Practical Joke headlines G3 Dwyer

By Najja Thompson —- ELMONT, NY. – Cutting back in distance and set to make his first start since finishing fifth in the Kentucky Derby, Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence’s Practical Joke will lead a field of five in the Grade 3, $400,000 Dwyer for...
Posted On 06 Jul 2017
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Mind Your Biscuits wears the target in G3 Belmont Sprint

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Multiple Grade 1 hero Mind Your Biscuits is all set to make his first U.S. start since his impressive three-length victory in the March 25 Dubai Golden Shaheen as the anticipated favorite on Saturday when he heads a salty field of...
Posted On 06 Jul 2017
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Arlington “Ride to the Million” Stakes Previews

By Brian Spencer —- THE PIZZA MAN FACES EIGHT IN FIFTH STARS AND STRIPES ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 5, 2017) – Midwest Thoroughbred’s 2015 Grade I Arlington Million winner The Pizza Man will face eight rivals as he tackles the Grade III $100,000 Stars and Stripes once...
Posted On 06 Jul 2017
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Belmont: Bricks and Mortar rallies for thrilling win in Manila

By Brian Bohl —- Bricks and Mortar rallies for thrilling win in Manila ELMONT, N.Y. – Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence’s Bricks and Mortar ran down Big Handsome and Secretary At War in deep stretch to win in the final jumps in an exciting finish to the...
Posted On 05 Jul 2017
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Belmont: Stars & Stripes Racing Festival Previews; Grade 1’s Belmont Derby, Oaks

By Antony Affrunti —- Strong field takes shape for G1 Belmont Derby Invitational ELMONT, N.Y. – A field of 11 will go to the gate for a strongly competitive edition of the Grade 1, $1.2 million Belmont Derby Invitational at 1¼ miles on the inner turf as the main event...
Posted On 05 Jul 2017
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Gulfstream: Tyler Gaffalione Rides Track Record-Equaling Seven Winners

By David Joseph —- Tyler Gaffalione Rides Track Record-Equaling Seven Winners Rising Star Shares Record with Hall of Famer Jerry Bailey Adorable Miss Makes Victorious Return in $100,000 Martha Washington General McCooby Registers Upset in $100,000 Not Surprising Stakes...
Posted On 05 Jul 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • • ROMAN POISED TO MAKE SANTA ANITA HISTORY • • MILLER TIME AT SANTA ANITA, FOR PETE’S SAKE • • STEVENS AND OM HOPE TO CELEBRATE JULY 4 • • PAUL LoDUCA LEAVES TVG FOR THE BIG APPLE ‘ROMAN’ HOLIDAY IMMINENT AT SANTA ANITA In the rich history of Santa Anita...
Posted On 04 Jul 2017
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Belmont Park Notes July 3rd

NYRA RELEASE —- • O’Brien’s G1 Derby, Oaks contenders to arrive Tuesday • Shaman Ghost exits solo work in good order ahead of G2 Suburban • Governor Malibu doing well after Sunday’s scratch • NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 debuts on Fourth of July • Tumbler...
Posted On 04 Jul 2017
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LOS ALAMITOS: SUMMER THOROUGHBRED FESTIVAL BEGINS THURSDAY

By Bob Mieszerski —- THREE STAKES TO BE OFFERED DURING EIGHT-DAY SEASON CYPRESS, Calif. —The first thoroughbred meet of 2017 at Los Alamitos will begin Thursday, July 6. The eight-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival will continue through Sunday, July 16 with racing...
Posted On 03 Jul 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • • D’AMATO IS IN THE HUNT FOR AMERICAN VICTORY • • FOUR IN PURSUIT OF SANTA ANITA JOCKEY TITLE • • ARROGATE WORKS FOR THE SAN DIEGO HANDICAP • • IT WAS BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR ESPINOZA SUNDAY LONGER RACES IN THE HUNT FOR D’AMATO RUNNER Hunt, an Irish-bred son...
Posted On 03 Jul 2017
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