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Ziconic Second in Long-Awaited Return

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moss’ homebred Ziconic, the second foal out of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, made his long-awaited return to racing on Sunday at Santa Anita, posting an impressive second-place...

Posted on March 20, 2017

Kentucky Derby Road | Race Recap

Malagacy Offically a Derby Contender With Rebel Win

By Margaret Ransom

Sumaya U.S. Stable’s Malagacy catapulted himself right into the center of the Kentucky Derby (GI) picture with an impressive two-length victory in the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (GII) at Oaklawn Park. Th...

Posted on March 19, 2017

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Streamline Upsets Terra Promessa in Azeri

By Derek Simon

Similar to Sally Field at the 1985 Oscars, the crowd assembled at Oaklawn Park on Saturday (36,000 strong) liked Terra Promessa. In fact, they liked her so much that, as predicted, a negative show poo...

Posted on March 18, 2017

Hoppertunity (outside) outruns Mor Spirit (inside) to win the San Antonio Stakes (photo by Benoit Photo).

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Mor Spirit Too Good in Essex

By Derek Simon

Any thought that Shotgun Kowboy would get an uncontested lead in the Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park Saturday was quickly dashed by jockey Mike Smith aboard 1-2 race favorite Mor Spirit. Smith and his ...

Posted on March 18, 2017

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Laki Impressive in Not For Love

By Derek Simon

Hillside Equestrian Meadows’ Laki remaining undefeated on the dirt, capturing the Not For Love Stakes at Laurel on Saturday for his fourth consecutive visit to the winner’s circle following a last...

Posted on March 18, 2017

Harness Racing | Racing Analysis

Standardbred Stakes Season Set to Start Friday!

By Ray Cotolo

Stakes time is here at last! We have been stuck handicapping and wagering on overnight events for the last few weeks from venues all across the continent. But, now, times have changed. We are now stuc...

Posted on March 17, 2017

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No Love For Morning Line Favorite in Not For Love

By Derek Simon

Sonny Inspired is the 5-2 morning line favorite in the six-furlong Not For Love Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday and he looks vulnerable to me. Below is a look at the field: 1-BLU MOON ACE (9/2) This...

Posted on March 17, 2017

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Mor Spirit No Lock in Essex

By Derek Simon

A glance at the morning line odds makes it clear that Mor Spirit is the horse to beat in the Essex at 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. Trained by Bob Baffert, the son of Eskendereya makes his...

Posted on March 17, 2017

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Can Terra Promessa Be Beat in the Azeri? Bet On It!

By Derek Simon

Stonestreet Stables’ Terra Promessa is the 3/5 morning line favorite in the 1 1/16-mile Azeri Stakes (GII) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday and, at least on paper, the skimpy price seems fair. The Steve ...

Posted on March 17, 2017

Kentucky Derby Road | Racing Analysis

Eleven Set for Exciting Rendition of Rebel

By Margaret Ransom

A field of 11 3-year-olds is expected to head postward in Saturday’s lucrative $900,000 Rebel Stakes (GII) at Oaklawn Park, the last major prep for the April 15 Arkansas Derby (GI). The 1 1/16-mile ...

Posted on March 17, 2017

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