Handicapping the 145th Preakness Stakes; Full Card Selections

By Rick Francis —- Once the middle jewel of racing’s Triple Crown, the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes is now the final stop for 2020’s sophomore class. A field of eleven are slated to load into the Pimlico starting gate including Kentucky Derby winner...
Posted On 02 Oct 2020
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KEENELAND: HALLADAY ONE TO BEAT ON SHADWELL TURF MILE

By Rick Francis —- KEENELAND Race 10) 1 Mile. (Turf) Shadwell Turf Mile S. Grade I. Purse $750,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: ( 5:57)/ 4:57/ 3:57/ 2:57 2) Halladay (Pletcher/Saez); War Front colt has won 3-of-5 starts this year, six of eleven over the last...
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Belmont: Rockemperor looks to get back to winning ways in Grade 1 Hirsch

By Rick Francis —- Madaket Stables and Michael Dubb’s Irish-bred colt Rockemperor looks to snap his eight race losing streak when he faces six rivals in the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic contested at the extended route of one mile and a half. Belmont Race 7) 1½...
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Entrepreneur, Philanthropist Lunsford Gets First Preakness Starter in Art Collector

By David Joseph —- Rated Second Behind Morning-Line Favorite Authentic LOUISVILLE — Bruce Lunsford, who will have his first Preakness Stakes (G1) entrant when Art Collector takes on Kentucky Derby winner Authentic Saturday at Pimlico, knows something about tough races and...
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TRACY ANN’S LEGACY TO TAKE ON THE BOYS SATURDAY IN OPENING FEATURE FOR MEADOWLANDS-AT-MONMOUTH MEET

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – With little time to savor his third Monmouth Park training title, Kelly Breen will look to pick up where he left off when the nine-day Meadowlands-at-Monmouth Park meet gets underway with an 11-race card on Saturday, Oct. 3. Breen, who...
Posted On 02 Oct 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Pixelate all clear for G1 Belmont Derby; Mystic Guide skips Preakness for G1 JCGC spot Clement stars Gufo and Decorated Invader set for turf stakes assignments Undefeated graded-stakes winner Dayoutoftheoffice to return for G1 Frizette Bright Devil to...
Posted On 02 Oct 2020
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Thursday, Oct. 1

By Amy Owens —- THURSDAY, OCT. 1 Keeneland’s 17-day Fall Meet opens Friday and runs through Saturday, Oct. 24, with racing Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. ********** · KENTUCKY DOWNS STAKES WINNER BARRISTER TOM TOPS FIELD...
Posted On 02 Oct 2020
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Baffert Seeking Finger-Licking Good 8th Preakness Win

By David Joseph —- Marylander Annie Finney Having Fun on Art Collector Calhoun Finds a Silver Lining with Mr. Big News BALTIMORE – After his Preakness (G1) horses went to the track at Pimlico Race Course for their exercise Thursday morning, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert...
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