Parity or Mediocrity: In Search of a Dominant Three-Year-Old

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Columnist —- American Pharoah; Anne M. Eberhardt It seems like a lifetime ago that most of us were thrilled by the dominance of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Horseracing fans had waiting 37 years for a three-year-old to win all...
Posted On 06 Mar 2018
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BOLT D’ORO MOVES INTO FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

By Joan Lawrence/NTRA —- WEST COAST REMAINS IN FIRST-PLACE FOR OLDER HORSES IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ( Monday, March 5, 2018) – The Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park this past Saturday resulted in an extensive shuffling on the top-ten ladder...
Posted On 06 Mar 2018
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON THRILLS ALL AT FAIR GROUNDS

By Mark Connor —- Hodges Photography • Yatta defends his title as thousands enjoy an action-packed day of racing NEW ORLEANS (March 3, 2018) – In step with beautiful spring weather at the venerable track, both patrons and their lovable four-legged friends enjoyed a...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Reigns as 2018 Derby Prep Season’s Top Race

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018) – The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is the strongest race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, according to proprietary data generated by Brisnet.com, the official data source of the Kentucky...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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GOOD MAGIC RETAINS FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Joan Lawrence/NTRA —- GOOD MAGIC RETAINS FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; WEST COAST REMAINS IN FIRST-PLACE FOR OLDER HORSES IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ( Monday, February 26, 2018) – With no action this week surrounding the Kentucky Derby...
Posted On 27 Feb 2018
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JOSE FERRER WINS THE GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD

By Mike Henry —- Jose Ferrer; Photos provided by Tampa Bay Downs OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs jockey Jose Ferrer has been named as the 2018 recipient of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, Santa Anita Park officials announced today. The Woolf Award, which jockeys can...
Posted On 26 Feb 2018
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GOOD MAGIC REMAINS IN FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Joan Lawrence/NTRA —- GOOD MAGIC REMAINS IN FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; WEST COAST RETAINS FIRST-PLACE FOR OLDER HORSES IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Tuesday, February 20, 2018) –Week four of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association...
Posted On 21 Feb 2018
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Kentucky Derby Update: The Derby Dispatch for Friday, Feb. 16, 2018

By Darren Rogers —- CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES KICKS OFF SATURDAY WITH RISEN STAR LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Feb. 16, 2018) – There is one “sure thing” on this year’s Road to the Kentucky Derby: compelling drama will be abundant. Over the next nine weekends, 3-year-old Thoroughbreds...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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GOOD MAGIC RETAINS FIRST-PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Joan Lawrence/NTRA —- GOOD MAGIC RETAINS FIRST-PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; WEST COAST REMAINS IN FIRST-PLACE FOR OLDER HORSES IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, February 12, 2018) –Week three of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association...
Posted On 13 Feb 2018
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Churchill Downs News Release: Pool 2 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

By Darren Rogers —- UNBEATEN McKINZIE, SURGING AUDIBLE AND MASK JOIN JUVENILE STARS GOOD MAGIC, BOLT D’ORO AMONG TOP INDIVIDUALS IN KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE POOL 2 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018) – Fast rising stars McKinzie (#13), Audible (#1) and Mask (#12) join...
Posted On 07 Feb 2018
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