May 25, 2012 - American Turf Monthly Magazine Handicapping Newsletter

Two weeks back, I gave out two horses on opening day at Monmouth Park on my John Piesen Hot Line (1-888-612-2283). One was Final Forest at $5.40. Nothing special there. The other was Speeding Again, a first-time starter who was creating quite a buzz in and around the various watering holes on the

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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 bei

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The following is an interesting lead about false favorites. With all the tracks available at simulcast outlets this may help catch a few winners.

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Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) - The trainer of I'll Have Another, the horse who will run for the Triple Crown next month at the Belmont Stakes, is facing a suspension after a filly he trained tested positive for an excess of carbon dioxide.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Thirty-four years ago, a chestnut colt that wintered in California won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. This year, a chestnut colt that prepped at Santa Anita has taken the first two legs of the Triple Crown.

Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another is enjoying his accommodations at Belmont Park, less than three weeks from the $1 million Belmont Stakes on June 9.

The chestnut colt is under the supervision of Jack Sisterson, assistant to trainer Doug O'Ne

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Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - As expected, there has been a jockey change for Union Rags in the upcoming Belmont Stakes. The colt's exercise rider Peter Brette confirmed on Twitter that John Velazquez will replace Julien Leparoux for the final race of the Triple Crown.

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It's not much fun being torn down the middle.

Part of me, a really big part of me, would love to see I'll Have Another complete the Triple Crown by winning the Belmont Stakes on June 9.

We haven't had a Triple Crown winner since "Welcome Back Kotter"

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New York, NY (Sports Network) - Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another, following his Preakness Stakes victory, is the unanimous choice among voters in this week's NTRA Three-Year-Old Poll. The chestnut colt also climbed into second-place in the National Poll.

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - I'll Have Another is on his way to Belmont Park with the Triple Crown steadfast in his sights.

After running down Bodemeister to win the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths in Louisville, I'll Have Another chased and caught the favorite agai

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Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - Dullahan, third in the Kentucky Derby, is skipping Saturday's Preakness Stakes to prepare for the Belmont Stakes on June 9. The colt posted a workout Saturday morning at Churchill Downs for the upcoming 1 1/2 mile Test of Champions.

Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Oaklawn Handicap winner Alternation held off Nehro at the wire to capture Friday's $300,000 Pimlico Special at Pimlico Race Course. Run for the first time since 2008, the 1 3/16 mile race was held the day before and at the same distance as the Prea

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Weekly Television Schedule

June 9

Belmont Stakes, 5:00-6:30PM, NBC

November 2

Breeders' Cup Friday, 4:00-8:00PM, NBC Sports Network

November 3

Breeders' Cup Saturday, 3:30-8:00PM, NBC Sports Network
Breeders' Cup Classic, 8:00-9:00PM, NBC

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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule

May 26

Arlington Park: Arlington Matron S. (G3), $150,000, 3&up, f&m, 9f
Arlington Park: Arlington Classic, $125,000, 3yo, 8.5f T
Belmont Park: Sheepshead Bay S. (G2), $200,000, 3&up, f&m, 11f T
Churchill Downs: Louisville H. (G3), $100,000, 3&

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