THRU THE BINOCULARS
By: John Piesen
UH OH BANGO!
On a slow weekend in a slow month of racing, I thought it might be time to take an early look down the road at the Kentucky on the first Saturday of May. After all, what's five months between friends?
In case you are
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Improve Your Win Percentage
By: Ray Taulbot
Most men capable of thinking will agree that ignorance is the most costly element in human existence. Under certain cirucmstanc
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Eclipse Awards set for January 18
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - The 39th annual Eclipse Awards presentation will be held on Monday, January 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel
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Summer Bird recuperating at Oaklawn
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hot Springs, AR (Sports Network) - Belmont and Travers Stakes winner Summer Bird is recuperating from surgery at Oaklawn Park. The three-year-old colt arrived earlier this week in order to mend following leg surgery.
Expected to be named 2009 champion three-year-old, Summer Bird suffered an
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New Breeders' Cup strategic plan
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Central ideas of a new long-term strategic plan for the Breeders' Cup was approved Friday by the organization's Board of Directors. The plan was voted on during the December meeting of group.
"For 26 years the Breeders' Cup took one approach," said Satish San
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Jockey Michael Kinane announces retirement
By: SPORTS NETWORK
London, England (Sports Network) - Champion jockey Michael Kinane announced his retirement from riding on Tuesday. The 50-year-old native of Ireland concludes 34 years in horseracing.
Kinane announced his retirement at the conclusion of an historic 2009 season. He guided champion thoroughbre
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John Henry to be honored with Santa Anita statue
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (Sports Network) - Two-time Horse of the Year John Henry will be honored by Santa Anita Park with the unveiling of a bronze statue during opening day on Saturday, December 26. The presentation of the life-sized statue of the legendary thoroughbred will occur in the Paddock Gardens fol
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American Turf Club Lead
By: Joe Girardi
I can remember all the way back to when I was about eight years old (I am only 35) waiting for the weekend so we could go to the racetrack. What a f
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
December 12
- Aqueduct: Queens County H. (G3), $100,000, 3&up, 9.5f
- Fair Grounds: Louisiana Champions Day Classic, $150,000, 3&up, 9f
- Fair Grounds: Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile S., $100,000, 2yo, 6f
- Fair Grounds: Louisiana Champions Day Ladies H., $
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