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Godolphin

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Mahmood al Zarooni

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Kentucky (USA) by Darley

Pedigree:

Forestry - Unbridled Elaine by Unbridled's Song

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7.03/10

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Kentucky Derby Profile - Out of Bounds

With a win in the Sham Stakes already in the books, Out of Bounds hopes to continue his quick ascent...Read More

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tony bada bing · He caught an ideal trip behind the early speed in Sham, not sure he's nothing more than a 6 furlong to 1-turn miler... · 1 day ago ·

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zatt · I'm not sure either, Tony, but I kinda like his chances. · 1 day ago ·

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AndyScoggin · I ilke this West Coast runner. Out of Bounds ranks #3 on AndyScoggin's Derby Top 10 (v.2) · 1 day ago ·

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Floridaf · I am waiting for the San Felipe before I make any decisions regarding his chances. He beat a tough competitor when he beat Secret Circle, but I have my doubts on SC's ability to get any distance. · 1 day ago ·

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icyhotboo · His lineage shows nothing but speed and stamina. Don't be fooled by his sire Discreet Cat who in his first attemt at a route failed because of a throat abcess but keep in mind he also failed after that in sprints so it was the illness not the distance. He is bottom heavy with stamina where he should be. Sure he had a nice trip but he looks to be a good one, give him a chance. BTW: Why not limit the fieldto 18 or 19 horses, whatever it takes to not have the #1 horse running straight at the rail, half of the KD starters don't belong. · 1 day ago ·

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Mary Z. · He's a colt that I wanted to know more about. Thanks for the info, Brian. · 1 day ago ·

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travel_vic · So many of the winners of this race just happen to be in great form for a week or two in their career. This far in advance it is next to impossible to figure out just who thiat might be · 1 day ago ·

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Promising 2yo Out of Bounds smartly earned his diploma at Hollywood on Dec 10. Dam Unbridled Elaine won the 2001 BC Distaff and is also the sire of multiple graded hero Etched.

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Etched to stand 2012 at Maryland's Bonita Farm

Bonita Farm is proud to announce the addition of ETCHED to its stallion roster, Darley’s multiple graded stakes winner of $587,586 and a winner in seven of 11 career starts.Read More

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Blame Nips Zenyatta in Thrilling Classic

Blame ended Zenyatta's 19-race win streak with a thrilling head victory in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic. Read More

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mdracing69 · Zenyatta's gritty effort should silence the critics. Even if you are not a Zenyatta fan you have to admire the effort she put forth in the BC Classic. The sluggish start made all the difference. Take nothing away from Blame. He is a talented colt. · · 459 days ago ·

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saandraa · What a race, Zenyatta was amazing but still I think Blame deserves HOY! · 459 days ago ·

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medlocke · Sometimes you learn about a horse in defeat than you do with a win. Zenyatta ran an incredible race to be beaten only a nose. After Mike Smith had her parked 20+ lengths off of a field this good. Only Blame, running the race of his life, was able to withstand what she brought to bear. I take nothing away from Blame. He's a great champion in his own right. Racing on a track that he dearly loves. He beat Zenyatta fair and square. But to blow by the rest of that field, and come so close takes nothing away from Zenyatta's legacy. If anything, it just solidifies it further. She's all hear. A champion's champion. All the chants of "poly-Zen" should forever be put to rest, IMO. This mare ran huge to come from so far out of it. There's no question she's one of America's all-time greats. Even Man O' War, Secretariat, Citation, Native Dancer, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, or any of the other all-time greats were beaten at least once in their careers by horses they weren't supposed to lose to. In this case, many gave Blame a huge shot at defeating Zenyatta. And she challenged him to the very end. JMO. · 459 days ago ·

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Patti · Ditto JMO. There's hasn't been a horse in a very long time that has created such excitment and joy as Zenyetta has. She has earned the respect of horse fans and people that have never been to a horse race. A champion athlete. Mike Smith did a fantastic job. I only hope that the powers that may be understand her contribution and give her the well deserved Horse of the Year. · 459 days ago ·

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humphrey · Both Native Danncer rider (Eric Geurin) as well as Man O`Wars`s Loftus who had his license suspended) took crap for the rest of their life for otucomes that were not their fault · 459 days ago ·

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humphrey · East coat bias will reign again like it has since the 60`s · 459 days ago ·

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trueturf · THEY SHOULD TOUR ZENYATTA AROUND THE WORLD TO BEAT EVERY HORSE IN THE WORLD ALL GREAT HORSES LOSE 1 OR 2.. SHE IS THE BEST · 459 days ago ·

