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By Bob Hill, Tracksideview Feature Writer —- We get to see all five races restricted to two-year-olds on Friday. Three of those races on the turf, and two on the main track at Keeneland. Fair skies and a pleasant November day is in the forecast, so handicappers are free...

By Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- Like many horseplayers today, this writer likes to play the multi-race Pick 4 and Pick 5 opportunities. These types of wagers have a history of large payouts on days like those when the Breeders’ Cup and Kentucky Derby are contested. As with...

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- McKulick prevails in G3 Jockey Club Oaks Invitational By Ryan Martin OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Klaravich Stables’ McKulick fended off an inside rally from European invader Toskana Belle to set a new course record for 1 3/8 miles with a half-length victory in...

By Dvid Joseph —- Jaime Torres Rides 1st Winner Saturday at Gulfstream Heriberto Figueroa Rides 52-1 and 66-1 Winners Saturday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Apprentice jockey Jaime Torres broke through with his first career victory on Saturday’s program at Gulfstream Park, guiding...

A View From the Grandstand Zizi and Chris Howell – Super Fans at Saratoga By Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- Here’s a little context for this article. Back in its infancy, Tracksideview had a staff of two people – founder Ron Correll and his know-nothing sidekick Bob Hill. As...

Life Is Good sparkles in G2 John A. Nerud By Keith McCalmont ELMONT, N.Y. – CHC Inc. and WinStar Farm’s multiple Grade 1-winner Life Is Good proved to be much the best in a showdown with Grade 1-winner Speaker’s Corner in Saturday’s Grade 2, $250,000 John A. Nerud, a...

By Lynne Snierson —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Heavy favorite and Grade 1 winner Bella Sofia made every pole a victorious one as she defeated a compact but competitive field in the 65th running of Friday’s Grade 2, $300,000 Bed o’ Roses at Belmont Park. Trained by Rudy Rodriguez...

By Kelly Rae Coroy —- The third and final leg of racings Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes will once again highlight fashion that showcases elegance, prestige and class. Though New York City is one of the world’s fashion hubs don’t let that intimidate your...

By Kelly Rae Coroy —- While the Kentucky Derby showcased more of the traditional look of wide brim hats and elegant dresses, the Preakness Stakes is more suited to glamor and trendier fashion. The look that dominated Derby Day are still a very acceptable but closely cropped...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- I’ll start out by taking a quick look at each of the 20 runners in this year’s Kentucky Derby on May 7. After that I’ll give my handicapping thoughts on the race. Here are the colts in post position from the...