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12/18/2011

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Hol 12/18/2011 R1 - Spud Spivens back with CA-bred friends

Sunday's 9th race (4:37pm PT) from Hollywood Park is the On Trust Handicap for CA-bred or sired 3-year olds and up traveling seven and one-half furlongs on Cushion Track. #1 Spud Spivens (3-1) is the right now horse exiting a strong local synth...

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What the Nation is saying about Hollywood Park...

The Derby Trail goes through Santa Anita

Marc Doche, of SoCal Scoop, previews the Road to the Roses through Southern California... Read More

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travel_vic · TOO EARLY to know, but if that track does not calm down, it will be very difficult to evaluate an Anita shipper to an eastern course. · 42 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Rousing Sermon should like to stretch out, but to me Creative Cause is the best CA colt, and right up there with the best of his age in the nation. Don't forget that he drilled his rivals in the Norfolk. · 42 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · There doesn't seem to be a single standout like Lookin at Lucky, but the depth is pretty good, looks like a few horses with a good chance to improve and win some big races next year, maybe even the Derby. · 42 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · CC has yet to face Liaison, Sabercat, Hierro, or SC. CC is probably the most accomplished, with Liaison right there, but on pure talent, SC wins that. Sabercat seems to love distance, so none of these can be counted out. · 41 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · DH, I would like to know more about the pure talent of Secret Circle (SC, those initials always have my old brain working to figure out which horse?) because Creative Cause has beaten or finished ahead of the best horses in Secret Circle's first two races and I just watched the replay again to remind myself of the quite noticeable drifting in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint by Secret Circle. I would think, given his speed that Secret Circle will stay in sprints, but I see some news that he may be tried in longer races. Do you think so? you mentioned · 41 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · The "you mentioned" was from the first sentence. · 41 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Secret Circle's pedigree indicates that he may have some distance in him, but two of his dam's 3 wins were in sprints. If he gets the distance, it will probably be from his sire line. So far, though, he looks like he'll do better sprinting. · 41 days ago ·

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travel_vic · listen to what the individual does and not the theoretical pedigree · 41 days ago ·

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12thCrown · It's surprising that the SA Derby winner hasn't won at Churchill in 23 years, but a deceiving stat. One of my favorite angles is playing a runner up in Derby prep in the KY Derby. Plus, many SA horses ship out to get a taste of dirt before Derby. I still think Lookin At Lucky was the class of his crop. · 41 days ago ·

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nimrod · With respect to Secret Circle being able to able to go distance; he's be working regularly and as done a couple of recent 6f bullets...the Sam is gong to be an interesting race. I'm keeping my eye on LD as well.... · 41 days ago ·

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Cardly Knot · Overall, it really looks like the best future SA Derby we've seen in awhile. So many good ones this time, compared to just 1 or 2 standouts thrown in with others. Creative Cause, Liaison, Secret Circle, Drill, Sabercat, Rousing Sermon, Hierro - now you can throw in Fed Biz after a very impressive maiden win yesterday, and Sky Kingdom's regal pedigree might just peak somewhere down the line. With all those said, it looks much more contentious out in CA than back east, where Hansen and Union Rags seem to be taking the opinionated-cake . Will be interesting to see who Baffert and Assmusen send to Oaklawn, or if others decide to ship to SA, now w/ conventional dirt. · 39 days ago ·

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Cardly Knot · Forgot to mention Fly Lexis Fly...who I believe is headed to SA to Drysdale's Barn??? · 39 days ago ·

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broxtone · Hey bloggers why would Baffert run two of his best derby prospects aginst each other so early on the derby trail? · 6 days ago ·

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What will the future hold for Mr. Commons?

Another week, another sparkling workout for Mr. Commons. Since blowing the doors off his competition in the Grade 2 Sir Beaufort Stakes back on opening day at Santa Anita, the handsome son of Artie Schiller has rattled off four furlongs in :48.40, five furlongs in :59.00, and six furlongs in 1:12.40...Read More

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Lou'sfan · If they think they have a turf champ, why run him on dirt? Then again John Henry did it just fine. · 18 days ago ·

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Capper · I think he'll eventually be on turf full-time, but if he can be a graded stakes winner on dirt that would only enhance his chance to be a stallion, similar to what the connections of Paddy O'Prado tried. Its even better that the Strub is against 4 year olds exclusively. Also, I think Mr. Commons ran a sneaky good race in the Preakness. He was light on seasoning, drew an outside post & was hung wide the entire way. · 18 days ago ·

