Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - The first two races in the new points-based "Road to the Kentucky Derby" series are in the books, giving a pair of 2-year- olds the early lead. The new system replaces the use of graded stakes earnings as the criteria for the 20 Kentucky Derby starters.
(Sports Network) - Trainer Dale Romans is having the kind of year that any conditioner would love to have. The Kentucky native will continue his high- flying season Saturday afternoon when he sends out his two best 3-year-olds.
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Woodbine Mile winner Wise Dan tops a field of 12 for Saturday's 27th running of the $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile at Keeneland Racecourse. Wise Dan finished fourth in last year's running to Gio Pon
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Jamaica Stakes highlighted by Dullahan
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Elmont, NY (Sports Network) - Pacific Classic winner Dullahan returns to the races Saturday in the $400,000 Jamaica Stakes for 3-year-olds at Belmont Park. Dullahan, trained by Dale Romans, will face seven rivals in the 1 1/8-mile race on Belmont's inner turf course.
"By sending Dullahan to
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Breeders' Cup Mile next for Animal Kingdom
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Elkton, MD (Sports Network) - Eclipse Award champion Animal Kingdom will return to the races in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, Nov. 3. It will be his first start since winning on grass at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 18.
"Coming off the la
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Game On Dude back on top in NTRA Poll
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Following two weeks away from the throne, Game On Dude has reclaimed first-place in the NTRA National Thoroughbred Poll. The 5-year-old gelding was able to bounce back with a commanding win in the Awesome Again Stakes.
Trained by Bob Baffert, Game On Dude capt
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Friday spill proves no deterrent to Bejarano
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (Sports Network) - Veteran jockey Rafael Bejarano overcame a racing mishap Friday to win four stakes races Saturday at Santa Anita Park. Bejarano escaped serious injury when he was thrown in the fifth race Friday.
The 30-year-old rider is represented by jock
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Weekly Television Schedule
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
October 6
- Belmont Park: Foxwoods Champagne S. (G1), $400,000, 2yo, 8f (Breeders' Cup Challenge race)
- Belmont Park: Frizette S. (G1), $400,000, 2yo f, 8f (Breeders' Cup Challenge race)
- Belmont Park: Jamaica H. (G1), $400,000, 3yo, 9f (turf)
- Calder Race Course: Ken
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