THRU THE BINOCULARS
By: John Piesen
SWORD DANCER SATURDAY AT THE SPA
It seems that nobody got the memo.
As far back as I can remember, the lead was the best place to be in dirt races at Saratoga. Watching hundreds (thousands?) of races over the years from the roof
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REPEATER POWER PLAYS
By: RAY TAULBOT
Ask yourself a simple question: Do you have the temperament to lose nine out of 10 plays—even if the tenth is a winner at a $30.00 mutuel? Most horseplayers can’t stomach the idea of a zero-for-nine streak. In addition, they don’t
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Another purse boost for Louisiana Derby
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - For the second straight year the Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds will receive an increase in purse money. The 1 1/8- mile race for three-year-olds will be worth $1
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2010 Racing Hall of Fame class inducted
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Saratoga Springs, NY (Sports Network) - Former Horses of the Year Point Given and Azeri, along with Best Pal and retired jockey Randy Romero, were inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame on Friday.
Also enshrined were 19th century horse Har
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Haskell winner Lookin At Lucky back home
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Del Mar, CA (Sports Network) - Haskell Invitational winner Lookin At Lucky safely arrived at Del Mar on Wednesday morning from Monmouth Park. The three- year-old colt was unable to travel after developing a fever following his impressive victory.
"He looks good," trainer Bob Baffert commente
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Zenyatta returns to Hollywood Park home
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) - Undefeated champion mare Zenyatta has been safely returned to her home base at Hollywood Park. The six-year-old was vanned from Del Mar three days after recording her 18th consecutive victory on Saturday in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes.
Zenyatta, owned by Jer
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Solid workout for Rachel Alexandra
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Saratoga Springs, NY (Sports Network) - Defending Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra continued her preparations for the upcoming Personal Ensign Stakes with a six-furlong workout Monday morning. The four-year-old filly is in training to go 1 1/4-miles on Sunday, August 29 at Saratoga.
Jockey
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Rematch between Blame and Quality Road not immediate
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Saturday's dramatic stretch drive between Blame and Quality Road in the Whitney Handicap will have to satisfy race fans for more than a month. The earliest the two four-year-olds will meet again appears to be the Jockey Club Gold Cup in October.
Whitney wi
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American Turf Club Lead
By: Joe Girardi
On Saturday August 7th at
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
August 13
- Del Mar: Daisycutter H., $75,000, 3&up f&m, 5f T
- Saratoga: National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2), $150,000, 3yo, 9f T
August 14
- Del Mar: La Jolla H. (G2), $150,000, 3yo, 8.5f T
- Ellis Park: Gardenia (G3), $1
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