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Edited NYRA Release — The last few years have brought trainer Brad Cox to new heights of the sport. Cox has saddled multiple high-quality graded
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL., April 18, 2021 – This was to be one of those flat-out rants, but after the events of the latter part of
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, April 17, 2021 — Racing fans who do not appreciate the history of the Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap do not appreciate
Edited NTRA Release — Essential Quality, who is training at Churchill Downs in preparation for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, March 14, 2021 — When horsemen say that the break is very important, believe them. Yes, in the end it all comes
Edited NTRA Release — Life Is Good was as good as advertised this past weekend when the son of Into Mischief rolled to an eight-length victory in
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL., March 2, 2021 — So, does the Kentucky Derby go through Bob Baffert, Brad Cox, or Shug McGaughey? Good question, right? This
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, January 16, 2021 — The 2020 Eclipse Awards finalists were announced yesterday and as expected revealed no major surprises, but with some
By Keith Pettyjohn — As always, this edition of the Breeders’ Cup certainly was a great event but, of course, some races and performances stand
I’m calling an audible. Beneath Sunday’s “Hot Takes” column we promised to get to Friday’s “Future Stars” program. That can wait. Instead, I wanted to
We’ve set it before and there’s no good reason to stop now. As a Thoroughbred racing event, the Breeders’ Cup never fails to fire. Off
As we await Wednesday morning’s announcement of Breeders’ Cup pre-entered horses for the 37th time, a few hot takes on Saturday’s state-bred programs at Belmont
Casual sports fans are probably aware of what will take place at Churchill Downs on Saturday and, given the state of the sports landscape, television
By Keith Pettyjohn — We’ve all heard it before, and we’ve heard it more than once: “Saratoga: The Graveyard of Favorites.”And wasn’t that ever the
Before we get into the heart of this week’s racing — virtually all Saratoga all the time, with stopovers at the Jersey Shore for the
