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Gitano Upsets Mine That Bird to Win Goodwood Stakes

by Maria Starr, October 11th, 2009
 
In just his first start in a Grade 1 stakes race, Gitano Hernando rallied from fifth in the final quarter-mile to finish ahead of favorite … Read More Read More
 

 
 
Breeders' Cup

Zenyatta Wins Lady's Secret Stakes

by Maria Starr | October 11th, 2009 | Add a comment
Extending her unbeaten streak to 13 with a huge win in Saturday’s  $299,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes (and improving her Breeders’ Cup odds), Zenyatta is now tied with Personal Ensign. The victory also gives her an automatic entry to the Breeder’s … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Summer Bird Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup

by Maria Starr | October 5th, 2009 | Add a comment
On Saturday, Oct. 3 at Belmont Park, all eyes were on Summer Bird and jockey Kent Desormeaux as they made their way to the gates for a shot at yet another huge victory — the Grade I $750,000 Jockey Club … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Breeders' Cup

2009 Breeders' Cup Schedule and Post Times Revealed

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
The 2009 Breeders’ Cup has released their schedule for the upcoming races. Bloodhorse is reporting that the Friday, November 6 program will consist of six Breeders’ Cup races, beginning with the $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Marathon, and will be followed by … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Belmont Stakes

Horse Racing Odds: Summer Bird Eyes Jockey Club Gold Cup

by Maria Starr | September 22nd, 2009 | Add a comment
Horse racing odds on the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Club will likely list 2009 Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird as one of the favorites, considering the horse has already put in a solid workout for the Oct. 3rd race at … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Rachel Alexandra

Breeders' Cup to Rachel Alexandra, "What if we add $1 million?"

by Maria Starr | September 12th, 2009 | Add a comment
Breeders’ Cup organizers were so determined to see Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra race at Santa Anita on Nov. 7th against undefeated Zenyatta that they offered to sweeten the winner’s share of the of the Breeders’ Cup Classic by a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Australian Horse Racing Implements New Whipping Regulations

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 11th, 2009 | Add a comment
Australia has implemented new rules to limit the use of whips in horse races to only three times in the last 200 metres of a race. Jockeys are arguing that it’s too distracting to count how many times they whip … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Breeders' Cup

Long Shot Richard's Kid Wins Pacific Classic

by Maria Starr | September 7th, 2009 | Add a comment
Sunday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar paid off big time for anyone who took a chance on 24-1 long shot Richard’s Kid. Trained by Bob Baffert and owned by Arnold Zetcher, the 4-year-old thoroughbred appeared to be enjoying the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Colonel John

Colonel John Leads Pacific Classic Odds

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment
The field of 12 thoroughbreds slated to face off in Sunday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar racetrack in San Diego are pretty evenly matched. However, a strong favorite has emerged in 2008 Travers winner and recent winner of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Mine That Bird

Horse Racing Experts Give You Travers Stakes Winning Picks

by Maria Starr | August 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
Horse racing experts Steve Davidowitz and Dave Tuley have once again teamed up to give you their 2009 Travers Stakes winning picks. The big race goes down Saturday at Saratoga. If you’re still undecided on which horse you think will … Read More Read More