Speaking wins John J. Reilly Handicap for third straight year on Sunday at Monmouth Park

By Tom Luicci —- SPEAKING SCORES THREE-PEAT IN JOHN J. REILLY HANDICAP WITH TWO-LENGTH VICTORY ON SUNDAY AT MONMOUTH PARK OCEANPORT, N.J. – With Speaking’s three-peat in the John J. Reilly Handicap complete, trainer Eddie Owens had a suggestion for the Monmouth Park racing...
Posted On 19 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Walsh Earns Richest Preakness Weekend Trainer Bonus

By David Joseph —- Walsh Earns Richest Preakness Weekend Trainer Bonus Edges Four-Time Winner Steve Asmussen for $50K Top Prize BALTIMORE – Highlighted by runner-up finishes in both the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, and $300,000 George E....
Posted On 19 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Journalism Powers to Thrilling Victory in 150th Preakness Stakes (G1)

By David Joseph —- MJC Photo Journalism Powers to Thrilling Victory in 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) Final Middle Jewel of Triple Crown at Historic Facility Before Renovation BALTIMORE – Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta,...
Posted On 18 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Margie’s Intention Rolls to Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Triumph

By David Joseph —- MJC Photo Margie’s Intention Rolls to Black-Eyed Susan (G2) Triumph 101st Running of 3YO Filly Fixture Caps Preakness Eve Program BALTIMORE – WinStar Farm and Baron Stable’s Margie’s Intention, in the first start for her new connections, came with a...
Posted On 17 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Rispoli: Journalism Probably Smartest Horse I Ever Rode

By David Joseph —- PREAKNESS 150 NOTES Rispoli: Journalism Probably Smartest Horse I Ever Rode Jose Ortiz: Clever Again Has a Really Good Chance to Win Cauthen to Saffie Osborne: Turns are Tight, Keep Turning Left BALTIMORE – Jockey Umberto Rispoli teed up some high praise...
Posted On 16 May 2025
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Mia’s Crusade seeking three-peat in Saturday’s Spruce Fir Handicap at Monmouth Park

By Tom Luicci —- MIA’S CRUSADE, OFF A LENGTHY LAYOFF, LOOKS TO THREE-PEAT IN SATURDAY’S SPRUCE FIR HANDICAP AT MONMOUTH PARK OCEANPORT, N.J. – Trainer Chuck Spina isn’t sure how much longer he will be able to follow the routine that has helped make Mia’s Crusade so...
Posted On 16 May 2025
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Betting the Preakness Trust Your Intuition or Go by the Numbers

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer —- With an odds-n favorite in a nine horse field, the Preakness looks to be a tough place to score big on Saturday. Handicappers applying their standard tools cannot escape the fact that Journalism (2) looks much the best in this field. The...
Posted On 16 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Journalism Brings ‘Special Talent’ into Saturday’s Preakness 150

By David Joseph —- Jon Kral Photo Journalism Brings ‘Special Talent’ into Saturday’s Preakness 150 Five Hall of Fame Trainers Stand in Way of Derby Runner-Up BALTIMORE – Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5...
Posted On 15 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Keep It Easy Cutting Back for Return in $150,000 Chick Lang

By David Joseph —- Keep It Easy Cutting Back for Return in $150,000 Chick Lang Romans-Trained Colt Faces 10 Rivals in 6F Sprint for 3YOs Saturday BALTIMORE – Trainer Dale Romans has some advice for people handicapping the 50th running of the listed $150,000 Chick Lang...
Posted On 15 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Journalism Looking ‘Fine’ Galloping Over Pimlico Track

By David Joseph —- Sandman; Renee Torbit Photos May 14, 2025 PREAKNESS 150 NOTES Journalism Looking ‘Fine’ Galloping Over Pimlico Track Casse Hopes Sunny Skies Await Sandman Preakness Day Baffert’s Key to Preakness Record is Saddling Best Horse BALTIMORE – Eleven minutes...
Posted On 14 May 2025
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