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Six television cameras, lined up in a row like the cannons at Fort Ticonderoga, were pointed at NYRA's communications director John Lee as he began an 11:00 am press gathering in the Saratoga winner's circle. Lee was sublime as the emcee, bringing up one politician after another with gracious aplomb, until finally it got down to the racing ...

She was a classic diva. Brassy, beautiful, and bold, Genuine Risk did things her way, from taking on the boys on the racetrack to making her owners, caretakers, and fans wait thirteen years before she had a baby. On May 3, 1980, Genuine Risk became the second filly ever to win the Kentucky Derby, and she did it with style, grabbing the ...

Courtesy of Becky Johnston California steward Tom Ward thinks the racing public is too sensitive right now, because of Jeremy Rose's ''accidental'' striking of a horse across the face with his whip repeatedly.  So I guess, we should just give Garrett Gomez a pass because he admittedly hit his filly across the mouth Sunday, after her ...

By Vic Zast Inclement weather is wreaking havoc with Saratoga.  Yesterday, two men in tights from the New York City Ballet called off their trophy presentation to the winners of the third race because the rain would have ruined their costumes.  Tonight, the trainers opted out of their softball game against the Saratoga Springs ...

Nothing ruins a day at the races more than rain, and at Saratoga, where people huddle under the trees in the backyard to picnic, the effect can be worse than ants in the potato salad. Nevertheless, a happy crowd of 18,127 people ventured into the dreary weather to welcome the Thoroughbreds back.  Umbrella-toting fans wagered $2.8 million, and ...

By Vic Zast  Red and white are the colors of Saratoga Race Course, but green is the color of money. That’s why this 140-year-old racetrack, recently strapped to the brink of bankruptcy along with the other New York Racing Association tracks, will be opening today with a new, air-conditioned luxury box on the finish line and a “Restaurant ...

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OK, I've finally figured it out. I have figured out how to deal with this year's and next year's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita as it relates to Eclipse Awards. After all, there are several possible scenarios this year that could have a major impact on the various championship categories. For instance, what if either Mast Track or Go Between wins ...

Courtesy of Becky Johnston In The Beginning In the mid 1960's, Stephen Calder, a Miami Beach based real-estate executive and architect Stephan Zachar envisioned summer racing in Florida.  In 1965, supported by all three south Florida tracks, Gulfstream Park, Hialeah Park and Tropical Park, the state legislature agreed to ...

Courtesy of Becky Johnston Sweet MusicWith the mid-week lull upon us and all the disqualification controversy following Proud Spell's demotion from second in the Grade 1 Mother Goose Stakes on Saturday, I can't help but think about the overshadowed winner.  She seems to have gotten lost with the rough riding that took place behind ...