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August 2009 - Posts

Travers Weekend Selections (And Prayers For Michael Straight)

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In our hectic everyday lives, we sometimes take health for granted, and it is only after hearing about devastating accidents like Michael Straight's do we appreciate how lucky we are to do simple things, like walk. Here's wishing that Straight, as well as injured rider, Rene Douglas, will make full recoveries from their terrible accidents and live a happy and productive life. ...

The Woodward is Fine, But the Travers Was What We Wanted

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Rachel Alexandra is blazing a path that no other 3-year-old filly has in modern history. She has already beaten her male peers in the Preakness and Haskell, and will now try to defeat older males in the Woodward. She is an amazing racehorse and a blessing for Thoroughbred racing during a tough time....

If You Had a Horse, Who Would Be Your Trainer?

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You just bought a yearling for $100,000. Who is going to get him to the Kentucky Derby for you?...

The Fantasy Breeders' Cup Sprint

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Who would win this dream race?...

Weekend Analysis and Selections for Aug. 15-16

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It's a light weekend, but there are some good betting races......

Q&A With Gio Ponti Trainer Christophe Clement

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For the first time, Clement hints that Gio Ponti could make an appearance in the Breeders' Cup Classic......

A Superstar, a Star in the Making, and a Star Losing His Light

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Rachel's terrific Haskell performance was a great way to end an exciting weekend of 3-year-old races......

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