Practical Joke headlines G3 Dwyer

By Najja Thompson —- ELMONT, NY. – Cutting back in distance and set to make his first start since finishing fifth in the Kentucky Derby, Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence’s Practical Joke will lead a field of five in the Grade 3, $400,000 Dwyer for...
Posted On 06 Jul 2017
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Mind Your Biscuits wears the target in G3 Belmont Sprint

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Multiple Grade 1 hero Mind Your Biscuits is all set to make his first U.S. start since his impressive three-length victory in the March 25 Dubai Golden Shaheen as the anticipated favorite on Saturday when he heads a salty field of...
Posted On 06 Jul 2017
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Arlington “Ride to the Million” Stakes Previews

By Brian Spencer —- THE PIZZA MAN FACES EIGHT IN FIFTH STARS AND STRIPES ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 5, 2017) – Midwest Thoroughbred’s 2015 Grade I Arlington Million winner The Pizza Man will face eight rivals as he tackles the Grade III $100,000 Stars and Stripes once...
Posted On 06 Jul 2017
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Belmont: Stars & Stripes Racing Festival Previews; Grade 1’s Belmont Derby, Oaks

By Antony Affrunti —- Strong field takes shape for G1 Belmont Derby Invitational ELMONT, N.Y. – A field of 11 will go to the gate for a strongly competitive edition of the Grade 1, $1.2 million Belmont Derby Invitational at 1¼ miles on the inner turf as the main event...
Posted On 05 Jul 2017
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Gulfstream: Tyler Gaffalione Rides Track Record-Equaling Seven Winners

By David Joseph —- Tyler Gaffalione Rides Track Record-Equaling Seven Winners Rising Star Shares Record with Hall of Famer Jerry Bailey Adorable Miss Makes Victorious Return in $100,000 Martha Washington General McCooby Registers Upset in $100,000 Not Surprising Stakes...
Posted On 05 Jul 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • • ROMAN POISED TO MAKE SANTA ANITA HISTORY • • MILLER TIME AT SANTA ANITA, FOR PETE’S SAKE • • STEVENS AND OM HOPE TO CELEBRATE JULY 4 • • PAUL LoDUCA LEAVES TVG FOR THE BIG APPLE ‘ROMAN’ HOLIDAY IMMINENT AT SANTA ANITA In the rich history of Santa Anita...
Posted On 04 Jul 2017
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Belmont Park Notes July 3rd

NYRA RELEASE —- • O’Brien’s G1 Derby, Oaks contenders to arrive Tuesday • Shaman Ghost exits solo work in good order ahead of G2 Suburban • Governor Malibu doing well after Sunday’s scratch • NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 debuts on Fourth of July • Tumbler...
Posted On 04 Jul 2017
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LOS ALAMITOS: SUMMER THOROUGHBRED FESTIVAL BEGINS THURSDAY

By Bob Mieszerski —- THREE STAKES TO BE OFFERED DURING EIGHT-DAY SEASON CYPRESS, Calif. —The first thoroughbred meet of 2017 at Los Alamitos will begin Thursday, July 6. The eight-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival will continue through Sunday, July 16 with racing...
Posted On 03 Jul 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • • D’AMATO IS IN THE HUNT FOR AMERICAN VICTORY • • FOUR IN PURSUIT OF SANTA ANITA JOCKEY TITLE • • ARROGATE WORKS FOR THE SAN DIEGO HANDICAP • • IT WAS BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR ESPINOZA SUNDAY LONGER RACES IN THE HUNT FOR D’AMATO RUNNER Hunt, an Irish-bred son...
Posted On 03 Jul 2017
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA RELEASE —- • Oscar Performance puts in final breeze for G1 Belmont Derby; Grand Arch to make return in Forbidden Apple • Uni, Fifty Five lead Brown’s Sunday turf workers • Senior Investment, Daddys Lil Darling work in company for Belmont Derby, Oaks • G2 Penn...
Posted On 03 Jul 2017
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