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trueturf · THE BEST · 459 days ago ·

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trueturf · NEVER CAN DUPLICATE · 459 days ago ·

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trueturf · SUPER FILLY · 459 days ago ·

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Sunday-Silence · A bad trip, sluggish start, cramped heading home - and still ran down a horse who was on his home track, and had clear sail. REMEMBER FOLKS, 3 of Blames 4 losses came outside of this track - There is no way he beats her on any other track · 459 days ago ·

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Sunday-Silence · Give Blame HoY because he beat ZEN, but it does not mean he is better. ZEN IS THE BEST HORSE hands down and wins on any other track (HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE FOR BLAME). · 459 days ago ·

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sportsfan · did Zenyatta really need to win the BC to have any chance to win HOY? · 459 days ago ·

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ThaSpa · My God. Zenyatta fans, there is so much to be proud of, she ran a tremendous race. She proved she is truly a champion. With that in mind, STOP WITH THE EXCUSES. Do you realize that you are doing nothing but cheapening her? Now it’s home field advantage. Give me a break. Did you mention her home field advantage over the Euros and turf specialists and dirt horses last year when she won on her home turf? No chance. In 12 hours I’ve heard she only lost because she got off to a bad start, she was bumped, she got cut off, she had traffic, she got a bad ride. You know what? That’s horseracing. It happens to every horse. Do you think every horse she’s ever beaten in the final strides never ran into any of these obstacles? I have nothing but admiration for the way she ran yesterday but listening to these excuses is pathetic. · 459 days ago ·

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bob46 · The Spa hit the nail on the head. There cannot be any doubt that Zenyatta is one of the greatest but for her supporters to complain about home court advantage is ridicilous. She had this advantage for 90% of her races. She actually ran her greatest race in a losing effort. This is what happens when you race against the best quality horses. Her races in California were against medicore horses at best and really proved nothing. Its poetic that it took a loss to show what a truely great horse she really is. This was really one of the great efforts in racing history and I for one would say she is one of the best horses (male or female ever). I just wish that the Mosses would have had more faith in her and let her compete in races (east or west coast) that would have been more chalangeing. · 459 days ago ·

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railbird1 · to the spa and bob46: You guys are the ones who are pathetic. These are not excuses they are just the facts. Zenyatta was obviously the best horse she just didn't win because of bad racing luck. You guys can't tell me you never excused a horses loss because of a bad trip. If you do you're both liars.Secondly saying the Mosses should have had more faith in her is ridiculous.She took the exact same path to the Breeders cup this year as she did last year and that resulted in a win in the BC Classic. There's an old saying if it aint broke don't try and fix it. If you guys owned this horse I don't think you go against the advice of your trainer and force him to change her schedule. If you did it would be like acting as your own lawyer in a trial and having a fool for a client. · 459 days ago ·

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jahlgren · Zenyatta's truly a majestic winner even in her loss. I cried, too, Mike, But, I'll never get over the thrill of seeing her in person at 2009's BC Classic, and prancing through the paddock for the crowd. She is the biggest horse I've ever seen in my life, and to see her perform was the highlight of my life, and tops seeing Seattle Slew. She's just gigantic. To come up a head short against the guys, and being in quite a traffic jam, well....kudos to her for running her heart out and being so close. She's fabulous! · 459 days ago ·

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ThaSpa · Well if it is luck railbird, then, unless you are a total hypocrite, you’ll agree that a few of those races she won by a head in the past was also due to “bad racing luck” her opponents endured, right? Or are you going to tell me that in every race she had ever won that every single horse she ever beat in the final few strides had absolutely perfect rides each & every time? · 459 days ago ·

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ugozenyatta · i still cant believe she lost. i mean i just cant picture it. but i guess i have to now b/c she is no longer unbeaten. no harm mike good job · 458 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · SHE HAS TROUBLE COMING OUT OF THE GATE! LOOK AT ALL HER RACES, EVERYTIME LAST! RACING LUCK HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT BUT STYLE DID. · 458 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · This quote taken from an article on the race by Steve Haskin really say's it all: Perfection is overrated and not earthly anyway; brilliance in loss under · 458 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · quote take from an article by Steve Haskin: Perfection is overrated and not earthly anyway; brilliance in loss under the toughest of circumstances is much more impressive. · 458 days ago ·

