BULLARDS ALLEY LOOKS FOR BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES IN LOUISVILLE HANDICAP

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, May 18, 2017) – Wayne Spalding and Faron McCubbins’ Bullards Alley will attempt to become a repeat winner of Saturday’s $100,000 Louisville Handicap (Grade III) at Churchill Downs when he faces 11 rivals in the 1 ½-mile...
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Preakness May 18: Always Dreaming ‘Sitting on Go’ for Saturday’s Preakness

By David Joseph —- Preakness News and Notes 05.18.2017 Always Dreaming ‘Sitting on Go’ for Saturday’s Preakness Classic Empire ‘Focused and Happy’ for Morning Gallop Conquest Mo Money Changing Trainer’s Life BALTIMORE – After training Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always...
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Arlington International Racecourse Barn Notes: Thursday, May 18

By Bailey Gallison —- SAKONNET STRAIGHT TO STAKES AT ARLINGTON Trainer Anthony Granitz says he will point Sakonnet for the Grade III $100,000 Arlington Classic on May 27 at Arlington International Racecourse. The 3-year-old colt by Scat Daddy was last seen finishing a...
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The Woodlawn Vase: Most Valuable Trophy in American Sports.

By David Joseph —- The Woodlawn Vase; MJC Photos BALTIMORE – The elegant Woodlawn Vase, originally created by Tiffany and Company in 1860, is the most valuable trophy in American sports. Acacia Courtney looks at the history of the Woodlawn Vase and the tradition. Video...
Posted On 18 May 2017
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BLACK-EYED SUSAN DAY: MOANA KEY TO ALL-STAKES LATE PICK-5

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- ( I recommend NOT playing Pick-4’s this weekend the takeout out is 25.5% the Pick-5 takeout is only 12% * ) Race 7) 1‰ Mile Pimlico Special H. Grade III. Purse $300,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: ( 2:39)/...
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Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming installed as 4-5 favorite for 142nd Preakness Stakes (G1)

By David Joseph —- Budweiser InfieldFest features multi-platinum crossover artist Sam Hunt BALTIMORE – At Wednesday afternoon’s post position draw for Saturday’s $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1), Always Dreaming, the impressive winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1), was...
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Churchill Downs Stakes Advances: Grade III Matron, Grade III Louisville Handicap

By Darren Rogers —- CURLIN’S APPROVAL TOPS NEW-LOOK GRADE III MATRON AT CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, May 17, 2017) – Alter Racing Stable Inc.’s Curlin’s Approval, impressive winner of this winter’s Hurricane Bertie (Grade III) and Royal Delta (GII) at...
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Saratoga’s Grade 1 King’s Bishop renamed in honor of late Hall of Fame trainer H. Allen Jerkens

By Heather Pettinger —- H. Allen Jerkens; NYRA File Photos ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association is proud to announce that the Grade 1 King’s Bishop at historic Saratoga Race Course, New York’s premier summer race for 3-year-old sprinters, will be...
Posted On 16 May 2017
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Pretty City Dancer Looks to Regain G1 Form in Miss Preakness (G3)

By David Joseph —- Pretty City Dancer Looks to Regain G1 Form in Miss Preakness (G3) Terra Promessa One to Beat in $150,000 Allaire DuPont (G3) BALTIMORE – On a weekend populated by terrific fields, there might not be a better betting race than Friday’s $150,000 Adena...
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Lady Aurelia Among Six Royal Ascot-Bound Runners Working Today at Keeneland for Wesley Ward

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (May 16, 2017) – Keeneland-based trainer Wesley Ward won 11 races during Keeneland’s Spring Meet to lead all trainers. On Tuesday, he sent out six of those winners, including European champion Lady Aurelia, for half-mile works over the firm...
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