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By Keith McCalmont —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Christophe Clement will saddle a trio of formidable contenders in Derrynane, Breeze Easy and Anador in Saturday’s Grade 3, $100,000 Soaring Softly, a seven-furlong sprint for sophomore fillies over the Widener turf, at Belmont...

By David Joseph —- Luna Belle Carries Late Breeder’s Legacy to Black-Eyed Susan (G2) ‘I Think of Him Every Race:’ Daughter Deborah Says of Fred Greene Jr. BALTIMORE – Of all the pictures on Deborah Greene’s phone, there’s one that holds the most special of meanings. Taken...

By Kelly Rae Coroy —- While the Kentucky Derby showcased more of the traditional look of wide brim hats and elegant dresses, the Preakness Stakes is more suited to glamor and trendier fashion. The look that dominated Derby Day are still a very acceptable but closely cropped...

PP Preakness 2022 ML Trainer Jockey Sire 1 Simplification 6-1 Antonio Sano John Velázquez Gun Runner 2 Creative Minister* 10-1 Kenny McPeek Brian Hernandez Jr. Creative Cause 3 Fenwick 50-1 Kevin McKathan Florent Géroux Curlin 4 Secret Oath (f) 9-2 D. Wayne Lukas Luis Sáez...

NYRA PRESS RELASE —– Belmont Park Notes Jockey Trevor McCarthy basking in glow of first G1 victory in $700K Man o’ War Rougir G1 New York bound following triumphant debut for Brown We the People registers 103 Beyer Speed Figure; will remain at Belmont to prepare for...

By Ed Golden —- SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 BLINKERS BACK ON HAPPY JACK FOR PREAKNESS MONSTER MEMORIAL DAY IS SET FOR SANTA ANITA POWELL HOPES TO KEEP WINNING IN MIZDIRECTION MALIBU WINNER FLIGHTLINE TO WORK MONDAY HAPPY JACK ‘IN GOOD SHAPE’ FOR PREAKNESS Happy Jack, who finished...

By Bob Hill TSV Feature Writer —- Kentucky Derby post positions were drawn on Monday, and the field is set for the 148th Run for the Roses. As always, the Derby is the penultimate handicapping challenge. Here’s wishing good luck to all. 1 – Mo Donegal (10-1) – trained...

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- G1 Kentucky Oaks contender Venti Valentine ‘beyond a dream’ for New York-based connections Gufo on target for G1 Man o’ War; Therapist to $125K Kingston Drafted targets G3 Runhappy Big A stakes winner Sy Dog returns in G2 American Turf; Belacqua to...

Matt Pappis TSV Staff Writer/Handicapper —- Race 7 5 2,3,5,7,9 2,8,9,10 1,3,6,7,8,9,10,12 1,2,4,7 Cost = $320

Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- The Oaks-Derby double is great fun to play, and if you can catch a price horse in one of the two races the payoff can be big. Two upsets will pay boxcar numbers. Here are a combination of ways to play the Oaks-Derby double. You can combine them...