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Brumeii Bachelor Gives Eastern Equine First BC Win in BC Turf Sprint
As expected, this one was a tough race in a competitive division. Even the handicappers had a hard time predicting this one. Co-favorites Fire Up The Night and American Life were only 6-1 with the second flight, six-year-old mare Natural… Read More ›
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She Needsa Brazilian Best in BC Juvenile Fillies Turf
Hawaiian Shirt Guy had one entry in the BC, and it was his first ever. She finished second in the Natalma (G1), her only start at graded level in her short career. But she in six starts, she had only… Read More ›
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BC Juvenile Fillies Turf Loaded with Talent
It’s called the Breeder’s Cup, so let’s take a minute to talk about breeding. Five of the fillies entered in this contest are by freshman sires, and four of them are ranked in the top 10 Freshman Sires, including Winter… Read More ›
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Something for Everyone in BC Turf Sprint
There’s the old verses the young, the mare taking on the boys, a $25.000 claimer, and a lot of top breeders. This should be a fun one to watch. The Turf Sprint division has been extremely competitive this year. Most… Read More ›
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Athenia Wide Open
Grade 3 for Fillies & Mares Three Years Old & Up 1 1/16 Mile Turf Post: 10/23/2016 14:35 at BEL This is one of those races where anything can happen. One of these will rise to the occasion, and it’s very hard to predict… Read More ›
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Must Be Nice Wins Valley View for Five in a Row
Valley View (G3) KEE 1 1/16 mile – Turf Filly & Mares 3&up It was the fifth start of the year for Must Be Nice and her fifth win of the year, her first for new owner John Henry and… Read More ›
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Blackberry Wins Alcibiades and Ticket to BC Juvenile Fillies
After a disappointing 11th place finish in the Pocahontas (G2), Our Athletes’ homebred filly won the biggest race of her short career at KEE on Friday. The field broke evenly, but quickly split into two groups up front. With the… Read More ›
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Impending Decision Shocks in Kelso
In one of the most exciting finishes I’ve seen in a while, Impending Decision, at 30-1 on the morning line, held off a strong late challenge by In Control to win the Grade 1 contest by 1/2 length. The 7yo… Read More ›
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Milestone the One to Beat in Kelso
Grade 2 for Three Year Olds & Up 1 Mile Dirt Post: 10/8/2016 14:15 at BEL There’s plenty of talent in the Kelso at BEL, but Milestone stands out from the crowd. But Phelps and Sqawilther won’t make it easy on him. 1… Read More ›
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Spring Stormtrooper Best in Pilgrim
It was no surprise when Destined For The Top came up the favorite on the morning line, Even though Spring Stormtrooper was the only entrant in the field with graded stakes experience, he finished fourth by three lengths in that… Read More ›
