Through The Binoculars
By: JOHN PIESEN
For years, there has been one constant at Monmouth Park.
Whenever they put up the big bucks, those arrogant big-name jockeys from New York come in to take the money.
Back when, it was Baeza or Ycaza or Cordero. In 2006, it's Johnny V (the Haskell) and Santos (the Oak
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Double Action Angle
By: Ray Taulbot
This angle was originally devised for the purpose of getting a price on a fit, well-meant horse. Its one weakness, however, is that horses frequently are dropped in class or claiming price for reasons other than a trying effort next start. This being so, the handicapper is frequ
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AMERICAN TURF CLUB LEAD
By: JOE GIRARDI
When the big meetings like Saratoga come around there is usually excitement among race fans for many reasons. One is the allure of the racetrack itself, the town of Saratoga and the surrounding areas but one of the biggest attractions with these big meetings are th
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Lava Man one to beat in Pacific Classic
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Del Mar, CA (Sports Network) - Lava Man, undefeated in five starts this year, is the 8-5 morning line favorite for Sunday's $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar. The 1 1/4 mile race has drawn a field of eight for Del Mar's signature event.
Lava Man
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Barbaro well enough to go outside
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Kennett Square, PA (Sports Network) - Doctor Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the George D. Widener Large Animal Hospital, reports that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro is taking short trips outside of his stall in the ICU.
"We felt he was ready fo
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Weekly Television Schedule
August 20
- Horse Racing: Pacific Classic and Longeacres Mile, 7:00-8:00pm, ESPN2
August 22
Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
August 19
- Arlington Park, Arlington Oaks (G3), $100,000, 3yo f, 9f
- Del Mar, Del Mar Oaks (G1), $400,000, 3yo f, 9f T
- Ellis Park, Ellis Park Breeders' Cup Turf, $100,000, 8.
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