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Capper · FYI Brian, I'm hoping Mr. Commons runs in the Million too, since I'll be there in person! · 18 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · You'll be there ... hanging with me, Jasen! · 18 days ago ·

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Jaycito expected to return soon

Jaycito, a Grade 1 winner in 2010, is nearing a return to racing after undergoing surgery to improve his breathing during the summer. Sunday, Jaycito worked five furlongs in 59.60 seconds at Hollywood Park. Owned by Zayat Stable and trained by Bob Baffert, Jaycito has 1 win in 6 starts, the Grade 1 ...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 65 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Jaycito traveled 5f in :59.60 at Hollywood on 12-11. The swift move was 2nd best of 42 works. · 59 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Jaycito posted his 9th work since 11-6, firing a best of four 6f bullet 1:12.20 at Hollywood on Jan 3. · 36 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Would have liked to see this one mature via the races. Always lagged too far back before. Maybe this one has found itself · 36 days ago ·

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Gregory Saddles First Winner at 78

Owner-trainer-breeder Bill Gregory stood next to the stall of Charlie’sboywins in Barn 60 North Sunday, still tingling with excitement after his first victory with the 4-year-old gelding in a maiden claiming race Thursday. “I had a stroke last August; getting up each morning to see my horses keeps ...Read More

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NancyGregory · I think he is the greatest!! Thanks for the fabulous write up! · 41 days ago ·

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Santa Anita's Opening Day Late Pick 4

When you’re a single man on Christmas Eve & you’ve made a habit for years of declining everyone else’s pitied invitations for a friendly holiday gathering, you learn to find things to do. Tonight was easy. Past performances for opening day at Santa Anita in hand. Let’s dig in.Read More

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Horse Racing Holiday Wish List

Blogger Jasen Mangrum looks to the North Pole for some help in fixing a few of racing's issues.Read More

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AndyScoggin · Jasen, I sure hope Santa is listening to this great list! · 48 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · I agree with the one governing body and synthetics. We need to go back to dirt and turf and just cut out the middle man. On the inquiry point, i'm kinda ehhhh. Police interview both parties and get eye witnesses. In school if there was a fight they talk to the kinds involved and somebody who just saw the fight. Maybe that is what should be done. If there was a jock riding close behind, get them up there to answer some questions. · 48 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · I am an ” ask why” person, one of those people who ask a lot of questions to fully understand so please don't take my questioning wrong. I am curious how you/anyone came to their conclusion on synthetic surfaces? I should maybe rephrase a question that I asked before that was not worded right on my part. I wonder how many people have had any experience with synthetic surfaces? I also wonder if the whole makeup of the synthetic surfaces are understood? Now, before you ” label” me I am neutral until I further look at the issue myself, my first and foremost concern is the safety of the horses. · 48 days ago ·

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skipaway2000 · I totally agree with #2, more cooperation in this industry would go a long way to solving our problems. But I have to say I disagree about stewards & inquiries. Stewards have to talk to the jockeys because it's part of due process. And just because they listen to them, does not mean it changes their decision much - I have spent time in a steward's stand and most of the time they had made their decision before they even talked to the jocks. · 48 days ago ·

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Capper · Hey HorseDynasty, on the synthetic surface issue all you have to do is look winners of the Blue Grass and Keeneland BC dirt prep races. Also, look at the winners of those prep races at Santa Anita when they had their synthetic surface, and how they underperformed on racing's biggest days. · 48 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · Capper, I guess I am interested in more than just how some horses under . · 48 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · Sorry. I guess I am interested in more than a couple of horses that under performed coming off a prep race. If I understand you correctly, my counter would be Animal Kingdom. Also, are you saying there is a specific reason the synthetics caused under performance, and is it a known fact that was the cause? Thanks. · 48 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Number one wish for all the years since I first complained about it to the BloodHorse: BRING back some stamina to the breed by carding real stamina contests at graded stakes levels. · 48 days ago ·

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shadowno · Jansen do you have a cite for your assertations regarding synthetic saftey or is it just your opinion cited as fact? The CHRB study conducted by Dr. Rick Arthur would indicate it is a safer surface when measured by equine fatalities and Keenland has held a fatality free meeting which is unheard of in modern racing. Personally, i dont have a preference, they run, we bet, regardless. Turf, Dirt, Slop, Sealed Wet Freeways, Synthetic. If they return to their barns healthy it is a big bonus to all parties. · 48 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · shadowno, I think saw somewhere also that Santa Anita had two fatalities in 2010, and 10(?) after the dirt track was installed. Granted that is just one measure of fatalities, but like you said, things like that seem to point to a safer surface, if those numbers are correct. · 48 days ago ·

