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November, 15, 1960 - Lexington, KY USA

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Here’s What People are Saying About Alpha’s Withers Win

Alpha’s third victory has earned mixed reviews in the Twitterverse. Here’s what some of our tweeps had to say.Read More

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BrianZipse · Interesting to see the varying responses. Let me expand upon mine ... I thought he looked strong in that he was carried a little wide on both turns on a racing strip that is not generally kind to that. Having said that, my enthusiasm is tempered a bit by the lack of quality in the horses behind him. · 4 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · I agree with Brian. He was impressive, because he was floated and bumped, overcame his gate troubles, etc. However there wasn't anyone in that race that could go with him. Hopefully the Gotham and Wood provide more answers · 4 days ago ·

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Ann Maree · He's improving along the way....beautiful in the gate (although he wasn't in there long!). His last two races have to have given him confidence, which is no small thing. He's a maturing kid....have to remember many of Bernardini's kids are late bloomers...if Alpha is this good now, what will he be down the road! · 3 days ago ·

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annalefsrud@yahoo.ca · Agree completely with the way Alpha's coming along. Hope the development continues. · 3 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Alpha is making nice, steady progress for quality connections. He should continue to improve as distances increase. · 3 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · UPDATE: McLaughlin reports that Alpha came out of the Withers in good shape and that if they decide to skip the Gotham and aim for the Wood that they would probably ship Alpha to train in Florida. · 3 days ago ·

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Floridaf · It's easy to look good when there is not any quality behind you. I want to see Alpha A. face stiffer competition again and B. win outside of New York. I am not convinced yet, though I do have to give the colt credit for making progress. · 3 days ago ·

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Winplacsho · He sort of looks like a plodder to me, but since his competition hasn't been too tough he's getting stalking trips. When the competition is tougher & fields are bigger I think he's going to be much further back with too much left to do. · 2 days ago ·

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Alpha Looking at Gotham or Wood Memorial

Alpha is expected to make his next start in the G3 Gotham on March 3 or the G1 Wood Memorial on April 7. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 3 days ago ·

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Grading the Kentucky Derby 2012 Preps: Alpha’s Withers

The first New York graded route on the road to Kentucky Derby 2012 was run at Aqueduct on Saturday and overwhelming favorite Alpha did not disappoint in a facile G3 Withers tally. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.wordpress.com · Posted 3 days ago ·

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Alpha Takes Command in Withers

Alpha cruised to an easy 3-1/4 length victory in Saturday's Grade 3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 4 days ago ·

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Alpha Even Money in Withers

Alpha is the even money morning line favorite against six rivals in Saturday's Grade 3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 7 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Hey icy, I think the favorite is beatable: 1,7,6. · 6 days ago ·

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Jinlie01 · Hakama and How Do I Win look good in this race. · 5 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · Mary, I don't feel Alpha is beatable especially with the nice job Domingues does calming him down in the gate. I like the #1,#3,#6 next. If I can get any two of these in order be nice to hit the tri 100 times and take a shot at the super 30/50 times.I would appreciate your input but after watching these horses race he (Alpha) really lays over this field.I tossed the #2, #4, #5 from the exotics.I'll look for your response. · 5 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · icy, I don't think Alpha is all that fast, so for that reason and his gate antics which may or may not be over, I picked Hakama, who has had two good wins in races over a mile, one over the inner track at Aqueduct. Hakama trains at Fair Hill, which I have found to be a positive. Then the fav, Alpha next, and finally, Tiger Walk--seems to like the switch to dirt. Your #3 was scratched, but I left him out due to his last race with the second and third fractions belonging to him as he was on the lead. · 4 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · icy, p.s., good luck. I gave you a like on your hilarious Native Dancer vs. Tom Fool comment. · 4 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Just the show out of my picks, icy. Good job by Alpha. · 4 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · lol, I forgot I had Alpha to place. I did give the fav respect. · 4 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · I played 7,6,1 straight tri- I didn't want to throw you off but outside of Alpha the others were very hard to separate on paper except I really did like the #6 for 2nd. have a nice day · 4 days ago ·

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Stop Two on the New York Derby Trail – the G3 Withers

Saturday’s grade three Withers Stakes marks the second stop on the 2012 New York Derby Trail. This year in New York there is $250,000 more of the Derby qualifying graded money available and the sequence of the races has been changed.Read More

Posted 9 days ago ·

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Floridaf · I took another look at the Count Fleet. From what I could tell, it did not appear that How Do I Win was fighting C. Velasquez too much, and he was up near the lead. What I did notice, however, is that How Do I Win did drift out a bit in the stretch drive and actually caused Stephanoatsee to have to slightly check and shift out also. Unfortunately, now that Stephanoatsee is off the Derby trail, none of will get to find out what exactly he is capable of at this time. · 9 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · The Withers in February? Who would have thunk it! · 9 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · UPDATE: Alpha breezed 5F in 1:01.02 at Belmont and Tiger Walk went 4F in :48.4 at Laurel in preparation for the Withers. · 9 days ago ·

