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This is the story of how a turfwriter developed a new handicapping method and a hero went out a winner.Read More
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  • kathrynr2 · Well told tale about a horse that has brought many fans into the sport ! · 71 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · Why do people go to see the Yankees? STARS. Racing continually shoots itself in the leg by not recognizing that. The day I saw John Henry at Anita, the attendance was up 20%...They don't get it and probably never will. · 71 days ago ·
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There's nothing like going out a winner, and Shackleford and Stay Thirsty were able to do it in style.Read More
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  • johnsnare · Two really great horses. Will surely miss them, and eagerly await their offspring. Put a smile on the faces of those waiting mares. · 172 days ago ·
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  • forego139 · Stay Thirsty was surely missed in the BC at Santa Anita, he sure was one intresting runner who at times looked like a world beater its too bad he has a Jerky owner, as for Shackelford he sure was a great Warrior on the track and will be missed and look forward to the offspring of these two good runners. · 171 days ago ·
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Whether or not Shackleford can win the Grade 1 Clark Handicap today, his dam Oatsee has already proven herself a very special broodmare.Read More
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  • notobsessed · That is going to be one expensive foal · 177 days ago ·
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  • MarcelloMarocco · Still needs to catch up to Urban sea, but she has time to do it. · 175 days ago ·
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Shackleford finished his stellar career in style with a front-running one-length victory over Take Charge Indy in Friday’s 138th running of the Clark Handicap (GI) at Churchill Downs.Read More
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  • mkstorm · So glad that this horse went out a winner because he was so deserving. Enjoy your retirement, Shack! · 177 days ago ·
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  • katrina · thats My Boy!! Always Love Shacky!!! · 177 days ago ·
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The day after a fantastic renewal of the Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (GI), the top three finishers were in fine order in their stalls at Churchill Downs, but definite plans for each horse have yet to be decided. Read More
Shackleford, a multiple Grade I winner of more than $2.8 million, will seek to end his career on a high note when he makes his final start in Friday’s $400,000-added Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs. Read More
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  • buds · Great race by shack, I new he could wire that field easly. That was like takin candy from a baby. Thanks to all of you Bourbon Courage fans, You talked me into a last minute $20. show bet! · 178 days ago ·
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  • rafirox · Your Welcome Buds, LOL. Congrats for cashing. · 178 days ago ·
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Shackleford doesn't need to be at his best here as this is a steep drop in class. Even close to form he should contend.
Shackleford breezed a half-mile on the fast main track at Churchill Downs on Saturday in :47.40 in his first workout since finishing seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (GI). Read More
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  • jay s. · Woops. Don't be surprised if Shack makes his final appearance in the Clark...but I'm not sure I believe it. People love him too much. · 183 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · It would be ashamed to push when there is no shove left. Just like old football players and boxers, one hates to see them hang too long. I know it was the right thing to do when Shug discovered that his great filly Storm Flag Flying, all of a sudden just lost interest. He did the right thing and took her home rather than embarass her further. Hey D. Wayne, see how a class act does it??? · 182 days ago ·
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The final week of racing at Churchill Downs is loaded with stakes action and the Louisville track will host five graded stakes events over the final four days of the 21-day Fall Meet. The fields for the stakes races are beginning to take shape and below are lists of horses believed by Churchill Down...Read More
Neck 'n Neck breezed 5f in 1:02.80 (13/31) at Churchill Downs on 11-18.   
Take Charge Indy breezed 3f in :35.40 (3/6) at Churchill Downs on Nov 18.   
