As the
calendar year comes to a close and we look forward to 2014 there have been a
lot of changes over the last few
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Up the Backstretch: Mucho Macho Man brings smiles to racing fans
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - The good news came Wednesday from Gulfstream Park that Breeders' Cup Classic champ and Horse of the Year contender Mucho Macho Man will remain in training and continue to race in 2014 as a 6-year-old.
Mucho Macho Man, owned by Reeves Thoroughbred Ra
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Mucho Macho Man to race in 2014
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hallandale Beach, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Breeders' Cup Classic winner Mucho Macho Man will remain in training for a 2014 campaign. The 5-year-old's connections made the announcement Wednesday.
"We just decided for sure (Tuesday) that we're going to target the Breeders' Cup again
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Tampa Bay Downs season begins Wednesday
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Oldsmar, FL (Sports Network) - The 2013-14 racing season at Tampa Bay Downs gets underway Wednesday as the track begins its 88th year.
"We are eager to welcome back all the fans who have contributed to our success, as well as introduce a new group of patrons to the magic of hor
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Adams promoted to president of Calder
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Miami Gardens, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Maureen Adams has been promoted to the positions of president and general manager of Calder Casino & Race Course, replacing Austin Miller. Miller was promoted to Churchill Downs Inc.'s senior vice president of gaming operations and Adams will repo
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Top two from Remsen headed to Florida
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Ozone Park, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Remsen Stakes winner Honor Code and runner-up Cairo Prince both came out of the 1 1/8-mile stakes in good shape and will spend the winter in Florida.
"He's going to be here in Florida; we'll watch him and see how he's doing," trainer Shug McGa
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Up the Backstretch: Hold off on crowning Horse of the Year
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - If you thought that the Horse of the Year conversation had been concluded after the Breeders' Cup the first weekend of November, don't count the ballots just yet.
While it still appears that Wise Dan will be named the top thoroughbred of 2013 for th
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Mutuel field and Honor Code close as Derby Future Wager favorites
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - The mutuel field and Remsen Stakes winner Honor Code closed as the favorites in the first Kentucky Derby Future Wager for the 140th Run for the Roses on May 3.
The first of four Future Wagers opened Wednesday, Nov. 27 and closed after the Remsen on Sat
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Last Gunfighter captures Hawthorne Gold Cup
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Stickney, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Post-time favorite Last Gunfighter took the lead in mid-stretch and ran to victory in Saturday's $350,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup at Hawthorne Race Course.
Trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Joe Bravo, Last Gunfighter went off as the 9-10 favorite in the eigh
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Flat Out takes Cigar Mile over Breeders' Cup winners
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Ozone Park, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Flat Out, ridden by Junior Alvarado, came wide off the final turn and drove to victory in Saturday's $500,000 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct.
The 10-horse field featured a pair of Breeders' Cup winners Groupie Doll and Goldencents, who were racing for a purse of
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Will Take Charge edges Game On Dude in Clark Handicap
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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - Leading 3-year-old Will Take Charge caught 6-5 favorite Game On Dude just before the wire to win Friday's $500,000 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs.
Will Take Charge, ridden by Luis Saez, had been racing off the pace being set by Our Double Play
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
December 7 - Garland of Roses H., Aqueduct, $75,000, 3&up f/m, 6f, Dirt
- Fred W. Hooper H (G3), Calder Race Course, $100,000, 3&up, 1 1/8m, Dirt
- My Charmer H (G3), Calder Race Course, $100,000, 3&up f/m, 1 1/8m, Turf
- Tropical Turf H (G3), Calder Race Course, $100,000, 3&
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