View From the Grandstand: Forte and the BC Classic?

By Bob Hill TSV Feature Writer —- It would be an understatement to say that 2023 did not play out for the connections of Forte as they anticipated. There are still knowledgeable people who make the case that he might have been the best three-year-old in training, wracked by...
Posted On 16 Oct 2023
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Events with Hall of Fame Inductees Hall of Fame jockeys Angel Cordero, Jr. and Ramon Dominguez will be signing autographs at Saratoga Race Course this weekend at the Museum’s satellite location to benefit the Museum. Angel Cordero, Jr: Saturday, August 26th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m....
Posted On 24 Aug 2023
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NYRA relocates remains of Ruffian to Claiborne Farm

By Pat McKenna —- Ruffian; Photo supplied by NYRA NYRA relocates remains of Ruffian to Claiborne Farm ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the remains of Hall of Fame filly Ruffian have been transported from Belmont Park to the...
Posted On 24 Aug 2023
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NYRA to require enhanced veterinary scrutiny for racing and training

By Pat McKenna —- NYRA to require enhanced veterinary scrutiny for racing and training SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the scheduled implementation of new rules further enhancing veterinary scrutiny of all horses seeking...
Posted On 24 Aug 2023
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Honored with Generous Donation from James and Shari Ough

By Samantha Smith —- Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Honored with Generous Donation from James and Shari Ough SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance was honored with a substantial donation of $25,000 from esteemed supporters James and Shari Ough. The...
Posted On 08 Aug 2023
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View From the Grandstandstand Picks: Belmont Stakes Picks

by Bob Hill, TSV staff writer Now that the smoke from the Canadian fires has subsided to an acceptable level we can turn our attention to what should be a competitive Belmont Stakes. This race could lend some clarity to the ranking of this crop of three-year-olds if one of the...
Posted On 09 Jun 2023
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The Case of the Irrelevant Preakness – And What to Do About It

by Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- The Case of the Irrelevant Preakness – And What to Do About It The powers that be in American thoroughbred horse racing have spoken. The Preakness Stakes is largely irrelevant as relates to the Triple Crown. The race also is slipping down...
Posted On 29 May 2023
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Handicapping the 148th Preakness Stakes

By Rick Francis —- PIMLICO Race 13) 1&3/16ths Mile. Preakness S. Grade I. Purse $1,500,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS Post Time: ( 7:01)/ 6:01/ 5:01/ 4:01 1) National Treasure (Baffert/Velazquez); by Quality Road, colt as well as with all Baffert starters has the speed to win...
Posted On 19 May 2023
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View From the Grandstand Black-Eyed Susan Picks

By Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- Twelve fillies have been entered for the G2 Black-Eyed Susan this Friday at Pimlico Race Track. The weather forecast is calling for temperatures in the low 70s and it appears that the racing surface will be dry. Here’s a look at his the...
Posted On 18 May 2023
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149th Kentucky Derby Picks

Kentucky Derby Picks by Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer A prominent national handicapper observed this week that picking one horse to win the Kentucky Derby is a gnarly, near-impossible task. For that reason, he advises playing exactas and trifectas or maybe a superfecta if your...
Posted On 04 May 2023
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