Belmont: Mr. Buff looks to stay undefeated in 2020 in Friday’s Commentator

By Brian Bohl —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Chester and Mary Broman’s Mr. Buff – winner of his last three races and six of his last eight starts – will return off a near four-month respite in headlining a nine-horse field of New York-breds 3-years-old and up in...
Posted On 08 Jun 2020
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CHURCHILL: SCHERER FINDS ‘NEW ‘PROJECT’ OVERSEEING WARD’S CHURCHILL DOWNS STRING

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, June 7, 2020) – When veteran trainer Merrill Scherer planned his return to Kentucky this spring from New Orleans, he was going to help his son, Eric, and daughter-in-law, Marianne, with their small string of horses at Churchill...
Posted On 08 Jun 2020
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Baffert contenders slide; Maxfield stays atop

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- In little more than a week, trainer Bob Baffert went from the top of the 3-year-old world to wondering if a maiden winner is his next Kentucky Derby superstar. Baffert lost both Nadal and Charlatan to injuries and his undefeated...
Posted On 08 Jun 2020
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CHURCHILL DOWNS: VOLATILE LOOKS TO CONTINUE WIN STREAK IN ARISTIDES

By Rick Francis —- CHURCHILL DOWNS Race 8) 6 Furlongs. Aristides S. Purse $100,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Post Time: ( 4:46)/ 3:46/ 2:46/ 1:46 ADVANCED FORECAST: Chance Rain Showers, High 89, Low 65. 1) Manny Wah ( Catalano/Lanerie); Will Take Charge colt posted a...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

By Keith McCalmont —- G1 Belmont Stakes in play for Tap It to Win Sole Volante could get Gulfstream tuneup next week before G1 Belmont Stakes Donk will send out pair of veteran state-bred stakes contenders in G3 Intercontinental Nitrous looking for breakthrough win in G1...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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MENA GRATEFUL FOR OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE BOBBY’S WICKED ONE

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, June 5, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Bobby’s Wicked One was made the 9-5 favorite for Saturday’s $100,000 Aristides presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade III) and when he leaves the gate, 33-year-old Miguel Mena will be in the...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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Santa Anita: Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, Hollywood Gold Cup top Full Card Selections

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Full Card Picks for Santa Anita Saturday, June 6, 2020 Field size is still limited in many races in California due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, but even those small fields produce some interesting handicapping challenges. Such...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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Keeneland Releases 2020 Summer Meet Condition Book

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (June 5, 2020) – Keeneland today released the Condition Book for its five-day Summer Meet at Keeneland, to be held Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, July 12. The Condition Book is available online at Keeneland.com/racing or by clicking her...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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CHURCHILL DOWNS: Full Card Picks

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Full Card Picks for Churchill Downs Saturday, June 6, 2020 The 11-race card at Churchill Downs for this Saturday is highlighted by the Grade 3 Dogwood Stakes, a 7-furlong sprint for fillies and mares three-years-old and up. A...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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TAMPA BAY: SILKS POKER ROOM SET TO REOPEN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs will reopen The Silks Poker Room on Sunday, June 14. The room will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-2 a.m. for all poker games and tournament play. Simulcast wagering will not be offered. It will return once Grandstand...
Posted On 05 Jun 2020
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