As another year comes to an end and will welcome in 2013 we have some wishes for
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Donn Handicap work for Take Charge Indy
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Take Charge Indy, 2012 Florida Derby winner, had his first workout Friday morning leading to the Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park. The colt worked three-furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center.
"He's right on schedule," said trainer Patrick Byrne. "He
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Game On Dude to go for San Antonio repeat
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (Sports Network) - Leading older thoroughbred Game On Dude will be given the opportunity to defend his title in the San Antonio Handicap during Santa Anita's upcoming 76th race meet. The 5-year-old gelding is expected to make his 2013 debut in the 1 1/8-mile stakes on the first Sunday
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager dates set
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (Sports Network) - The dates for the 2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools have been released. The three pools lead up to the 139th Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs.
"We were very encouraged by the strength of our Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools in 20
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Romans has 2-year-olds ready for next step
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Trainer Dale Romans was a major factor in the 2012 Triple Crown series with Dullahan winning the Blue Grass Stakes and finishing third in the Kentucky Derby.
For the upcoming 2013 racing season Romans is getting ready a pair of colts for another try at
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Santa Anita heavy with social media
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (Sports Network) - Social media platforms will be a prime focus for Santa Anita Park during its upcoming 76th racing season. The track has also unveiled a brand new website.
Leading the effort at Santa Anita in social media are Kattie Abbott, the track's Social Media Manager and
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Maryland Racing Commission approves 10-year racing agreement
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Laurel, MD (Sports Network) - Tuesday afternoon the Maryland Racing Commission approved last week's 10-year racing agreement that had been reached among the state's thoroughbred racing groups. The Maryland Jockey Club will have 146 days of live thoroughbred racing in 2013.
"The long-term agr
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Penn National announces new stakes
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Grantville, PA (Sports Network) - Grass running 3-year-olds will have a brand new stakes next year at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. The central Pennsylvania track will conduct the $500,000 Penn Mile on June 1.
"We are extremely excited to offer an opportunity for some of the
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Up the Backstretch: History of Violence
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
(Sports Network) - Trainer Todd Pletcher once again has a wealth of talent for the upcoming Kentucky Derby season. The Eclipse Award winning conditioner not only has Breeders' Cup Juvenile champ Shanghai Bobby, he now has another 2- year-old colt aiming for the Run for the Roses.
Saturday at
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Violence vanquishes field in CashCall Futurity
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) - Post-time favorite Violence remained undefeated with a late running victory in Saturday's $750,000 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park. The 2-year-old is a stablemate of Breeders' Cup Juvenile champ Shanghai Bobby.
Trained by Todd Pletcher, Violence went off
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Weekly Television Schedule
December 25
- 2012 US Equestrian Festival Nations Cup, 3:00PM-4:00PM, CBS Sports
- 2012 US Equestrian Festival National Championships, 4:00PM-5:00PM, CBS Sports
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
December 22
- Fair Grounds: Blushing K.D. H., $75,000, 3&up, f/m, 8.5f (turf)
- Fair Grounds: Bonapaw S., $75,000, 3&up, 5.5f (turf)
- Fair Grounds: Buddy Diliberto Memorial H., $75,000, 3&up, 8.5f (turf)
- Gulfstream Park: El Prado S., $75,000, 3&up, 8f
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