A decision on whether multiple Grade 1 winner Shackleford will run in Saturday’s Cigar Mile Handicap will be made tomorrow, trainer Dale Romans said this morning from Kentucky.Read More
Florida Derby (GI) winner Take Charge Indy continued his preparations for Friday’s $400,000-added Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (GI) with a three-furlong workout over the fast main track at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. Read More
Will the 2011 Preakness winner's last race be in the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs or the Cigar Mile at Aqueduct?Read More
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  • digidot · I would love to see how Groupie Doll would fair against Shack · 185 days ago ·
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  • mkstorm · Shack seems to run well at Churchill, but he has won only one race beyond a mile. He'll probably face stiffer competition in the Cigar Mile, but he's never ducked competition before. So I think he should try the Cigar Mile. He'd love to see him win his last race. · 184 days ago ·
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Bill Farish Jr.’s Pool Play, eighth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (GI) in his last start, continued his preparations for next Friday’s $400,000-added Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (GI) with a five-furlong breeze in 1:01.60 on the fast main track at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. Read More
Trainer Mark Casse said Friday that Bill Farish Jr.’s Pool Play will be pointed to the Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (Grade I) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23, but the 7-year-old son of Silver Deputy might not be the only Clark starter from the Casse barn. Stealcase and Delegation are ...Read More
Shackleford could make his final career start in the Clark Handicap (GI) on Nov. 23. Read More
  • Armada · I do not think the Clark is the right spot for Shackleford and will be upset if they end up running him in there. The Cigar Mile seems like a FAR better option for him. · 193 days ago ·
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How much fun would it be to see a match-up between a Breeders’ Cup Classic winning, Game On Dude and a Breeders’ Cup Mile winning, Wise Dan in the 2012 Clark Handicap?Read More
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  • travel_vic · Canadian Filly won the Demosielle some years back, but it was too late to sway Soverign voters here. · 196 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · review the match races: the winner is ALWAYS the speed horse. Why do you think the break for the Ruffian race was so important? they reviewed history too · 196 days ago ·
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Florida Derby (GI) winner Take Charge Indy will make his first start since finishing 19th of 20 in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) in Saturday’s Fayette (GII) at Keeneland and trainer Pat Byrne is hopeful that race will get him fit for their ultimate goal: the $400,000-added Clark H...Read More
Picking ZATT's Star of the Week 52 times a year can be a mixed bag. Sometimes it is easy, with one horse dominating in such a way that I do not give the decision a second thought. In some weeks, it comes down to a pair of performances in which I need to make a difficult decision that is likely to be...Read More
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  • zatt · I agree rayjay. · 539 days ago ·
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  • Capper · He won't be up for HOY, so gotta give the Star of the Week to Rapid Redux! · 539 days ago ·
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View DetailsView Video11/23/12CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G1ShacklefordTake Charge IndyBourbon Courage1:49.12
View DetailsView Video11/25/11CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G1Wise DanMission ImpazibleFlat Out1:48.95
View DetailsView Video11/26/10CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G1Giant OakRedding CollierySuccessful Dan1:50.82
View DetailsView Video11/27/09CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G2BlameMisrememberedEinstein1:49.39
View DetailsView Video11/28/08CD111 1/8 mD03 MClark Handicap-G2EinsteinDelightful KissCommentator1:49.79
View DetailsView Video11/23/07CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G1A. P. ArrowBrass HatDiamond Stripes1:48.66
View Details11/24/06CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G2Premium TapWild DesertA. P. Arrow1:47.39
View Details11/25/05CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G1Magna GraduateSuavePerfect Drift1:50.89
View Details11/26/04CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G2Saint LiamSeek GoldPerfect Drift1:50.81
View Details11/28/03CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G1Evening AttireQuestAeneas1:52.42
View Details11/29/02CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G2Lido PalaceCrafty ShawHero's Tribute1:49.13
View Details11/23/01CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark HandicapUbiquityIncludeMr Ross1:48.26
View Details11/24/00CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G2SurfsideGuided TourMaysville Slew1:48.75
View DetailsView Video11/27/98CD111 1/8 mD03+ MClark Handicap-G2Silver CharmLittlebitlivelyWild Rush1:49.07
View Details05/20/22CD51 1/8 mD03+ MClark HandicapExterminatorLady MadcapRouleau1:50.00