Churchill Downs News Release: Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1

By Darren Rogers —- ‘ALL OTHERS’ 6-5 FAVORITE, BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE RUNNER-UP BOLT D’ORO 7-1 AT CONCLUSION OF KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER POOL 1 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017) – With the Kentucky Derby still 23 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of “All Other...
Posted On 27 Nov 2017
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Gun Runner is Top Gun in Final NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll of the Year

Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- Gun Runner is Top Gun in Final NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll of the Year (receives all 40 first-place votes) Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, November 6, 2017) – With the conclusion of the running of the 34th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar...
Posted On 07 Nov 2017
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Breeders’ Cup Saturday: “View From the Grandstand” Selections

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Featured Columnist —- Race 4 – BC Juvenile Filly – G1 Wonder Gadot (11) has raced exclusively on turf and synth, but her works on dirt indicate she can adapt to that surface too. The pedigree says she’ll like dirt so I’m taking a shot with her. I...
Posted On 03 Nov 2017
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Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Selections

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Columnist —- Tracksideview’s “View From the Grandstand” columnist offers up his Friday Breeders’ Cup selections. Del Mar Race 6 – BC Juvenile Filly Turf – G1 Rushing Fall (11) has been perfect for Chad Brown and relatively...
Posted On 01 Nov 2017
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Mike Battaglia Retires as Keeneland On-Air Handicapper/Racing Analyst

By Amy Gregory —- Mike Battaglia; All by Coady Photo LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 28, 2017) – Keeneland officials have announced that popular handicapper and racing analyst Mike Battaglia will step down from his on-air race-day duties at Keeneland with today’s close of the Fall...
Posted On 28 Oct 2017
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2017 Breeders Cup Preview

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Write —- Juvenile Turf Distance 1 Mile 2YO Nelson: Just missed in the Grade II Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes to Roaring Lion who would be the favorite if he did come. I like him because he tends to be forwardly placed which will serve him...
Posted On 24 Oct 2017
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Gun Runner Remains in First Place on NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

By Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- Gun Runner; Coady Photography Gun Runner Retains First Place in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, October 23 2017) – Eleven days remaining until the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, week 39 of the National Thoroughbred...
Posted On 24 Oct 2017
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Gun Runner Remains in First Place on NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

By Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- Gun Runner Remains in First Place in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, October 16 2017) – With eighteen days remaining until the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, week 38 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association...
Posted On 17 Oct 2017
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Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Starting Berths Filled

The 2017 Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge filled its final fees paid starting berth when Rushing Fall took the 27th running of the Grade 3 Jessamine Stakes for 2-year-old fillies; below is the complete list of winners. The 2017 Breeders’...
Posted On 11 Oct 2017
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Gun Runner Retains First Place on NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- Gun Runner Retains First Place in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Monday, October 9, 2017) – Week 37 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll for horses of all age shows little to no change in the...
Posted On 10 Oct 2017
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