THRU THE BINOCULARS
By: John Piesen
THE DERBY'S CALIFORNIA ANGLE
Of the top dozen 3-year-olds in most Kentucky Derby polls, five have done most of their racing, and have made their reputations on the southern California circuit.
Before the legendary Swaps came alon
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American Turf Club Lead
By: Joe Girardi
Just when you think they are finally over there is still another prep to be run. The Kentucky Derby is just a week away and there is still a prep ra
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Money Management Fundementals
By: Ray Taulbot
We are keenly aware that what one player considers a good winning percentage
may not appear very good to another player. Likewise, what one bettor
considers go
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Rachel opens eyes with sharp drill
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Word from Churchill Downs on Monday morning was that defending Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra had an eye- popping six-furlong
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Pacific Classic to be run on final Saturday in August
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Del Mar, CA (Sports Network) - Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced Wednesday that the track's premier event, the $1 million Pacific Classic, will be held on Saturday, August 28.
The 1 1/4-mile race will be part of a three stakes afternoon.
Won last year by Richard's Kid on Labor Day, th
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Vanity thy name is Zenyatta
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) - Undefeated champion Zenyatta is back at her home base of Hollywood Park where she might make her next start. The six-year- old mare extended her career winning streak to a record-tying 16 races on April 9 when she took the $500,000 Apple Blossom Invitational at Oa
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The Two Top Derby Prospects - Eskendereya & Sidney's Candy
By: by Jeff Frank, Contributing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - With less than two weeks remaining until the Kentucky Derby, two horses have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.
Eskendereya is the consensus pre-race favorite with Santa Anita Derby winner Sidney's Candy surprisingly toiling in third, one spot
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Fair Grounds and Calder get new leaders
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Fair Grounds and Calder Race Courses, both owned by Churchill Downs, Inc., will each be getting new presidents. The announcement was made Tuesday by the parent corporation.
Taking the reins at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans will be Timothy Bryant, replacing
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Weekly Television schedule
April 24
- Untamed and Uncut: Trouble at the Track, 9:00-10:00pm, Animal Planet Canada
April 25
- Untamed and Uncut: Trouble at the Track, 1:00-2:00am, Animal Planet Canada
- Movie: Ready to Run, 3:00-4:40am, Disney
April 2
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
April 24
- Aqueduct: Withers S. (G3), $150,000, 3yo, 8f
- Churchill Downs: The Cliff's Edge Derby Trial S. (G3), $200,000, 3yo, 8f
- Fonner Park: Bosselman/Gus Fonner S., $75,000, 3&up, 8.5f
- Glyndon: Maryland Hunt Cup Timber, $75,000, 5&up, 32f T
- Gold
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