It's tough to get excited about the race when the Stephen Foster is on the same day......
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Let me preface the following opinion by saying this: I am ready for the criticism. I have braced myself for the backlash. I have found a safe place to duck for cover. OK, now I am ready. Here goes... Are the connections of Zenyatta really serious about racing her in the Vanity Handicap on June 13? Are they kidding? On April 26, DRF reported that John Shirreffs has decided to race the undefeated mare...
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An eventful weekend of racing ended with some new Derby contenders and Apple Blossom disappoinment......
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Three Kentucky Derby preps and the return of Rachel and Zenyatta make March 13 an epic day....
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A major TV network deal is pending and the race will be carried during prime time......
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Running an aggressive marketing campaign for the big race is imperative......
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It was more than a little disappointing that Hal Wiggins was not mentioned by Jess Jackson or Steve Asmussen......
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Jerry Moss and John Shirreffs ended speculation and announced that Zenyatta will race in 2010......
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For a second consecutive year, the two most popular horses will likely not face one another......
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Rachel Alexandra's first trainer answers questions about his rollercoaster ride......
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Rachel Alexandra may have the edge right now, but there is a long way to go......
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Without the filly or a potential Triple Crown winner in the Belmont, the average fan probably won't watch......
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Rachel Alexandra's Preakness win was truly a great day for racing......
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She has a great chance to become the first filly since 1924 to win the second leg of the Triple Crown......
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Well, well, well. Judging by the more than 400 responses on the previous blog, there are very strong opinions regarding Rachel Alexandra. Based on the latest revelations, I cannot wait to see the new responses. Below is an excerpt from interviews done by HRTV with Pioneerof the Nile owner Ahmed Zayat and Mine That Bird co-owner Mark Allen. Basically, the gist of the interviews is that they each plan...
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It's sad to know that Hal Wiggins loses the exceptional filly, but the good news is that she might run in the final two legs of Triple Crown......
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Trying to make sense of one of the biggest upsets in Derby history? Look no further than Calvin Borel......
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Old Fashioned and Pioneerof the Nile face very weak fields......
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Will it be the Derby or the Oaks for this talented filly? With all the buzz surrounding Rachel Alexandra's sparkling win in the Martha Washington Stakes at Oaklawn, I thought it would be a good idea to catch up with Hal Wiggins. Though the veteran trainer did not say his talented filly would be pointed towards a Derby run, he definitely left the door open....
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