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August 2009 - Posts

Travers Weekend Selections (And Prayers For Michael Straight)

• 28 Aug 2009 1:32 PM
• 299 Comments

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. ... Read More

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

• 25 Aug 2009 1:21 PM
• 339 Comments

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.... Read More

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

• 20 Aug 2009 11:18 AM
• 344 Comments

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

The Fantasy Breeders' Cup Sprint

• 18 Aug 2009 3:19 PM
• 178 Comments

Who would win this dream race?... Read More

Weekend Analysis and Selections for Aug. 15-16

• 14 Aug 2009 1:23 PM
• 106 Comments

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

Q&A With Gio Ponti Trainer Christophe Clement

• 11 Aug 2009 4:37 PM
• 240 Comments

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

Arlington Million, Whitney Weekend Analysis

• 7 Aug 2009 1:21 AM
• 387 Comments

Selections from a big weekend of racing...... Read More

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

• 3 Aug 2009 11:56 AM
• 636 Comments

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

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