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driveon · Jasen; I have always thought EXACTLY the same way as you regarding interviewing the riders regarding inquiries. I always imagined it went something like this: rider that claimed foul: "HE FOULED ME". Rider that had claim lodged against him: "NO I DID NOT FOUL HIM!". Okay, okay, I imagine it's a little more involved than that, but won't those answers be basically what the riders will say in so many words 100% of the time? I have always thought interviewing the riders to be ridiculous considering the dozens of angles the judges have at their disposal to use to base their judgement on. · 48 days ago ·

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Capper · Hey Shadowno, · 48 days ago ·

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Capper · Sorry, hit enter while typing that last one. Hey Shadowno, I really think it depends on the dirt surface. No arguing that study shows fatalities dropping in CA, but it also shows (on page 9) NY dirt tracks were safer than any of the synthetics. Here's a link to the study, though I think we're both referring to the same one. · 48 days ago ·

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Capper · http://cs.bloodhorse.com/files/folders/40704/download.aspx · 48 days ago ·

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shadowno · Capper, not the specific site but it does nicely incorporate the California study as does the AVMA site which reports the fatality drop off at 37%. Know Turfway has amazing numbers as well. The past Santa Anita meeting (2010-11) on the dirt had 19 fatalities. The 2009-10 meeting on Synthetic had 6 reported fatalities although some racing dates were lost due to weather. Really liked the NY stats which are kind of amazing and impressive considering all four of the NY surfaces bases are so distinct (Loam/Silt, Clay, Sand and Stone Dust/Limestone). The current Santa Anita base is sand, so in theory it should mimic Belmont. Maybe NY horses are just tough, particularly my favorites, the hard asses that winter at Aqueduct. · 48 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · Here is link to what is refered to as the "White Papers" and is good read for info on a complex issue---http://www.grayson-jockeyclub.org/resources/White_Paper_final.pdf. One can also go to engineeredracingsurfaces.com and click on news ans Stats. When looking at studies and srticles it is important to look at who did them and how were they conducted. Of course more than one study should be taken into account in any case. · 48 days ago ·

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Capper · http://cs.bloodhorse.com/files/folders/40704/download.aspx · 48 days ago ·

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shadowno · HD thanks for the White Paper link. Quite a read for those of us without bio-mechanical engineering degrees :) Interesting to note they incorporated a shoe study. I've noticed a number of no-cal trainers are consistently running without rear shoes on the Tapeta. · 48 days ago ·

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HorseDynasty · Shadowno, it is a slow read isn't it?! Glad you checked it out. · 48 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Great wish list Jasen! I think the inquiry issue is more complex than just whether or not the jocks are interviewed. DeadHeat had a good point about how police interview both parties, but your point about how other sports handle fouls was valid as well. Maybe the jocks could be interviewed after the edict is handed down. · 47 days ago ·

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Krigger headed to Southern California

In a surprise and sudden decision, jockey Kevin Krigger, currently second place in the jockey standings at Golden Gate Fields, has decided to move to southern California at the end of the current Golden Gate meet, which concludes on December 18th.Read More

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Capper · Don, is do you think any of this also has to do with the fact of Baze, Gryder & Valdivia all being up there to snag a lot of top horses? · 58 days ago ·

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bay_area_backstretch · Not at all. As of late, Kevin was getting top calls on many big barns and had established himself as Hollendorfers main stakes guy. Its just a matter of He thinks now is the time to try the switch since he is riding good. · 48 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Big fish little pond...A rude awakening awaits him · 47 days ago ·

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Sanagas Dominates Hollywood Turf Cup

Making his Grade I debut, Sanagas was dominant in the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup Saturday at Hollywood Park.Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 81 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Sanagas has been sold to Australian interests and is now trained by Peter Miller. He is scheduled to race at Santa Anita this winter before being sent to Australia. His long term goal is the 2012 Melbourne Cup. · 48 days ago ·

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D. Wayne Lukas, Laffit PIncay Jr., Tejano - December 20th

D. Wayne Lukas trainee Tejano became the first juvenile millionaire when he won the Hollywood Futurity with Laffit Pincay Jr. aboard. Read More

