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Black Caviar back in the paddock with Ascot in mind
BLACK CAVIAR has been sent for a spell, will not run in Sydney this autumn and may have just one more run in Australia before taking on the world's best…
February 21 2012, 7:36am | Visit source ›
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The bottom line is that NYRA, Thoroughbreds which race at its tracks, and horsemen, are all better off now than they were last year. Yet there is one part of…
February 21 2012, 5:35am | Visit source ›
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Big Horseplayers Can Be Quite Fickle
I have worked at tracks for years. There was a big player who would fit the category of a whale. They said, ”you would never break him as he had…
February 20 2012, 4:39pm | Visit source ›
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I was not, and perhaps still not, a huge fan of HBO’s LUCK. But maybe it’s my hope springs eternal nature, or just plain curiosity that has kept me coming…
February 20 2012, 4:37pm | Visit source ›
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Fillies have impressive track record at the Fair Grounds
The Fair Grounds has built a reputation for being a place for filly-watching. Sure, 3-year-old males will receive top billing next Saturday when they race in the Risen Star. That…
February 19 2012, 10:37am | Visit source ›
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Horse racing set to return to Fargo
Horse racing is coming back to Fargo. The North Dakota Racing Commission voted Thursday to approve Fargo races for July 14 and 15 and July 21 and 22. The second…
February 19 2012, 10:10am | Visit source ›
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Couple raises thoroughbreds on south Georgia farm
On a farm in southern Laurens County, a man guides his horse out of the stables and into a fenced-off pen for playtime. As part of the breaking process, the…
February 18 2012, 12:43pm | Visit source ›
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Play Away - Handicap Contests Aplenty
OK you want to play? Well, there is plenty of opportunities online to play away - some for free and some for just a few bucks. Here's the rundown for…
February 18 2012, 12:39pm | Visit source ›
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Black Caviar is tired after equalling wins record (replay)
THE great Black Caviar may have run her last race on Australian soil. The world's highest-rated sprinter was electrifying in her Lightning Stakes win at Flemington yesterday, equalling the 19…
February 18 2012, 8:36am | Visit source ›
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Hovdey: Colorless ruling lacks common sense
News item of the day: “Stating that ‘there is no sustaining merit to the request,’ New York stewards have denied Dr. Kendall Hansen permission to dye the mane and tail…
February 17 2012, 5:15pm | Visit source ›
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Finley: Castellano made the right call
Union Rags was the best 2-year-old to race in 2011 and comes from a stable that has already shown it knows how to win the Kentucky Derby. It was no…
February 17 2012, 12:50pm | Visit source ›
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Horseplayer World Series a big chance for bettors, great and small
The number of opportunities to win a six-figure amount in horse race betting are few and far between. You can wait for pick six carry-overs and try outwitting large syndicate…
February 17 2012, 5:25am | Visit source ›
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Can Aristotle Make You A Better Handicapper?
In an attempt to explain why things happen Greek philosopher Aristotle developed an analytical scheme known as the “Four Causes.” It included 1) Material 2) Formal 3) Efficient 4) Final.
February 16 2012, 6:45am | Visit source ›
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What the? Horse racing on frozen lake - video
Jockeys shared the winner's enclosure with skiers at the annual White Turf meeting in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The famous resort's frozen lake played host to a number of events -…
February 14 2012, 7:13pm | Visit source ›
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Cot Campbell is Wrong About 'Luck'
Admittedly I could have come up with a more creative and diplomatic title for this post, but nothing else comes to mind at the moment. In any case, the title…
February 14 2012, 8:55am | Visit source ›
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West: Baffert, Pletcher are sure-fire talent agents
Who are the contenders and notable travelers on the road to this year's Triple Crown? The question has become increasingly difficult to answer. With horses often appearing on the scene…
February 13 2012, 7:52am | Visit source ›
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Live thoroughbred racing returns to the Chicagoland area with the opening of Hawthorne Race Course for its Spring 2012 meet. Opening day is Friday, February 17th, the first of forty-one…
February 13 2012, 7:50am | Visit source ›
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Single pool record for first Derby Future Wager
The opening pool of the 2012 Kentucky Derby Future Wager eclipsed the previous single-pool record for total wagering handle with $631,304 combined wagered in the win and exacta pools.
February 13 2012, 7:46am | Visit source ›
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Not Betting a Dime, a ‘Voucher Vulture’ Cleans Up at the Slots
LIKE a bird of prey, Gary Bemsel swept past thousands of video slot machines, swiftly scanning them, looking for little jackpots — winnings left by bettors at the vast Resorts…
February 12 2012, 7:23pm | Visit source ›
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Thoroughbred industry comes together to form Aftercare Alliance
A broad-based group of Thoroughbred industry stakeholders announced Thursday the establishment of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) -- an organization designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare…
February 9 2012, 11:57am | Visit source ›
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Jockey Mike Smith: 12 wins away from 5,000 victories for jockey Mike Smith
The two-time Eclipse Award winner has racked up impressive numbers in his career, including wins in each leg of the Triple Crown. With only a dozen more, he'll have 5,000…
February 9 2012, 11:11am | Visit source ›
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A Saturday Afternoon Horse: "Luck", Lasix and 42 & Change...
OK, don’t be looking for the fastest half mile of the day, the 42 and change is what Wewoka Switch paid in breaking his maiden yesterday in the 8th at…
February 4 2012, 10:42am | Visit source ›
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Genaro: How Much is an Eclipse Award Worth?
On January 17, Thoroughbred racing crowned its champions at the Eclipse Awards in Beverly Hills. Unlike most sports, in which champions are determined on the field of play, in racing,…
February 2 2012, 7:41am | Visit source ›
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Interesting Dichotomy between NHC 13 and HBO's "Luck"
Anyone who tuned in to the much-acclaimed HBO premiere of "Luck" on Sunday night -- much like NJ Horseplayer, who watched it two times -- came away highly entertained but,…
January 30 2012, 1:31pm | Visit source ›
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West: Which path will Hansen take?
And so will the fey gray who's fast and flashy, diminutive but determined, become the next championship embarrassment? Another mincing disappointment with a crown? Will Hansen's journey to Kentucky veer…
January 30 2012, 7:56am | Visit source ›
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It’s an interesting day in Hallandale, with the return of Hansen the 2011 two year old champ in the Grade 3, 1 mile Holy Bull Stakes. The white flash has…
January 29 2012, 10:09am | Visit source ›
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This year, the Sunshine Millions is an all-Florida Affair. In years past, the day was split between Santa Anita and Gulfstream, where races were restricted to Cal-breds and Florida- breds.…
January 27 2012, 7:37pm | Visit source ›
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Lady of Fifty could be Hollendorfer's next Kentucky Oaks filly
Having a top notch three-year old filly is nothing new to trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. Three times, Hollendorfer has gotten one of his ladies to the winners circle in the Kentucky…
January 26 2012, 10:57am | Visit source ›
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Novak: Horseplayers takes center stage
Horseplayers seldom burst into the spotlight of the racing world. Owners do -- almost as often as trainers, jockeys, and equine athletes -- but the guy in the grandstand goes…
January 26 2012, 10:18am | Visit source ›
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Origin of a 'speed gene' in horses
A ‘SPEED GENE’ in thoroughbred horses can be traced back to a single British mare that lived in the United Kingdom around 300 years ago, according to findings published online…
January 26 2012, 7:02am | Visit source ›
