BAFFERT’S MCKINZIE & HOLLENDORFER’S BATTLE OF MIDWAY SQUARE OFF IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II SAN PASQUA

By Mike Willman —- MCKINZIE LOOKING FOR BIG 2019 Benoit Photo BAFFERT’S MCKINZIE & HOLLENDORFER’S BATTLE OF MIDWAY SQUARE OFF IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SAN PASQUAL STAKES AT 1 1/8 MILES DABSTER, WHO ASSUMES ROLE OF ‘OTHER BAFFERT,’ ALSO RATES BIG CHANCE; FIRST...
Posted On 01 Feb 2019
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Aqueduct: Afleet Destiny aims for high marks in Busanda

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A full field of 11 sophomore fillies will compete in the 46th running of the $100,000 Busanda contested at 1 1/8 miles on Sunday at Aqueduct Racetrack in the hopes of acquiring qualifying points for the Kentucky Oaks in May at...
Posted On 01 Feb 2019
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Gulfstream: Country Singer Takes Stage for Saturday’s $150,000 Swale (G3)

By David Joseph —- Country Singer Takes Stage for Saturday’s $150,000 Swale (G3) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Marablue Farm LLC’s Country Singer, an impressive winner of his two most recent races, is set to make his stakes debut in Saturday’s $150,00 Swale Stakes (G3) at...
Posted On 31 Jan 2019
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Our Braintrust looks to impress new connections in Saturday’s G3 Withers

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – After being purchased privately earlier this month, Our Braintrust will make his first start for new owner Gary Barber and trainer Mark Casse while also attempting to earn more Kentucky Derby qualifying points when he competes...
Posted On 30 Jan 2019
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Gulfstream: Maximus Mischief All Business for Saturday’s Holy Bull (G2)

By David Joseph —- Maximus Mischief All Business for Saturday’s Holy Bull (G2) Undefeated Remsen (G2) Winner Set for 3-Year-Old Debut HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Saturday’s $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull (G2) will once again prove to be a pivotal stop on the Road to the $1...
Posted On 30 Jan 2019
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OXFORD COMMA LOOKS TO MAKE IT FIVE IN A ROW IN MENARD MEMORIAL OVERNIGHT STAKES

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (January 28, 2019) – Sandra New’s Oxford Comma has done nothing wrong in her past four outings and will seek another trip to the winner’s circle as the 3-1 morning line favorite in Saturday’s $75,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial Overnight Stakes –...
Posted On 30 Jan 2019
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Pegasus Day at Gulfstream: Pletcher-Trained Copper Town Looks to Shine in Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3)

By David Joseph —- Copper Town; Photos provided by Gulfstream Park Pletcher-Trained Copper Town Looks to Shine in Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) Leading Trainer at Championship Meet Seeks Seeks Second Consecutive Hooper HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Todd Pletcher, a winner of 15...
Posted On 23 Jan 2019
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Aqueduct: Sprinters aim for fastest route in Interborough

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A talented field of eight runners is set to compete in the rescheduled $100,000 Interborough for fillies and mares 4-years-old and up going seven furlongs at Aqueduct Racetrack on Friday. The Interborough’s 98th running...
Posted On 23 Jan 2019
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OAKLAWN OPENS FRIDAY WITH SMARTY JONES STAKES

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN OPENS FRIDAY WITH SMARTY JONES STAKES HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019) – The much anticipated 2019 Oaklawn season kicks off Friday with a special 12:30 p.m. first post and the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, the first of three prep races...
Posted On 23 Jan 2019
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Accelerate ‘Happy’ to Be Running in $9 Million Pegasus World Cup (G1)

By David Joseph —- Accelerate; Lauren King Photos Accelerate ‘Happy’ to Be Running in $9 Million Pegasus World Cup (G1) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Hronis Racing LLC’s Accelerate, the 9-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday’s $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), got...
Posted On 23 Jan 2019
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