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  • The Dwyer Draws a Field of Ten

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    As a part of the big card on Saturday at AQU, the Grade 3 Dwyer will be running with a field of ten, for a $200.000 purse. That’s the same amount that was offered last year, and is similar to what it has been for most of its history. A brief stint at $400.000 and even $500.000 was the exception, and not the norm.

  • The Nerud Boasts Some Very Big Names

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    The gate is full for Saturday’s running of the Grade 2 Nerud at AQU, sending older horses seven furlongs on the main track. The race first appeared at BEL in 2014, and was run for a $400.000 purse, but unfortunately that dollar amount has only gone down since then.

  • Can Individuation Take a Step Towards the BC in The Brooklyn?

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    The Brooklyn – Grade IIAQU Race #2 1 3/8m Dirt Graded StakePurse $200.000 For Four Year Olds And Upward. 1 Eight West Party TwinTowersRacing Rosario J 123 — Typical sort from this yard, he is always a factor in this… Read More ›

  • Let’s Try Again, Eight in DEL Handicap

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      7/6/2024    2   DEL    DEL Handicap (GII)          $500.000   3yo&Up F&M    1 3/16th Mile  Dirt    Hcp Weights The shade of the huge oaks at the old Dupont place… we head to DEL Park for the DEL… Read More ›

  • Only Six Go In The DEL Oaks

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    DEL Oaks – Grade IIIDEL Race #1 1 1/16m Dirt Graded StakePurse $300.000 For Fillies Three Years Old. 1 Skydancer Riggins Racing Rodriguez Jam 122 — A five-race winning filly I have the feeling there is more to come from… Read More ›

  • Who Will Take to the Turf in The BEL Derby Invitational?

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    The BEL Derby Invitational – Grade IAQU Race #5 1 3/16m Turf Graded StakePurse $750.000 For Three Year Olds. 1 Sleeping Giant TwinTowersRacing Geroux F 122 — This is a pretty standard field for this race as horses that were… Read More ›

  • Differing Paths Collide in The BEL Oaks

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    After a few weeks that were not exactly loaded with big races, we have ourselves a busy weekend at the Big A, with many key races. One of them is the BEL Oaks, which is a Grade 1 for three year old fillies on the turf. While the $500.000 purse is a big one, this race has seen larger, and went for $1,000.000 between 2014 and 2019.

  • The Derby Road Leads to IND

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      7/6/2024    2   IND   The IND Derby (GIII)        $300.000   3yo   1 1/`6m  Dirt     122lbs The Derby Trail never ends… somebody is running one, two three, every weekend… and we head out to IND for the… Read More ›

  • Eight in Cornhusker at PRM

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      7/6/2024   1   PRM   The PRM Cornhusker Hcp (GIII)    $300.000   3yo&Up   1 1/8m  Dirt     Hcp Weights Another race that could have been fun to watch but has been ruined by the weight taskmaster.  So, we watch eight combatants… Read More ›

  • Duppy Story Hangs on to Win The Hanshin

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    Six horses took part in the Hanshin on Sunday, and after running a mile, it would be Duppy Story picking up the victory. He was our pick to win, but the bettors did not seem to agree and made him a 7/1 longshot. Trainer Ajm Stables will be happy to cash in on that victory, which is the third stake win for the gelding.