Author Archives
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Seven Look for a Home Run in The Mother Goose
As the elite three year old fillies prepare for BC weekend next week, the Mother Goose provides a nice opportunity for those who might be just off the radar a little bit but are capable of getting there.
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The Forty Niner Handicap Sees Field of Six
This Saturday at the Big A, we will have the 21st running of the Forty Niner Handicap, and it is the third time this race will run at AQU. The purse has been lower, but the current amount does represent a $50.000 reduction from where it had been over the last three years.
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All Take Takes Home ALB Handicap Win
The ALB Handicap was one for the longshots on Saturday, as 10/1 All Take secured a two length victory over 28/1 Colombia. The 2022 PRK winner started the year hot, but would not be a factor in his last two, and that would lead to bettors losing some faith in him.
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Strong Stretch Run Gets It Done for Last King in The Awad
Asgar entered three for the Awad at AQU, but none of them would end up running. This would include our pick to win, Mind The Dimes, as well as another of our picks, so these scratches were unexpected, especially with firm turf. With them gone, we were left with seven heading to the starting gate.
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Bottomless Mimosas Gets the Win in The Athenia
There was plenty of reason to like Bottomless Mimosas in the Athenia, and that’s why we made her our pick. But could this be the race where she could put an end to her streak of finishing second while doing one better? Indeed she would, as the finally picked up that elusive first stake win.
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Glorify Stables Brings Broadway to NM for ALB Handicap
Going out west, it is time to take a look at the ungraded ALB Handicap. This is held on the main track for three year olds and upward at a distance of nine furlongs. It first appeared on the calendar in 2014, but has not been run every year, and has not been contested since 2021.
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No Clear Favorite in The Athenia
A field of seven will be heading to the starting gate for the 20th running of the Athenia, a one time graded stake that lost its Grade 3 designation in 2023. Purses have generally been constant in the $100.000 to $200.000 over the history of the race.
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Plenty Of Dimes in The Awad
Two year old turf horses will get a chance to run for nice purse on Saturday, as the 11th running of the Awad takes place at AQU. This race has gone back and forth between BEL and AQU over it’s history but seems to have found its home at the Big A now.
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Roman Hound Makes It Look Easy in NM Thoroughbred Futurity
Asgar may have entered three into the NM Thoroughbred Futurity, but Jive Inc is one of those trainers that have become known for successfully breeding great horses in NM. He will hope that Roman Hound is one of the next great ones to be added to that list following this victory.
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Layoff Not a Problem for Violent Crime in The Knickerbocker
Violent Crime last raced in the middle of June, and it was an impressive result, getting a win in the Grade 3 MTH Stakes, but was there a problem with him that led to him needing the summer off? We would get our answer in the Knickerbocker, as the gelding ran a very similar race as he did four months ago, and again, that resulted in a win.
