Keeping Pace

Staff writer Frank Angst examines racing, handicapping, and other mysteries.

September 2014 - Posts

Santa Anita Experience Can't Hurt Shared Belief

• 29 Sep 2014 10:52 PM
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How much will recent experience at Santa Anita Park help undefeated Shared Belief in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I)?... Read More

History Stacked Against California Chrome

• 24 Sep 2014 10:00 AM
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A California Chrome victory in this year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) would follow one of the more unique preparation schedules of a winner in the race's history.... Read More

Galileo Proving Up to Challenge

• 16 Sep 2014 1:18 PM
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Just as he has marched up many other rankings of top stallions, Galileo appears poised for a climb on the list of leading Breeders' Cup sires in the years ahead.... Read More

Keeping Eye on Lea, Will Take Charge

• 9 Sep 2014 12:29 PM
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With the retirement of Palace Malice, plenty of attention will be placed on this year's 3-year-olds, starting with dual classic winner California Chrome and last year's champion 2-year-old male Shared Belief, but there are still plenty of intriguing older horses pointing to. or at least possible. for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).... Read More

New York-Breds Could Continue Strong Year at Breeders' Cup

• 2 Sep 2014 3:19 PM
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One year after London Bridge became the first New York-bred to win a race at the Breeders' Cup World Championships, horses bred in the Empire State are securing spots with an eye toward doing more damage at this year's event.... Read More

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