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October 2012 - Posts

Pure Animal: Derby Winner on the Comeback Trail

• 28 Oct 2012 8:13 AM
• 16 Comments

If his trainer were another - less conservative, less reserved - you'd be inclined to doubt the legitimacy of Animal Kingdom's upcoming bid at the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park.... Read More

The New Kid, Pataky Kid

• 3 Oct 2012 3:57 PM
• 7 Comments

When a horseplayer by the name of Andrew Pataky reads of a horse named Pataky Kid, it is of interest to him to discover if this horse will represent the name with dignity and good standing. The Dixiana Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) at Keeneland Oct. 6 seems like a good start.... Read More

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