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railbird33 · I was siting on the finish line-yesterday at Churchill Downs. Zenyatta WAS THE BEST HORSE in the Classic. Unfortuately, this time Mike timed his run about 10 seconds- too late. Horse of the Year- NO DOUBT, Zenyatta!!! · 458 days ago ·

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lewpe · All of Zenyatt's camp did a great job. The public loves Zenyatta and she has done more for horse racing than any other horse outside of John Henry. She has piqued interest in this sport like I have not seen in many, many years. She is more than a thoroughbred, she is a true athlete. While we were all hoping for the win, coming in second in a race run the way this race was run is still great but honestly in our hearts, she won. She has showed her class over and over again. She deserved Horse of the Year last year and if the public were voting, she would get it for sure. Hopefully, those concerned will take into consideration what she has done for the sport as well as her race accomplishments. If the Moss' decide to retire her, then she desrves to retire in a comfortable barn, sprinting occassionally, grazing and being treated like the Queen that she is. · 458 days ago ·

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lewpe · I should quantify my previous comment as to what Zenyatt has done for horse racing. I am speaking in terms of recent years. Goodness knows Secretariat, Ruffian, Seabiscuit and other great horses brought much enthusiasm to the sport. But of late with the recession and the number of casinos that have been opened in California and internet betting, the horse racing industry has suffered immensely and Zenyatta has brought an interest back in the sport at a crucial time. · 458 days ago ·

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railbird1 · Hey Spa: Every single race Zenyatta has run is available on replays on this site. Just click on her name in the power rankings section and you can view them all. I have many times over. If you can find one race where a better trip for another horse would have beaten Zenyatta you're a better man than I am because I can't. I'm not close to being a hypocrite, so tell me which race she would have lost if another horse had a better trip. I want to agree with you and will if you can find that race. I couldn't and I've seen every reply multiple times. · 458 days ago ·

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trueturf · Amen Lewpe She is A SUPERSTAR GOD BLESS HER MR AND MRS MOSS JOHNNY BOY AND MIKE FOREVER................... · 458 days ago ·

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ThaSpa · I’ll be honest, I’ve watched every one of Zenyatta’s races at one point or another, and other than a few races I don’t remember or paid attention to the other horses in the race. Right now this site is being overrun by flash in the pan, Zenyatta-biased horseracing fans that will be gone the day she retires; so having objective discussions at this point with most people is not possible. I’m not saying you fall in that category but you’d have to admit it’s ridiculous right now. My point was that every horse that has ever run has faced trouble during a race at one point or another. Zenyatta’s turn was Saturday. That’s horseracing. There’s a major gamble to trying to deep close into a 12 horse field on dirt. The most obvious potential issue is traffic; secondly, she’s going to get 1000 times dirtier than she will on synthetic, third, you run the risk of falling too far behind against good competition. Turns out she ran into all of these & got burned. But that’s the risk of running that style. She still almost overcame it. But if you go into a race knowing that x y & z could happen if you try to deep close & then x y & z happen, you can’t blame that for your loss. Otherwise it’s a no-lose situation. When she wins, it’s her talent, when she loses, it’s not her fault. Wouldn’t life be great that way??? But that’s exactly what Zen fans are doing & they are cheapening the horse they love by doing it. · 458 days ago ·

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bob46 · Railbird, did you evn read my comment. I could not have been more complimentry to Zenyatta. She ran a super race and surely proved her greatness on any kind of track. My point being that the majority of her races to this point have been against so so competition. If Blame or Quality Road had been running against the horses she had been beating they would have been undeafted also. It is ironic that her one loss proved to most honest people what her 19 wins failed to do. that she truely is a horse for the ages. · 458 days ago ·

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railbird1 · Hey Spa: I agree with you about the x y and z thing. Although it's probably more like A to Z there are so many things that can go wrong in a horse race, but that's what makes Zenyattas streak so amazing. She faced those possibilities every time and still was 19-0 before Saturday. I don't think people are cheapening her. I just think people are saddened that x y and z prevented her from winning a 2nd BC Classic and ending her career in storybook fashion. Everyone wants that happy ending to a great story. I'm not one of those flash in the pan Z fans, if fact I didn't think she would win last years Classic, but when she did in such dramatic fashion she made me a true believer. I too am saddened we didn't get that storybook ending. It would have been great for the sport we all love. That's all it is, just sadness we didn't get that happy ending. I'll get over it because like you said that's horseracing. Even you have to admit it would have been great for racing if she had won. When people don't get their happy ending they want to blame the villain, in this case the villain is x y and z it's just human nature. · 458 days ago ·

