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Field of Seven in DMR Derby
The field is set for the eighteenth running of the DMR Derby, a nine furlong turf event held at its namesake track, for three year olds. Out of all of that history, this will be the lowest purse that the race has run for, as it initially debuted at $300.000, peaked at $400.000, and ran for a while at $250.000.
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The Woodward Now Runs as Handicap
For the first time in its virtual history, the Woodward is being run as a handicap. The real life comparison is also seeing this change this year, and the history of the real race has seen it be a handicap before.
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Reach For A Latte Grabs Thrilling Forego Win
Last year, there were six horses that ran in the Forego that would later take part in the BC Sprint. Therefore, we could be excited over the field that would run here on Saturday, even if the rain came and made the track muddy.
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Carnoustie Shows Plenty of Heart in The Amsterdam Win
Heading into the Amsterdam, there was no question that Carnoustie had plenty of talent. The gelding had six wins in nine starts, but a disappointing finish in the Crosby on the first of the month would cause some concern that she was not stepping up to this level.
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Illusive Motives Wins Big in The FL Sire Stakes- Susan
For the FL Sire Stakes- Susan, bettors locked their choices affirmatively into two options: Illusive Motives and Take On Me, and they were our top two picks in the preview.
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Full Field in The Amsterdam
There are two great sprint races at SAR on Saturday, with the highlighted race being the Forego. However, three year olds will also get a chance to race amongst themselves in the 18th running of the Grade 2 Amsterdam, a six furlong race on the main track.
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In The FL Sire Series – Susan Is a Vixen Rematch
The FL Sire Stakes always gives us plenty of excitement, since there are many talented horses that get bred in the state in search of collecting the high purses that are associated with its statebred stakes, especially for two year olds.
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Top Sprinters on Display for The Forego
Last year, a total of six horses that ran in the Grade 1 Forego at SAR would run in the BC Sprint as well. Perhaps again, we will be watching a preview of that race as a field of twelves heads to the starting gate for the 18th running of the race.
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Statement Win for Crack Dab in The Pacific Classic
Three weeks ago, Crack Dab finished second in the Whitney, a result that should have made him one of the top choices here in the Pacific Classic. However, that would not be the case, as he would go off at odds of 26/1.
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Cellmate Makes Bears Stable a Graded Winner in Green Flash Handicap
Perhaps the best part of writing recaps for these races is the opportunity to cover monumental wins for a stable. One such accomplishment is the first graded win, something that everyone will remember regardless of how good they become at this game.
