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American Pharoah and Justify are not among the invitees to the Pegasus Cup. I can’t understand why. There is as much chance they will show
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — How can a sports fan not love this time of year, especially Saturday, the first day of playoffs for America’s favorite
The babies became the big kids on the block Wednesday. It’s Derby season and it isn’t taking long to kick into gear. Before the new
The quietest week of the racing year as well as the last few days before we welcome 2020 is a perfect opportunity to look back
Whether racing’s stakeholders know it or not, all who are tethered to the Thoroughbred in any capacity owe The Stronach Group a debt of gratitude.
Somewhat lost in the excitement of Maximum Security’s triumphant return to the Grade 1 ranks in the Cigar Mile were the babies of Saturday. Stars
We believe it’s little more than a sophomoric exercise to start thinking Kentucky Derby before Thanksgiving day. But since the Santa logo is appearing in
By David Valento — Demand a Big Price — The Track Phantom made two serious Kentucky Derby future book bets in my lifetime. I bet
LOS ANGELES–Putting my selections out there for all 14 2019 Breeders’ Cup races with those of my esteemed colleagues was a humbling experience I don’t
JUVENILE TURF SPRINT Nothing like a little chaos to start the day; a gateful of 2-year-olds sprinting five furlongs. Wesley Ward, noted for his juvenile,
By JENNIE REES — Trainers Dale Romans and Bob Baffert are good friends along with being frequent competitors in America’s top races for 2-year-olds and
One hundred eighty-eight horses, pre-entered on Monday, were announced today in the 36th Breeders’ Cup’s 14 races, 26 cross-entered in two races, designated by first
We could not be happier to learn that Game Winner will be kept in training to run as a 4-year-old. I thought enough of the
To be honest, there is not much difference in ability between Hall of Famer Mike Smith and future Hall of Famer Joel Rosario. Both are
The recent high-visibility removal of jockey Mike Smith from the mount on likely BC Classic favorite McKinzie has fueled speculation among the bored and restless.
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