Kentucky Oaks Undercard Advances

By Darren Rogers —- BREEDERS’ CUP WINNER FINEST CITY HEADS LA TROIENNE AMERICAN FREEDOM RETURNS IN ALYSHEBA UNDEFEATED GHALIA HEADLINES EIGHT BELLES TWIN SPIRES TURF SPRINT DRAWS EVENLY MATCHED FIELD OF 13 LA CORONEL HEADS FIELD OF 13 FOR EDGEWOOD LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday,...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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NEW EVENTS AND FAN FAVORITES HIGHLIGHT ARLINGTON 2017 RACING SEASON

By Brian Spencer —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 2, 2017) – Following the rousing success of the first Arlington Easter Egg Hunt, Arlington International Racecourse is proud to offer the kind of entertainment that has made it a summer destination for families and racing...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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PARADISE WOODS 5-2 MORNING-LINE FAVORITE FOR FRIDAY’S $1 MILLION LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 2, 2017) – Steven Sarkowsky and Marty and Pam Wygod’s Paradise Woods has been installed as the 5-2 morning-line favorite in a field of 14 3-year-old fillies and one also-eligible entered Tuesday for the 143rd running of the...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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Kentucky Derby Update: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

By Darren Rogers —- THUNDER SNOW MAKES FIRST VISIT TO CHURCHILL DOWNS MAIN TRACK; PARADISE WOODS 5-2 MORNING-LINE FAVORITE FOR KENTUCKY OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 2, 2017) – Godolphin Racing’s Thunder Snow (IRE) exited quarantine Tuesday morning and made his first...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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Keeneland Spring Meet Produces Strong Attendance, Wagering Results

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (May 1, 2017) – Keeneland successfully concluded its 2017 Spring Meet on Friday as exceptional racing, enhanced food and hospitality offerings, one-of-a-kind special events and warm, sunny weather yielded robust attendance and on-track and...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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Kentucky Derby Update: Monday, May 1, 2017

By Darren Rogers —- ASMUSSEN TRIO, SONNETEER WORK TOWARD DERBY 143; GORMLEY, ROYAL MO ARRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 1, 2017) – Trainer Steve Asmussen’s three Kentucky Derby hopefuls turned in half-mile works Monday morning at Churchill Downs as did...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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The Sire Lines of Derby Contenders

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer —- With apologies to Lauren Stitch and Laurie Ross, both of whom have forgotten more about the pedigrees of thoroughbred horse than I’ve ever known, I’m hoping this layman’s look at sire lines of this year’s Kentucky Derby contenders offers...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • PRAT LOOKS FORWARD TO FIRST KENTUCKY DERBY • VALE DORI EYES SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN IN ADORATION • SKY RING FACES UNBEATEN SIRCAT SALLY SATURDAY PRAT HAS KENTUCKY DERBY VICTORY IN FOCUS NOW Jerry Hollendorfer be seeking a first and Flavien Prat will achieve one...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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A Start to Handicapping the Kentucky Derby: Updated April 30, 2017

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer —- For those who have followed my handicapping tips for both vertical and horizontal betting, you may recall that I rate contenders in four categories: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. For the purposes of betting, I account for value in...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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Belmont: Portmagee posts front-running win in License Fee

By Brian Bohl —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Waterville Lake Stables’ Portmagee stayed perfect in 2017, posting a gate-to-wire victory in the $150,000 License Fee for fillies and mares 4-year-olds and up on the inner turf on Sunday at Belmont Park. The 4-year-old daughter of...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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