok first 2 year old starter for lukas friday and the pedigree looks good, and the works arent bad. Gl tall boy
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  • kaitlinefree1 · i love the Lukas horses very dearly, but Twang looks good here too. · 1 hour ago ·
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  • tmallios1 · glory,i would never question anyone who is willing to take a shot with 10-1 or greater.when you play him, use Ride on Curlin.i am being told by friends who have seen him in the mornings.he is tearing up the training track.calvin is up,so he has to have ability. · 1 hour ago ·
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HE IS BEAUTIFUL.
How does Dreaming of Julia stack up in the very tough three year-old filly division? Her performance in the Mother Goose should let us know.Read More
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  • Southern.humor · I am more than willing to bet my racing experiances far out weigh yours. CLearly how ever you firmly believe yourself to be the end all most knowledgeable being. I hope that makes you feel better about your self, so keep at it. This site needs a blocking option. · 1 hour ago ·
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  • tmallios1 · humor, please do not be so rough on yourself.i for one am not of the opinion that your posts should be blocked.neither should you.to answer your earlier question.i sleep just fine at night. · 1 hour ago ·
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Looking for his first stakes win of his career, the Kenny McPeek runner should go favored in the $300,000 Grade 2 Colonial Turf Cup.Read More
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  • tcglory · andy i like what your saying but ever since atigun switched to turf hes been a totally diffrent horse · 3 hours ago ·
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  • cardsbymarcy · I think you have it prettty much nailed Dark Horse, alhougth I have always been a big Air Support fan Atigun does seem to be at the top of his game!! · 2 hours ago ·
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entered in the Colonial Turf Cup Stakes ($300,000) at Colonial Downs on June 22 (race 7). the distance is 1 & 3/16 miles on the turf. Atigun is position #1 in a field of 8.
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  • jmac500 · It's bias to front runner jand is just my worst track lol · 3 hours ago ·
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  • likin sparks · I like Air Support, time for him to shine and my pick searching for value 6-2-1-8 · 2 hours ago ·
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He's back tomorrow in Race 5 at Penn National and I couldn't be any happier. I really hope I can find a way to get up to the track!
I already love this horse haha
After finishing second to Animal Kingdom in the Dubai World Cup this guy has has two horrible races both at 1 1/4 on turf. Not sure if it's the distance, seems his races are better at 1 1/2 or more? maybe it's age creeping up on him?
The Australian mare has been purchased by the Coolmore ownership group of Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, & Susan Magnier. Sea Siren will be sent out at Ascot on Saturday for the G1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes in the blue and orange silks of Michael Tabor and jockey Ryan Moore will have the mount.
does anyone know who Potesta will be bred to this year?
on June 1, Sweet Emma Rose worked 4F at Keeneland on Fast All Weather Track in :46.80 h finishing 2/74.
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  • Northport · Cocoa, you're going out of your way now to be an arse, moreso than usual · 4 hours ago ·
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  • Northport · after reading the latest bickering between you two, I take that back, you are both being ridiculous, take it somewhere else. I (and I assume everyone else) come here to talk horses, not to see a new catfight between you two every night about the most mundane things. · 3 hours ago ·
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How many more times does he have to beat Camelot?
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  • Sullivan · Depends how high you held him racing against only his own crop. I jumped ship after the Arc · 4 hours ago ·
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  • Northport · he pulled three shoes in the arc and had without a doubt the toughest season of any horse in the field, being asked to come back from the first English triple crown attempt in years right to the arc. I personally think he was a bit overrated last year, but I think he still may get better as this season progresses. · 4 hours ago ·
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on June 17, Z Colcon worked 4F at Belmont Park on Fast Dirt in :49.20 h finishing 12/19.
  • tcglory · he did not work at belmont. Where do you get this info kaitline? · 4 hours ago ·
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  • kaitlinefree1 · i wrote Belmont Park by accident. habit. i write down a TON of horses working at Belmont. my mistake! he worked at Santa Anita. · 4 hours ago ·
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They came, they saw, but they could not conquer. In his final start, Animal Kingdom would regretfully be unable to return the Queen Anne Stakes to foreign shores.Read More
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  • tmallios1 · thomas,his derby was great.his dubai was fantastic.my beef is not with the horse.i strongly believe he had no say where he ran,unless someone knows different. · 8 hours ago ·
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  • cheri.vaughan1 · I love Animal Kingdom! Thank you Animal Kingdom and Team Valor for all the excitement his career has brought to horse racing! Long Live Animal Kingdom!! Beautiful, athletic and all too "human"... took the loss like a champ, though! · 4 hours ago ·
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After a disappointing Triple Crown campaign, Santa Anita Derby winner Goldencents will focus on sprints this summer. The King's Bishop is the long-term goal with the Bing Crosby as a possible prep.
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  • tcglory · ok then why is he returing to 1 turn races if he ran so good at 9 furlongs????? · 4 hours ago ·
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  • Southern.Humor · .. Because it is the next logical step. · 4 hours ago ·
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