This angle was originally
devised for the purpose of getting a price on a fit, well-meant horse. Its one
weakness, however, is that
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PROS AT THE RACETRACK
By: RAY TAULBOT
The following is a lead is by Ray Taulbot and it is about
professional handicappers.
The calmest people at the racetrack
are the pros; the most frenetic, those who expect to win every bet they make or
a
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Up the Backstretch: No Wise Dan means Woodbine Mile wide open
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - For the first time since 2011 a thoroughbred other than Wise Dan will win Sunday's $1 million Woodbine Mile.
The two-time Horse of the Year raced just two weeks ago at Saratoga as he was making his return to the track by winning the Bernard Baruch a
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California Chrome will not be by himself in PA Derby
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - If anyone thought that next week's Pennsylvania Derby was going to be a walkover for Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome, think again as some other quality 3-year-olds are expected for the $1 million, 1 1/8-mile rac
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Lexie Lou headlines Canadian Stakes
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - Queen's Plate winner Lexie Lou leads a field of 10 fillies and mares into Sunday's $300,000 Canadian Stakes at Woodbine.
The filly became the 35th female to win the Queen's Plate and can guarantee herself a place in this year's Breeders' Cup Filly and
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'Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions' coming to Arcadia
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Arcadia, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - A "Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions" will be unveiled in the City of Arcadia, home to Santa Anita Park, on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The Arcadia Historical Society, City of Arcadia and Santa Anita Park announced Monday that the "Thoroughbred Racin
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Retirement has Palace Malice drop in top 10
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Former top ranked thoroughbred Palace Malice suffered a major drop in the rankings this week following his retirement from racing.
The 4-year-old colt, owned by Dogwood Stable and trained by Todd Pletcher, was retired after sustaining an in
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'All systems go' for California Chrome after Saturday's public workout
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Los Alamitos, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Saturday's public workout for Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome delighted all those connected to the 3-year-old colt as he prepares for the Pennsylvania Derby.
"All systems go for Chrome and Victor after going six furl
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Soi Phet blazes to victory in Los Alamitos Mile
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Los Alamitos, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Soi Phet, ridden by Kent Desormeaux, broke his own record for eight furlongs as the gelding won Saturday's $200,000 Los Alamitos Mile at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Trained by Leonard Powell, Soi Phet went off as the 9-2 third pick in the eight-hor
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Don't Tell Sophia wins return in Churchill's Locust Grove
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - Don't Tell Sophia, making her first start in nearly six months, won Saturday's $100,000 Locust Grove Stakes going 1 1/16 miles at Churchill Downs.
Trained by co-owner Phil Sims and ridden by Joe Rocco Jr., Don't Tell Sophia went off as the 2-1 second pick
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On Fire Baby meets Molly Morgan in Churchill's Locust Grove
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - On Fire Baby gets back into action Saturday in Churchill Downs' $100,000 Locust Grove Stakes going 1 1/16 miles on the main track.
The 5-year-old gray mare will renew her rivalry with Molly Morgan. Each has defeated the other in two meetings th
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Itsmyluckyday finds his way into top 10
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Itsmyluckyday nosed out rival 4-year-old Moreno to win Saturday's Woodward at Saratoga and was rewarded with entry into the NTRA Thoroughbred Poll for races through the Labor Day weekend.
Trained by Eddie Plesa, Itsmyluckyday nailed Moreno at the wire to
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Weekly Television Schedule
Sept. 14 - Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT, Woodbine) 5-6:30 p.m. FOX Sports 1
Sept. 27 - Jockey Club Gold Cup and Awesome Again, 6-8:00 p.m. NBC Sports Network
Oct. 4 - Thoroughbred Club of America, Breeders' Futurity, and Shadwell Mile
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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
September 13 - Arlington International: Pucker Up S. (G3), $150,000, 3yo f, 9f
- Belmont Park: Noble Damsel H. (G3), $200,000, 3&up f&m, 8f
- Belmont Park: Sands Point S. (G2), $500,000, 3yo f, 9f
- Canterbury Park: Mystic Lake Derby, $200,000, 3yo, 8f
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