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Icyhotboo · bob46 I believe your so confused your confusing me.On the one hand you say she's great but then say if other horses had against the ones she did they would be undefeated also.Quality Road got crushed br Summer Bird ( remember him, also by little 3yo filly named Rachel who ducked Z ). I live in New York state (on the east coast) so don't hit me with that bias stuff. And as for Rachel I believe she is the best filly ever and John Nerud of whom you may have heard agrees with me on that. Horse racing is a business and all owners make decisions about their horses with money being the primary factor. A great example of this is Quality Road running in the classic , its actually more profitable forhis owner to have run 12th in the classic than blow away the field in the dirt mile because running him there would say to all the world he is not meant for the classic distance which he isn't. To the point if I can remember it being a business who draws more fans whats his name or Zenyatta.Who appeared on Prime Time Television for an hour long segment,who thrills you EVERY time she runs? · 458 days ago ·

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humphrey · Dont see Cugel crowing about "I told you so" do we????? · 457 days ago ·

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momscommand · As a side note, prior to the BC, Rachel Alexander still topped the performance ratings for the year 2010. Yes, she is one of the greatest ever. She was a victim this year of poor riding and poor decisions but that does not dim last year's accomplishments. · 457 days ago ·

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blooy · Humphrey, you mean Blame won i told you so? yes, momscommand they changed her running style so foolish. but you have to give it to her, most horses pushed to run to the front like that all the time crash below 3rd place. rachel could have won most of those races had calvin borel not been so cocky. · 391 days ago ·

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humphrey · RA was gutted on the track at Saratoga, like many over raced females, and that is from the people in the business who were there and saw it. She was through and the savagery unleahed by 14 15 slashing hits down the lane should have suggested she had given her all and there was NOTHING left i the tank · 391 days ago ·

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blooy · she locked in the speed duel is what got her, if borel would have just played it smart she would have won. but i guess i sound like z fans with their breeders cup oh well. · 390 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · no blooy you sound like you duh. as though she didn't win? · 390 days ago ·

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humphrey · One run dimensional horses are always subject to early pace pressure · 390 days ago ·

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Etched Wins Monmouth Cup

A determined Etched held off the on-coming charge of Musket Man to post a neck victory in the Grade 2, $300,000 Monmouth Cup at Monmouth Park on Saturday afternoon. Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, Etched sat off the fractions of :24 4/5 for the first quarter and :49 4/5 for the half mile set by Chira...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 487 days ago ·

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Musket Man Faces Five in Monmouth Cup

After a 32-year stand at the Meadowlands, the Monmouth Cup, formerly the Meadowlands Cup, has moved south to Oceanport and will feature a solid field of six vying for the $300,000 purse. Among the six entered in this year’s 33rd renewal of the Grade 2 Cup are last year’s winner Etched, as well as t...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 490 days ago ·

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mike · Musket Man , welcome back... I hope after Saturday your connections are looking at the classic rather than the mile.. Horses you destroy are coming back and winning major races all over the country... QR is vulnerable at 1 1/4 ...Blame proved this weekend without you going after QR in the Whitney he and his perfect trip would never have gotten QR...He couldnt even get close to Haynesfield...And Derek Ryans comments after the Whitney were obviously on the money...Asmussen and Dominguez were riding the Whitney in awe of QR..Your connections had the balls to take it to QR like you do every race your in and thats what makes you the great horse you truly are...Hopefully Saturday goes well and off to Churchill you go for a meeting With Zenyatta... WELCOME BACK MUSKET MAN.... show the world you really are the man..... · 490 days ago ·

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cugel the clever · Musket Man is an inspiration. Gives 110% every single race. He may not be #1 in talent but he's got more guts and determination and will to win than any other major stakes player currently running. I hope he runs in the Classic. He'd be an outsider but not an impossible winner if he gives his usual best and the prima donnas are having a bad day. · 490 days ago ·

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McLaughlin Mulls Gold Cup Options

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin will be represented in next Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup, but exactly who will run is yet to be determined. Darley Stables’ Tranquil Manner, most recently third to Quality Road and Mythical Power in the Grade 1 Woodward at Saratoga on September ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 502 days ago ·

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Etched Beats Chirac in Formal Gold

Darley Stable’s Etched made his 2010 debut a winning one, drawing off to a one-length score in the $75,000 Formal Gold Stakes at Monmouth Park on Sunday. Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, Etched covered the mile and a sixteenth over the sloppy main track in 1:45 and returned $3.20 and $2.10 as the odds...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 514 days ago ·

