THRU THE BINOCULARS
By: John Piesen
SUPER SATURDAY AT BELMONT, KEENELAND
While the film Secretariat is re-making glorious history this weekend in movie theaters across the land, there is some actual, real live racing going on…specifically at Belmont Park and Keeneland, which, on Saturday, will
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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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American Turf Club Lead
By: Joe Girardi
On Saturday October 2nd, Belmont hosted one of their Breeders’ Cup Preview days when they hosted five Grade I races all leading into Bree
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Famed Del Mar to be sold
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Del Mar, CA (Sports Network) - The city of Del Mar has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to buy Del Mar Race Track and the surrounding fairgrounds from the state of California.
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Zenyatta takes jog at Hollywood Park
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) - Undefeated mare Zenyatta took to the track Thursday morning for the first time since her victory last Saturday in the $250,000 Lady's Secret Stakes. The six-year-old champion jogged at Hollywood Park.
Zenyatta, owned by Jerry and Ann Moss, is being prepared b
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NBC and Churchill Downs agree to Kentucky Derby extension
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Churchill Downs and NBC Sports have reached an agreement to keep the broadcast of the Kentucky Derby on the network through 2015. Financial details of the agreement were not released.
In an announcement on Thursday the two companies agreed to a five-year contr
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Rinterval doing fine after paddock mishap
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Highly regarded mare Rinterval is expected back at Keeneland Tuesday afternoon after a paddock accident at Hollywood Park on Saturday. The five-year-old chestnut mare flipped in the paddock before the $250,000 Lady's Secret Stakes.
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Rinterval doing fine after paddock mishap
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Highly regarded mare Rinterval is expected back at Keeneland Tuesday afternoon after a paddock accident at Hollywood Park on Saturday. The five-year-old chestnut mare flipped in the paddock before the $250,000 Lady's Secret Stakes.
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Overlooked Richard's Kid takes Goodwood Handicap
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Normally if a horse is coming off two straight wins in the $1 million Pacific Classic, he would be one of the favorites in his next start. Not Richard's Kid.
Coming off his second victory in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar,
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Havre de Grace gets best of Blind Luck
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Bensalem, PA (Sports Network) - Leading three-year-old filly Blind Luck was upset by Havre de Grace in the $750,000 Cotillion Stakes for three-year-old fillies at Parx Racing in suburban Philadelphia.
It was the third straight meeting between the two fillies
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Haynesfield takes Jockey Club Gold Cup
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Front-running Haynesfield led the entire way in winning Saturday's $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. The four- year-old colt defeated 4-5 favorite Blame in the six-horse field.
Ridden by Ramon Dominguez, Haynesfield
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Zenyatta makes it three straight Lady's Secret wins
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) - Leading thoroughbred Zenyatta extended her career unbeaten streak to 19 with Saturday's victory in the $250,000 Lady's Secret Stakes in the Oak Tree meeting at Hollywood Park. It is the third straight win for the six-year-old mare
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Weekly Television schedule
October 8
- Alcibades and Phoenix Stakes (Keeneland), 4:30-5:30pm, ESPN2
October 9
- Shadwell Turf Mile, Breeders' Futurity, and First Lady (Keeneland), 4:30-6:00pm, ESPN Classic
October 10
Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
October 8
- Keeneland: Darley Alcibiades S. (G1), $400,000, 2yo f, 8.5f
- Keeneland: Phoenix Breeders' Cup (G3), $175,000, 3&up, 6f
October 9
- Belmont Park: Champagne S. (G1), $300,000, 2yo, 8f
- Belmont Park: Frizette S. (G1), $300,
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