Many thoughts filled my head today (Aug. 27) on the news of John Asher's passing, a bunch all at once, and then seemingly one about every hour as I thought, “I can’t believe John is gone.” These are a...
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International Star winning the Louisiana Derby. - Order This Photo Photo by Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges When 2-to-1 favorite International Star edged Stanford by a neck in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II...
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Many skilled handicappers treat pedigree analysis as though it should be left for those whose primary aim is the buying, selling, or breeding of horses. There are countless examples, new and old, of the...
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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 next time a trainer mentions his or her concerns about running back in two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), can we pay no attention to it? It is now 25 of the last 28 Preakness (gr. I) winners...
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Dalicia , dam of Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom , has travelled the world. She raced for five years in Germany, France, and North America. Dalicia now resides at the Yoshida family’s Shadai Farm...
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Derby Reflection: The Bronx Zoo Knew The Bronx Zoo should have been an indicator that the 'Animal' was going to get loose. All of these animals escaping are fitting for Animal Kingdom's name. A hunch bet...
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Kentucky Derby 137 has come and gone, and before we move on to the Preakness let's take a few moments to dissect the race. I have several observations, but let's start out with the winner. Congratulations...
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(By Avalyn Hunter) Much has already been made of Animal Kingdom 's pedigree, which is by far the most Euro-oriented of any recent Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner. True, his sire, Leroidesanimaux , is Brazilian...
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