Belmont at the Big A Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont at the Big A Notes A trio of Pletcher-trained Belmont Stakes contenders on the work tab G3 Chick Lang-winner Frost Free set for G1 Woody Stephens Dornoch breezes for G1 Belmont Stakes Star Fortress en route for G1 New York OZONE PARK, N.Y. –...
Posted On 25 May 2024
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Gulfstream: Casse has ‘Eyes’ on a ‘Win’ in Saturday’s Mr. Steele; Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $225,000

By David Joseph —- Casse has ‘Eyes’ on a ‘Win’ in Saturday’s Mr. Steele Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $225,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Mark Casse looks doubly tough to beat in Saturday’s $95,000 Mr. Steele, in which the Hall of Fame trainer will be represented...
Posted On 24 May 2024
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Thursday, May 23, 2024

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 Grand Slam Smile; Benoit MELAIR STAKES: GRAND SLAM SMILE BACK IN ACTION FOR SPECHT FRAN’S VALENTINE: STAY AND SCAM GETS CLASS RELIEF MEMORIAL DAY: 3 GRADED STAKES, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS, MORE TRAINER KNAPP HAS ANOTHER 3-WIN...
Posted On 24 May 2024
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Belmont at the Big A Notes 05/22

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont at the Big A Notes Batten Down to target G1 Belmont Stakes as part of talented BSRF contingent for HOF trainer Bill Mott Kentucky Derby-winner Mystik Dan settles in at Saratoga; Kentucky Oaks-winner Thorpedo Anna on the work tab Aspen Grove...
Posted On 23 May 2024
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Belmont at the Big A Notes 05/18

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Belmont at the Big A Notes Sierra Leone returns to work tab at Saratoga Charlie Appleby-trained quartet on the work tab at Saratoga G1 BC Classic-winner White Abarrio records bullet work Alogon points to G1 Jaipur Hades heading to G1 Haskell; Eamonn...
Posted On 19 May 2024
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Preakness 149: It’s All About Family with Preakness Favorite Mystik Dan

David Joseph Maryland Racing —- May 17, 2024 Jon Kral Photo It’s All About Family with Preakness Favorite Mystik Dan Baffert: Imagination ‘Needs to Separate Himself’ Catching Freedom ‘Bucking and Squealing’ after Galloping Tuscan Gold ‘Very Focused’ for Middle Jewel of...
Posted On 17 May 2024
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Thursday, May 16, 2024

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 HERNANDEZ RIDES AT SANTA ANITA SATURDAY AFTER MUTH SCRATCH 3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES SQUARE OFF IN FRIDAY ALLOWANCE $5 MILLION 1/ST GRAND 3 PICK ‘EM CHALLENGE STARTS SATURDAY JOCKEY’S RACE IS TIGHT ENTERING WEEK 5 OF HOLLYWOOD MEET...
Posted On 17 May 2024
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Preakness 149: McPeek ‘Going to Enjoy’ Mystik Dan’s Preakness Run Saturday

By David Joseph —- Maryland Racing May 16, 2024 McPeek ‘Going to Enjoy’ Mystik Dan’s Preakness Run Saturday McPeek, Lukas Entertain at Thursday’s Alibi Breakfast Baffert: Imagination ‘Will Be Tough’ in $2 Million Preakness Cox Seeks Career Triple Crown Sweep in 149th...
Posted On 17 May 2024
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Preakness 149: G3 Winner Apple Picker Seeks Rebound in $100,000 Skipat

David Joseph —- Apple Picker; Barbara Fritchie, Md Racing Photo G3 Winner Apple Picker Seeks Rebound in $100,000 Skipat Among Nine Stakes Worth $3.3 Million on Preakness (G1) Card BALTIMORE – Already a graded-stakes winner that also owns a victory over the track, Michael...
Posted On 15 May 2024
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Preakness 149: ‘Big’ Girl Ready to Roll in Allaire du Pont

David Joseph Maryland Racing —- Intrepid Dream; Heavenly Cause Photo ‘Big’ Girl Ready to Roll in Allaire du Pont Intrepid Dream Looks for Sixth Straight Win Friday at Pimlico BALTIMORE – When trainer Gary Capuano says that his 6-year-old mare Intrepid Dream is on the large...
Posted On 15 May 2024
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