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Winplacsho · I think Alpha will be able to handle this group, since there's not too many new shooters, but if he delivers a dynamite performance will Ramon move his first preference to Alpha & away from Hansen? · 9 days ago ·

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Floridaf · I think Ramon's decision will hinge in large part on how Hansen performs in his next race. Tough choice either way. · 9 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Hansen gets another chance and Alpha still needs to make improvements in the battle for Ramon. · 9 days ago ·

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mike · Alpha is a real nice horse so far... Owner of Swag Daddy has been to the derby twice in last four years and the Preakfast twice with three different horses.. Trainer is on fire and horse has won three times already..Potent owner/ trainer combo...dont dismiss..... · 8 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Not to mention that the colt has an impressive pedigree. He has "distance" stamped all over him. · 8 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · UPDATE: Here is the field for the WIthers--1) Hakama 2) Speightscity 3) Swag Daddy 4) King Kid 5) How Do I Win 6) Tiger Walk 7) Alpha · 7 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · ALPHA wins the Withers handily. · 4 days ago ·

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zatt · Lookin' good! · 4 days ago ·

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Withers Stakes 2012 Preview: Alpha Looms Large

The road to Kentucky Derby 2012 continues at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday with the G3 Withers Stakes and even money favorite Alpha drew the outside post against six rivals.Read More

Source: horseracingnation.wordpress.com · Posted 6 days ago ·

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Aqueduct: Alpha to Breeze Monday

Assistant trainer Artie Magnuson reported that “everything is great in Barn 11” following Redding Colliery’s victory in the $75,000 Evening Attire, one of a trio of victories on Saturday for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin at Aqueduct Racetrack. “That was really special,” said Magnuson of Redding C...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 10 days ago ·

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Hansen is vulnerable in the Holy Bull

Expect things to be simple for the champ in his 3yo debut? Not so fast my friends ...Read More

Posted 11 days ago ·

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GregJones · I don't think Hansen has any chance of losing in the Holy Bull, we shall see... · 11 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · It could be a tough weekend at Gulfstream Park for several favorites! · 11 days ago ·

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annmatt · I like My Adonis for an upset...he's a "developing" talent, with a clunker in the Delta Jackpot, but he should be able to get down to business and decide if he's a contender or not. Like his sire, Pleasantly Perfect, whose progeny have gotten some recognition with Rapid Redux, Zazu, just retired · 11 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · It's any horse's race, with Algorithms proving his breeding as a miler and Hansen defending his title he has already earned. Consortium should be able to go the distance too, and if they catch Hansen on the turn home he may not be able to find more. · 11 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · 2,6,1,4 I picked Consortium due to the NY win, the very decent second to Algorithms, his workouts, and sadly, the addition of Lasix for this race. · 11 days ago ·

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bigfootmauler · I dont think Hansen will handle it well.. he got lucky in the BC. rags was closeing fast as well as CC catching.. 2 more strides and he would of lost it. · 11 days ago ·

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MichaelPavelick · I just wonder if there is any way to rate or contain Hansen? 8 furlongs seems fine for this colt who just runs with a natural rampped up style. So why not just let him run? It would probably just hinder him more then help trying to contain him. His workouts are 4-5 furlongs, so it doesn't seem like the trainer cares if Hansen runs out of gas. My question will he? · 11 days ago ·

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LatoniaKid · I like Hansen but I don't like the weight he's carrying! (6 LBS more than Algorithms & Consortium) Good Luck Hansen! · 11 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Replace Castellano with Johnny V. on Algorithms and you have an almost sure bet to beat Hansen. I would like to see Hansen remain undefeated, but I do like the look of Algorithms. · 11 days ago ·

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alfonso.diaz3 · Could be?????? · 11 days ago ·

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travel_vic · onlt one in here who raced even close to the pace Hansen did in his last two outings is For Loudon · 10 days ago ·

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Redding Colliery Turns Back I Want Revenge

Tested at top of the stretch by 4-5 favorite I Want Revenge, the front-running Redding Colliery battled back along the inside and went on to a two-length victory Saturday afternoon in the $75,000 Evening Attire at Aqueduct Racetrack. Making only his second start in 14 months, the 6-year-old ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 11 days ago ·

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Aqueduct: Alpha on course for Withers

Godolphin Racing’s promising sophomore Alpha will likely turn in a work for next Saturday’s Grade 3, $200,000 Withers Stakes Sunday or Monday at Belmont Park. A comfortable winner of the Count Fleet at the Big A on January 7 despite some gate trouble, Alpha has been schooling in the gate regularly s...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 12 days ago ·

