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February 2009 - Posts

Unbridled Excitement

• 27 Feb 2009 10:03 AM
• 20 Comments

You can't swing a cat without hitting a relative of Unbridled in this year's Derby picture, but I am not advocating you try either swinging a cat or avoiding this group of three-year-olds. ... Read More

Spotting a Derby Winner

• 20 Feb 2009 9:45 AM
• 43 Comments

A look back at some of the most memorable Derby prep races over the last twenty years.... Read More

Stardom Bound Too Slow? Not So Fast My Friend.

• 11 Feb 2009 8:21 AM
• 46 Comments

There has been some pointed discussion about Stardom Bound's time in her Las Virgenes win on Saturday. She ran the race in 1:36 2/5 and received speed ratings in the area of 84-87. To take the time and the rating as the gospel for this race would be the equivalent of reading Cliffs Notes for the Bible, it just doesn't tell the whole story.... Read More

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