The dawn is breaking on a beautiful, cool Saratoga morning. This is the day everyone in Charlie LoPresti’s barn has been waiting for. The day begins as any other, but there is a sense of excitement and...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") My, how time flies! It seems like yesterday that the Saratoga meet began, but believe it or not, the upcoming August 30th card will be the final Saturday program of the...
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ORDER THIS PHOTO In preparation for his comeback after recovering from colic surgery, Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is based in Saratoga where he has been training for over a month. ORDER THIS PHOTO...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") There’s no dispute that two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is still the king of the turf milers, but with the champ still on the comeback trail after colic surgery,...
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On one side of Saratoga Race Course, facing the Oklahoma training track, is the home of Palace Malice, currently the No. 1 ranked horse in America and favorite for Horse of the Year honors. On the other...
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Friday The G1 Maker's 46 Mike Keeneland, Race 9 By Jason Perlmutter The Maker's Mile features the return of a true equine hero in two-time defending Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who is making his first...
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Medal Count - Anne M. Eberhardt Photo LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2014) -- Dale Romans liked Spendthrift Farm's Medal Count from the start. "I think he's a special horse and I think he's going to go on and...
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Here we go again. I had absolutely zero plans on writing or even thinking about Wise Dan in the heat of the Derby trail. Who needs all the retorts that accompany it? I don’t consider myself a glutton for...
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What are you thankful for in horse racing this season? A particular runner, race, person? Respond w/ #thanksracing hashtag — Claire Novak (@BH_CNovak) November 27, 2013 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2013) ...
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The Breeders’ Cup, especially this year’s edition, is so difficult on the wallet, especially mine, which is never exactly bulging with cash. But I finally discovered a way to come out ahead, which I mentioned...
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