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Clark a tough challenge for Einstein

They call it a handicap, but not because of post positions, for crying out loud. And yet here's Einstein being asked not only to carry high weight of 123 pounds Friday in the 135th Clark Handicap, but to start from the outside in post 14 of the Churchill Downs starting gate. "What can you do?" asked...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 803 days ago ·

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Einstein outside for Clark send-off

It's been a long and storied career for Einstein and his trainer Helen Pitts-Blasi. The long road which featured victories on all surfaces from coast-to-coast comes to an end when on Friday he takes on a full field for the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs.Read More

Source: brisnet.com · Posted 806 days ago ·

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cigar · Here's to hoping he goes out a winner. He's been a career horse for Helen. Too bad he drew outside, and too bad he simply threw a clunker in the Classic... · 806 days ago ·

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arazi · The 14 post is really rough going 1 1/8 miles at CD... we will really see what he's made of. What an awesome horse. Had a really tough trip in the Classic which set up for the closers. He was a pressing fourth early, and of the 1-2-3-4-5 early runners, four of them finished 8-10-11-12. Only Colonel John, who was hugging the rail in third early... managed to hang in there to finish 5th. · 806 days ago ·

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dustino140 · I'm reading that he's been supplemented to a race in Hong Kong in December, so he might have one more race in him before he's done. · 805 days ago ·

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bband · Maybe after drawing the 14-hole... yuck... they decided to pencil in one more. Always feels good to hit your last shot before calling it a day! · 805 days ago ·

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Clark Handicap Analysis

This weekend's lineup is tremendous, with 16 graded stakes at Churchill, Aqueduct, and Hollywood. I'm especially looking forward to the 2-year-old races, as well as the Cigar Mile and Clark Handicap.Read More

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Etched getting used to winning

Etched started his racing career with an aversion to the winner's circle. He didn't mind finishing first; he just didn't like the postrace ritual.Read More

Source: courier-journal.com · Posted 806 days ago ·

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Racing fans give thanks with graded stakes

Thanksgiving is not only a time for families to gather together and celebrate everything they have to be appreciative for but to reflect on the best parts of their lives. For racing fans Thanksgiving is that plus the unofficial end to the racing season. There are only two Grade I stakes ...Read More

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Einstein Clark Heavyweight

Stronach Stables' Einstein, unplaced in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), was assigned top weight of 123 pounds for the Nov. 27 Clark Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 810 days ago ·

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Devanni · Did I dream that Breeder's Cup day, they said the Classic would be his last race? · 810 days ago ·

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arazi · I believe that sounds correct. · 810 days ago ·

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Rossington · Devanni, yes that was said about Einstein. Before the Classic it was being stated that this would most likely be Einstein's last race. But I don't think his connection's counted on an 11th place finish in the Classic. I, for one, am personally glad that they're giving this great champion one more shot at going out with glory. And against a pretty competitive field in Misrembered, Bullsbay, Macho Again, Giant Oak, and Furthest Land. All the best to Einstein. I'll surely be sentimentally rooting for him to win the Clark Handicap. · 809 days ago ·

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Etched

Having just watched the replay of the Meadowland's Cup, I thought coming into the last turn that Cool Coal Man was possibly poised to make a big run, but when they came off of the turn Etched really exploded off of it and on through the stretch. He's scheduled to run next in the Clark Handicap in late November at Churchill Downs. A race that will also field Breeders Cup dropout Misremembered.

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Etched holds on to capture Meadowlands Cup

Darley Stable's Etched nipped Grade 3 winner Kiss the Kid by a neck to capture the $300,000 Meadowlands Cup Stakes (G2) on Friday night at the Meadowlands. Read More

Source: thoroughbredtimes.com · Posted 844 days ago ·

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Dutrow targets a Cup three-peat

Trainer Rick Dutrow goes for a Meadowlands Cup three-peat Friday night when he sends out an entry of Anak Nakal and Great Debater in the top event of the Meadowlands meet.Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 845 days ago ·

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Strong Field Assembled For Meadowlands Cup

A solid field of nine was entered for the $300,000 Meadowlands Cup (gr. II) Oct. 16. They have banked nearly $5 million and have eight graded victories amongst them.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 848 days ago ·

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Etched - Pedigree

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Forestry	Storm Cat	Storm Bird
		Terlingua
	Shared Interest	Pleasant Colony
		Surgery
Unbridled Elaine	Unbridled's Song	Unbridled
		Trolley Song
	Carols Folly	Taylors Falls
		No Trespassing