Awards, stakes programs benefit owners of Cal-breds by Lenny Shulman As far as the racing community is concerned, California is considered an island—far enough removed geographically from other major jurisdictions...
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The excitement as well as the anticipation of owning a racehorse builds in waves. The first jolt of adrenaline comes when the trainer says, “I think we’ve got a good one,” and anticipation starts its crescendo...
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With three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races this weekend, Del Mar will be in the spotlight. Two of those three races will be on the main track, which for the first time since 2006 offers a dirt surface after...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Two weeks ago, the best older males on the East Coast squared off in a battle for supremacy in the Whitney Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. This Saturday...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman With the Del Mar meet underway and Saratoga scheduled to open on Friday, a terrific weekend of racing awaits on July 25th and 26th! One of the highlights...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") On Saturday, the very talented and very popular Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner California Chrome will give turf a try for the first time in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby...
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The Grade 1 Woodward Saratoga / August 30 / Race 11 / 6:46 EDT by TimeformUS Analyst Mike Beer Get started with FREE TimeformUS PPs for the Woodward The Grade 1 Woodward has long been one of the premier...
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Hello old friend. With its return to dirt racing this fall, Keeneland hopes to hear that greeting-- cue Eric Clapton --from more horsemen interested in prepping their top starters for main-track races...
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More good news for connections of Moreno and his fans: In recent years, winners of the Whitney Handicap (gr. I) have enjoyed more Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) success than the winners of any other race...
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By any measure owner Kaleem Shah is having a remarkable year. The native of Bellary, India, has had nine stakes winners this year, seven of which have been in graded stakes including two grade Is. The...
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