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  • From DRF (The Inside Post): Always in a Tiz will run in Belmont Stakes 2013.Posted 2 hours ago
  • Mucho Macho Man breezed 5f in 1:01.40 (4/11) at Fair Hill on 5-24. Posted 3 hours ago
  • Wise Dan targets the G2 Firecracker 'Cap at Churchill on June 29.  Posted 20 hours ago
  • Jockey Chantal Sutherland will return to saddle at Del Mar. Posted 1 day ago
  • Itsmyluckyday to skip Belmont Stakes 2013 in favor of Pegasus Stakes on 6-16.  Posted 1 day ago
  • Rosie Napravnik will ride Code West in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 1 day ago
  • From DRF (The Inside Post): Mylute will not run in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 1 day ago
  • Eblouissante breezed 4f :49.17 (18/44) at Belmont (dirt Training) on 5-22. Posted 2 days ago
  • Giant Finish will make his next start in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 2 days ago
  • Unlimited Budget is expected to face males in Belmont Stakes 2013. Posted 3 days ago

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The field for this year's G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup ended up trimmed down markedly from what I had hoped it might be, but the prospect of seeing Camelot knocking heads with the highly progressive Al Kazeem on Sunday still holds quite a bit of appeal.
On the 5th of May 2012, Roger Charlton unleashed a new star on the British middle-distance racing division. A four year old son of Dubawi that lit up the Newmarket turf when powering away from the likes of Dunaden, Meandre and My Quest For Peace for a facile victory. For Al Kazeem, a comfortable vic...Read More
The return of Nates Mineshaft is just one of the stories Saturday at Arlington Park.Read More
Anyone else feel like this horse should be rested instead of being run in the Belmont? I dunno, I just feel those big legs of his need a rest....and being by Unbridled's Song I feel like caution should be taken with him?!
Looked good in his victory today at BHP went off at 5-1 not bad. The 4 horse tried jumping the rail, not sure of the outcome.
In the derby I heard your name being call 4 time at the top of the stretch and as I look up it was as if you had rollerstake on and here come Ord running like he had a pair of BOOTs on......We all have our DAY..I don't think you ever lost by 3 length or more . you had some weird loses, 4month lay off, last out of the gate, then mud in the derby what kind of horse are you gonna turn out to be
  • tmallios1 · vic,since you are all so positive about the horses traits in regards to what affects them or not.i have to assume that you are versed in the equine language.please expand,are you fluent in the "full of crap" dialect or the"have no clue dialect. very curious to know. · 4 minutes ago ·
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On May 24, Baby J breezed 4F in a snappy 47:86 (2/11) at Belmont Park.
Based on dosage and adjusted 12F times, my top four would be: Revolutionary, Golden Soul, Orb Unlimited Budget. I'd throw Oxbow and Palice Malice in the mix, too.
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  • illhaveanothertriplecrown · The horse race version of LEEEROY JENKINS · 2 hours ago ·
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  • tmallios1 · lisa,jay.please do not ever think i take things personally.along with the years i have lived ,i have a thick skin.if 1 cannot get passionate about something they love and enjoy.they really don't.oops i think i am getting philosophical like vic.enjoy the game · 30 minutes ago ·
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Fort Larned worked 5F in a zippy 59:80 (3/21) at Churchill Downs in preparation for the G1 Stephen Foster.
On May 24, Stephanie's Kitten worked 5F in 1.01:60 (11/21) at Churchill Downs.
On May 24, Dare Me, a half brother to Shackleford, breezed 4F in 50:60 (9/11) at Fair Hill.
I wish he'd go to Matz or Maker!
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  • jmac500 · I wish it would happen. · 2 hours ago ·
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  • RichChatter · Mott, Matz and Maker would all be fine choices imo. But don't hold your breath. · 38 minutes ago ·
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Just curious to hear some opinions on this filly's conformation. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoosiershadow/8001831889/
Reported on today's Racing Post web-site, Starspangledbanner retired again for a second attempt at stud.
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  • yukichan · Better luck to him! I mean it wasn't like he was firing complete blanks. I have seen his offspring at sales... · 2 hours ago ·
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  • On The Gallop's · He should have NEVER been returned to racing. I will adopt him if he is still infertile. · 47 minutes ago ·
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With Triple Crown Mania come and gone, can someone just tell me who the best three-year-old is?Read More
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  • JerreTodd · Orb.....if he can deliver next race. · 2 hours ago ·
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  • On The Gallop's · Dipak- So if Orb wins the Belmont has he still blown his chance at best 3yr old?. He has 2 GR1 wins. The rest don't. · 48 minutes ago ·
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Winning Cause will win this one.
Pennmarydel is being described as a "backwards two year old", so we should not expect to see him racing for some time.
As dominant as Kauai Katie has been sprinting, Monday's Acorn Stakes should represent a major challenge.Read More
No Distinction came out of his ¾-length victory in Sunday’s ninth race in good order, according to trainer Randy Morse. It was the second consecutive win for No Distinction, who turned heads when breaking his maiden at Oaklawn by 8 ¼ lengths in April. Morse mentioned the Woody Stephens (GII) on the Belmont Stakes undercard on June 8 as a possible next spot for the dark bay or brown son of With Distinction.
Mylute returned to the track for the first time since finishing third behind Oxbow and Itsmyluckyday in the Preakness (GI) and jogged beneath the Twin Spires under Maurice Sanchez shortly after the track opened for training at 6 a.m. on Friday. “He’s doing well and everything went well this morning,” trainer Tom Amoss said. The next start for Mylute has not been determined; however, it will not be the Belmont (GI) on June 8.

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