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Bridesmaid No More: Hawaiian Lord Wins The Fourstardave Handicap
Hawaiian Lord has had a thing for finished second throughout his career, and while he looked very appealing in this race, it was hard to pick him to win, so I went for his seventeenth runner up finish. He would be involved in a photo finish at the wire here, because for a moment, he had to tease his trainer that he may have been second again.
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Cycle Breaker Cruises to Easy Win in Bison City Stakes
While the Bison City Stakes has a bit of prestige up north, the actual field for the race could have been better, and when our pre-race pick to win, Rubimaulu was scratched, the race got a little less exciting on paper.
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No Clear Favorites in ELP Derby
This Sunday at ELP, we will have the sixth running of the ELP Derby, an ungraded stake for three year olds that has seen its purse gradually increase over the years after debuting initially at $75.000.
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Can Albaquirky Overcome Massive Weight Disadvantage in Fourstardave?
All eyes will be on the Fourstardave Handicap on Saturday, as it is the first “win and you’re in” race for the BC Mile while offering a pretty nice $500.000 purse along the way. That purse amount has been fairly consistent since 2012, and it has attracted a strong field of eleven.
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Small Field for Bison City Stakes
It took multiple last minute entries, but the Bison City Stakes will be held this Saturday, with five Canadian fillies heading to the starting gate. The resulting field could be seen as a bit soft, since only one horse has earned over $100.000, and three have made less than $60.000.
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Dominant Effort by Edward the Good in The WV Derby
Last year, Fractious and J R Velazquez teamed up to win the WV Derby at MNR, as Terabyte picked up the victory. This combination would get the job done again, as Velazquez was aboard Edward The Good, and would lead the gelding to an impressive two length victory.
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Decimas Queen Will Be BC Distaff Bound After Taking Hirsch Stakes
Back in May, Decimas Queen nearly pulled off a win in the KYO, but settled for second to Wasted Away. After struggling in the Acorn, she showed her ability on the turf, but now had the opportunity to get a big win on the dirt, and earning her spot in the BC Distaff.
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South China Sea Wins The Whitney, Earns BC Classic Spot
South China Sea will be on his way to the BC Classic after stepping up with a big win in the Grade 1 Whitney at SAR. It comes on the heels on the fourth place effort in the Suburban two months ago, and was his third win of 2024.
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Drinkin, Creepin, Winnin in The Troy
Drinkin Creepin continued his winning ways on Saturday by capturing the Grade 3 Troy, making him 7-for-7 on the year. He’s unquestionably the best turf sprinter in the game, and while “horse of the year” is not likely to go to a turf sprinter, let’s give him his due. He’s an incredible horse who is thoroughly dominant right now.
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Purse Money At MNR Can Only Mean The WV Derby
There’s purse money to be won on Sunday at MNR as the 21st running of the WV Derby. This was a free race from 2003-2011, but would get the fields it deserved beginning in 2012 when Vouvray beat the boys to get the win.
