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Curlin Wins The Woodward Stakes

by Austin Kent | August 31st, 2008 | Add a comment
Curlin made his triumphant return to dirt yesterday at Saratoga by winning the Woodward Stakes. Curlin was the 3-10 favorite but he had to work to get the win. With jockey Robby Albarado aboard, he turned on the jets and drew … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Labor Day Stakes Races from Saratoga and Del Mar

by Patricia Woo | August 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
This Labor Day, check out some of the exciting stakes races that Saratoga and Del Mar have to offer as the summer racing season wraps up. Saratoga’s official closing day is Monday, Sept. 1 and will end with a pair of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Curlin Ready for Woodward Stakes

by Patricia Woo | August 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
After a brief experiment on turf that culminated in a second place finish at the Man o’ War Stakes at Belmont Park, Curlin is returning to dirt in the Woodward Stakes, a Gr. 1 $500,000 race for 3-year-olds and up … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Pyro is Favorite in Saratoga's Travers Stakes

by Michelle da Silva | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
A Few Names to Watch Saturday at the Travers. Saratoga’s $1 million Grade I Travers Stakes will take place Aug. 23 with a field of 12 entries. Grade I Belmont Stakes winner Da’Tara is 8/1. He placed last in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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King's Bishop Stakes and Pat O'Brien Handicap

by Patricia Woo | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Two Breeders’ Cup Sprint prep races go this weekend, the King’s Bishop Stakes and the Pat O’Brien Handicap. Saturday’s 24th running of the Gr. 1 $250,000 King’s Bishop Stakes will feature 3-year-olds running seven furlongs at Saratoga. Among the hopefuls is … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Da'Tara to Race in Jim Dandy Stakes

by Michelle da Silva | July 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Sunday’s Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga is beginning to look like it will be just that. Several 3-year-olds that spent the spring and early summer chasing Triple Crown heroes Big Brown and Da’ Tara will attempt to get on the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Opening Day at Saratoga Race Track

by Laura Gosselin | July 23rd, 2008 | Add a comment
When much of Belmont Park lost power on Sunday due to a transformer fire, the racing events were moved to Saratoga race track, which has reopened its gates today. The 140-year-old track opened with a new look, including a new, air-conditioned … Read More Read More