Independence War

The Grade 1, $250,000 Carter at seven furlongs is expected to pit Calibrachoa, winner of the Grade 3 Toboggan and Grade 3 Tom Fool Handicap over the inner track in his two most recent starts, against Morning Line, victorious in last year’s Grade 2 Pennsylvania Derby.   Calibrachoa, claimed for...Read More

There they were in the Aqueduct winner’s circle. Owner Mike Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher embraced. It couldn’t accurately be described as a full-on hug. It was more like a half-handshake, half-hug. It was initiated by Repole, clearly the more fired up of the triumphant pair. Make no mistake, tho...Read More

Calibrachoa picked up his third consecutive victory and first in a graded stakes with a determined effort in the 118th running of the Grade 3, $100,000 Toboggan on Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack.   Making his second start for trainer Todd Pletcher and owner Repole Stable, he settled in third as...Read More

In 2010, Todd Pletcher and Rudy Rodriguez were strong forces on The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit, respectively finishing first and third in the year-end trainer standings. In Saturday’s Grade 3, $100,000 Toboggan at Aqueduct Racetrack, the two horsemen will be well represented in...Read More