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March 2011 - Posts

Ky. Derby Trail: Fallen Arches

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Archarcharch, a contender despite dropping off Future Wager....

Ky. Derby Trail: Making the Most of Defeat

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Looking for a potential Derby contender coming out of this weekend's races? You might want to look outside the winner's circle....

Viva Canonero!

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After 40 years, his amazing story needs to be told again....

Ky. Derby Trail: Talking Points

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The Factor's win and some interesting grass horses to watch....

The Strange Saga of Jim French

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At Aqueduct recently, it was suggested by Jim Gluckson of the NTRA/Breeders' Cup that I reprint a column I wrote several years ago on Jim French. He reminded me that this is the 40th anniversary of his remarkable and unprecedented Triple Crown campaign. With the majority of top Derby contenders having only two or three Derby preps, this is the perfect time to revisit the plucky little Jim French....

Ky. Derby Trail: Cho, Mo, and Go Show

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Ky. Derby Trail: 'Pegasus' puts Myung Cho hot on the trail. ...

Sheba, Joe, and J P

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I hope J P's Gusto makes it to the Derby, just so I can catch a few moments with Joe Petalino and talk about Alysheba, who in my mind is one of the three most underrated horses of all time....

Ky. Derby Trail: Derby Material

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This is not about who is going to win the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) as much as who so far has the look of a Derby winner--who is on track to peak on Derby Day, who looks eager to do more than they already have, and who has exhibited the attributes that normally win the Derby. ...

Ky. Derby Trail: Thirst Quencher

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Repole didn't bat an eye and immediately fired off the first salvo. "Come on, Stay Thirsty wins the Gotham and you guys have to show Uncle Mo," he told them. "Come on, give the guy a little credit; holy cow."...