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The Test: Wait For It, “You Just Have 2 Wait” for It !
Can the words Amazing, Brilliant or outright Spectacular best describe the finish of this years Grade I The Test. Of course they can because that’s exactly how the ending of this race had everyone on the edge of their seats…. Read More ›
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WV Derby Was a Tactical Affair
Getting to front after the opening half mile went in forty seven and two fifths, Mb Stables Tactical was determined not to let Rampage Stables Where You At get to the rail and hold off his challenge to the very… Read More ›
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Going Waya, That’s Where The Fun Is, Waya!!
This event has attracted a field of eight runners, with Maxmillion Farm trying to retain this title from last season, but this time sending out Alydar Moon to the gate. Another who will be looking to grab back glory is… Read More ›
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The Test: Right Time, Right?
While early May is the focus for three year old fillies to set their eyes on the KY Oaks, and November the focus moves to the BC Ladies Classic, midway between falls the Gr. I Test race at seven eighth… Read More ›
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Could Things Get “Tactical” in The WV Derby
Finishing strongly since coming over to Mb Stable five starts ago, Tactical has managed three wins and two runner-up placing since, and being out of hot sire Cherokee Sunset, can his “talented” ways continue here at Mountaineer on Saturday. The… Read More ›
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Second Time Lasix is the Charm as Chayse Captures Nijinsky Stakes
Going off on the tote at some 29-1 odds come post time, Crocker Ggs and his sophomore Chayse with the help of rider Alan Garcia took home this seasons Gr. II Nijinsky. Graded win number 23 for his trainer, while… Read More ›
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Lucky 13 Falls in Fractious’ Lap with Amsterdam Victory
Adding Graded company victories to one’s resume is a dream of most trainers here at HRP, and Kill Command added not only his first victory to that collection, but has now gone four in a row with visits to the… Read More ›
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Z Modest One Looks for Third Win in a Row in Nijinsky Stakes
This black gelded sophomore is having a love affair with the E P Taylor turf course after getting back to that surface in mid May, and should very well be looking for a repeat performance from the Gr. III Singspiel… Read More ›
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6 X 9 in This Season’s Amsterdam
Six owners will be sending out nine entries here at the Spa in hopes of capturing this years Gr. II Amsterdam. It will be a big task for the single entries out of stables like Estero Farms, Sharis Stables and… Read More ›
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Bye Bye Questionable, Hello Burning Approval
After finished second to his stable mate in the Queens Plate, Mb Stables’ Burning Approval took over the crown with a narrow victory in the $400.000 Prince Of Wales Stakes here at the Fort, the second jewel in the Canadian… Read More ›