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Firefox in the Henhouse as Feathers Fly in Phipps
Coming to this event off a Grade II victory in the Santa Margarita, Misty Firefox ( Crocker Ggs ) ran an almost identical race here at Belmont in the Gr, I Phipps, and now she has cashed her ticket for… Read More ›
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Bow to The Grandmaster in this Year’s Jaiper
Earning his third straight victory on the grass here on Saturday at Belmont, the four year old John Henry bay was close throughout this affair, and managed to break free as the three to one post time favorite in the… Read More ›
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Opening Act for The BEL Draws Full Field of Fourteen
This years Gr. I Metropolitan Handicap has some of the best talented runners on the card for three year olds and up. In its infancy, The Metropolitan would go hand in hand with another important name at the time, that… Read More ›
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Things are Looking “Ineffable” in The Phipps Stakes
The TwinTowersRacing’s black five year old mare Ineffable has been in complete control over at Oaklawn Park in her past three starts, taking home victories in both the Gr. II Azeri and the Gr. I Apple Blossom Handicap. Trainer has… Read More ›
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We May Find a Little “Residue” on This Year’s Jaiper
Coming off a brilliant come from behind win in the Grade I CD on Derby weekend, four year old colt Residue ( Fractious ) is looking like he is ready to strike once again. Bejarano is back in the irons,… Read More ›
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Deliberate Miss Earns First Graded Title in AP Matron
After not being able to bring home a share in this seasons Gr. I Kentucky Oaks in the mud, the mud played no factor in this victory as the sophomore chestnut filly got out on top at the quarter pole,… Read More ›
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Blue Jeans Makes Return to Dirt in AP Matron Stakes
After a runner-up and a show placing this season on the turf in two top notch Graded events, this four year old from the First Class Stable group is hoping that Arlington Park holds the key to getting to the… Read More ›
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Couldn’t Have Been a More “Ideal” Finish to The Gamely
Trying to shine at a stable with some 118 Graded stakes victory to its credit is a big task, but that’s just what By Far Ideal did here at Santa Anita on Memorial Day, giving Maxmillion Farm their 119th Graded… Read More ›
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First Rebellion Hits the Mark in All American
After some successful events on the grass in his past five starts, First Rebellion ( Hambletonian Stables ) would earn his first Graded title under this trainers watchful eye, and the third of his career. He would not let up… Read More ›
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Dead Heat Decides This Season’s Summertime Oaks
In what in my opinion was one of the best finishes I have seen in a long time, La Canada Racehorses Test Of Time looked like she had complete control of this event on the front end, but in brilliant… Read More ›