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Floridaf · At the moment, it looks like Alpha's race to lose. Speightscity looks like he is improving, though. · 12 days ago ·

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Holy Bull Stakes: Consortium Adds Lasix

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin wasn’t nearly as surprised as the bettors at Aqueduct last November when Consortium swept to victory by nearly five lengths at 13-1 in his debut. “We expected him to run well. We felt like he was a really nice horse and he was training really well. Alan Garcia rode him gre...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 12 days ago ·

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The Derby Trail goes through New York

Blogger Matt Shifman takes a historical look at the New York Derby trail, as well as, what an infusion of money could mean to this year's road to Louisville through the Big Apple ...Read More

Posted 19 days ago ·

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Floridaf · With all those purse increases, I foresee a lot of trainers opting to keep their charges in New York rather than traveling down to Florida or out to Arkansas. It will just make the Kentucky Derby all the more interesting. · 19 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Alpha looks like a legitimate Derby trail horse ... looks like the influx of money is already taking effect. · 19 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · UPDATE: Here are some purse comparisons for MSW/Allowance NW1. New York: 65/62, Parx: 45/47, Santa Anita: 56/58, Gulfstream: 52/54 · 17 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · UPDATE: The Withers closes with 42 nominations of which 20 are also entered in Sunday'sHoly Bull at GP. If Hansen runs in the Holy Bull that could mean a nice field at AQU. Withers nominees include: Algorithms, Alpha, Big Blue Nation, Casual Trick, Consortium, Discreet Dancer, Howe Great, My Adonis, Optimizer, Reveron, State of Play, and Trinniberg. All are nominated for the Holy Bull except State of Play. · 17 days ago ·

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Alpha schools in the gate for Withers

School was in session Thursday morning for New York’s top Kentucky Derby prospect and for one day at least Alpha was a model student. Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 18 days ago ·

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Private Jet flies by field, wins Turf Sprint

On paper it looked like the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes would be all about Great Attack and Little Nick, but, though they both hit the board, it was ultimately all about the South African invader Private Jet.Read More

Posted 23 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Nice to see a 7y.o., former Group 1 winner, do well in the States after such a long layoff. · 24 days ago ·

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Alpha has gate issues to resolve

Source: drf.com · Posted 30 days ago ·

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Alpha Caps Big Day for McLaughlin

Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin unleashed a pair of eye-catching 3-year-olds Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, with odds-on favorite Alpha taking the $150,000 Count Fleet by 2 ½ lengths and Captivating Lass coming on late to capture the $100,000 Busanda for fillies in a thrilling finish. Carrying ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 32 days ago ·

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Alpha Returns to New York for Count Fleet

With the $150,000 Count Fleet for 3-year-olds on tap Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack, what better time than the present to start thinking about the future? A field of seven sophomores was entered for the one-mile, 70-yard Count Fleet, the opening salvo in a trio of races leading up to the Grade 1, $1...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 37 days ago ·

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Floridaf · This should be an interesting race with Il Villano, Stephanoatsee, Alpha, and Speightscity all running. Hopefully Alpha will rebound well from his BC effort. · 36 days ago ·

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Waya · Surprised my early Derby pick is wintering in NY. · 36 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Alpha spend the month of December in Florida (Palm Meadows Training Center) but has returned to NY for the Count Fleet. · 36 days ago ·

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jmac500 · He won't win this race. · 34 days ago ·

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Sweet Seventeen stretches out in Busanda

Sweet Seventeen, who has never finished outside the exacta in three outings, will make her first start beyond seven furlongs when she competes at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday in the $100,000 Busanda for 3-year-old fillies at one mile, 70 yards. After debuting a 1 ½-length winner on dirt at ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 37 days ago ·

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Big Week for Stars of Tomorrow

Looking for a new horse to start following on the 2012 Kentucky Derby Trail? Try these four recent maiden winning colts on for size…Read More

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AndyScoggin · Empire Way looked good, although I was concerned that he was wearing front bandages only. · 87 days ago ·

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Waya · Pleased to see the recognition of Consortium. Was at Aqueduct on Saturday, and it would not surprise me at all if I saw next year's Derby winner. · 86 days ago ·

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atamulonis · Loved Ever So Lucky and Empire Way. I think next year will be the year of the letter 'E,' as I mentioned in a blog I wrote. That could be overly sentimental, but there are some good 2-year olds whose names start with 'E' (Eblouissante and Exfactor being two of the other ones). · 86 days ago ·

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RyanBrady · Impressive 2yo Winners here, but still haven't seen anybody better or impressive as Hansen yet. Next Please... · 73 days ago ·

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