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zatt · Haven't heard the name Tejano in a while, thanks Julie! · 49 days ago ·

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travel_vic · As with many of D Wayne's juvinille stars, this one bombed big time a three. If the fellow stayed only with two year olds he also would have half the breakdown rate. · 49 days ago ·

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Steve Asmussen, Hollywood Park - December 19th

Steve Asmussen became the first North American trainer to win 600 Thoroughbred races in a single year when Storm Trust came home first in the 5th race at Delta Downs.Read More

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Battle of the Ads - Low Juice Edition

I don't think I am going out on a limb here, but horse racing sure is funky. Check out these two ads. The first one, from Hollywood Park, is sham-wowing the Players Pick 5 because of the low takeout. It's from a state which hiked takeout 12 months ago, saying low takeout…Read More

Source: pullthepocket.blogspot.com · Posted 51 days ago ·

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Hollywood Park: Field Size, Handle Up

Field size and the handle on races run at Hollywood Park increased from a year ago during the 26-day Autumn meet, which concluded Sunday. The handle on races run at Hollywood Park was $151,319,791 compared to $132,933,380 during a comparable six week period in the 2010 season, which began one...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 52 days ago ·

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Stars Align for Mensa Heat, Gomez, Hess, and Blacker

Mensa Heat rebounded from a poor effort in the California Cup Sprint Oct. 29, rallying to take the $84,500 On Trust Handicap, the closing day feature of the Autumn meet Sunday at Hollywood Park. The 1 ½ length victory over 18-1 shot Legal Separation and five other fellow California breds was ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 52 days ago ·

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On Trust: Mensa Heat Faces Six Pack

Mensa Heat, a four time winner since being claimed April 15, is among seven set to go in the $80,000 On Trust Handicap Sunday at Hollywood Park. Restricted to California breds at 7 ½ furlongs over Cushion Track, the On Trust is the ninth of 10 races on the 26th and final program of the Autumn meet. ...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 54 days ago ·

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likin sparks · Good to see him healthy and showing some beast mode down the stretch today. · 52 days ago ·

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Hollywood Park

A whole lot of milestones today at Hollywood. Robert Hess got 1,000, Garrett Gomez got 500 at Hollywood, and Dan Blacker got his first win. Good job to them all.

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Liaison Seals Deal in CashCall Futurity

Liaison holds off Rousing Sermon to capture the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park on Saturday. Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 53 days ago ·

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ajump08 · Just pointing out some misinformation, this was not tied for the closest margin of victory for the races history. 2008's edition with Pioneerof the Nile and I Want Revenge dueling to the wire was a nose I believe in favor of he former. · 53 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Liaison got a 90 BSF in the Cash Call. I heard Baffert say that the no horse has come out of the Futurity to win the KY Derby since Real Quiet. · 52 days ago ·

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$93,037 Hollywood Park Closing Day Pick 6 Carryover - Dec 18

Sunday’s closing day Pick 6 (races 5-10) from Hollywood Park features a carryover of more than $93,000. There is also a Player’s Pick 5 (races 1-5) carryover of $183,594 and I have included selections for those races in the Primary/Secondary contenders section below. Both have mandatory payouts. Par...Read More

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Hollywood Park

wow pick 6 carryover and its only r8

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Mary Z. · Big double carryover tomorrow in the pick 5 and pick 6. Mandatory payout of the pick 5. Good luck. · 53 days ago ·

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Derby Wars Bounce Back

I know better. There are a few things in life you shouldn’t rush into – big purchases like a home or a car, proposing (or accepting) marriage and trying to pick winners. Last week I was pressed for time, so I hastily made some predictions far too fast for my own good. The result – lots of waste or a...Read More

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JWC8282 · Good luck this weekend Bada Bing!! · 54 days ago ·

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Tony bada bing · Thanks. Are u playing over @ derby wars? · 54 days ago ·

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waya · Nome at 12-1 is my pick as well, good luck to us both! · 53 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · That's how you roll, Bada Bing ... Nome scores at 31-1! Well done, and you too, Waya! · 53 days ago ·

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CashCall Futurity 2011 Preview: Majestic City Seeks Better

The Grade 1 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park gives 2012 Kentucky Derby hopefuls an opportunity to earn a nice chunk of change at the end of their juvenile campaigns. Morning line favorite Majestic City has already garnered $245,570 and tries to add to his bankroll on Saturday.Trainer Peter Miller...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.wordpress.com · Posted 53 days ago ·

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