DRF | 2 days ago
At Pimlico’s Alibi breakfast, Daily Racing Form national correspondent Jay Privman and the Form’s lead photographer Barbara Livingston were honored by the Maryland Jockey Club for their work at the 2012 Preakness.
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Thoroughbred News
Preakness Stakes: Orb’s rail draw hardly kiss of death
DRF | 2 days ago
While it is certainly noteworthy that only one horse has won the Preakness from the rail since 1961 – Tabasco Cat in the 1994 – the rail draw shouldn’t scare supporters of Orb to the nearest bridge.
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Pimlico: Willcox Inn tops loaded field in Dixie
DRF | 2 days ago
Graded stakes winners Willcox Inn, Optimizer, and Howe Great lead a field of 13 in the Grade 2, $300,000 Dixie, one of the best betting races on the Preakness card Saturday.
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Singapore: Red Cadeaux tops International Cup
DRF | 2 days ago
Red Cadeaux, second to Animal Kingdom in the Dubai World Cup in March, will race in his fourth different country in as many starts in Sunday’s $2.4 million Singapore Airlines International Cup at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore.
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Govenor Charlie Gets First Gallop at Pimlico
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Sunland Derby (gr. III) winner Govenor Charlie had a routine first morning at Pimlico Race Course May 16, going to the track shortly after 6 o'clock for some exercise.
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Preakness Stakes: Orb-Maserati deal benefits charities
DRF | 2 days ago
The proceeds of a sponsorship deal between the connections of Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Maserati, the car company, will benefit two racing charities.
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Preakness Alibi Breakfast: ‘He’ll Have to Run Down Us’
National Headlines | Paulick Report | 2 days ago
It started with a cup of coffee in the late 1930′s. On the porch of the historic Pimlico Clubhouse, a group of trainers, owners, and dignitaries gathered in the mornings to tout the merits of...
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Hollywood Park: Lady of Fifty gets favorite surface in Everett
DRF | 2 days ago
Lady of Fifty returns to Hollywood Park's synthetic main track Saturday, when she runs in the Grade 2, $150,000 Marjorie Everett.
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Departing Sees Pimlico for First Time
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Claiborne Farm and Adele Dilschneider's Illinois Derby (gr. III) winner Departing got his first taste of Pimlico Race Course the morning of May 16 by galloping 1 1/2 miles under exercise rider Trina Pasckvale.
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Preakness Stakes: Janney finding himself in demand at Pimlico
DRF | 2 days ago
Visiting the backside at Pimlico Race Course Preakness week as the co-owner/breeder of a Kentucky Derby winner is certainly a unique experience for the 64-year-old Stuart Janney.
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Amoss, Mylute Separating Until Saturday
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Trainer Tom Amoss and his gray colt Mylute went in different directions May 16 in their respective journeys from Churchill Downs to Pimlico Race Course.
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D. Wayne Lukas, Trainer and Comedian
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
The Hall of Fame trainer had the crowd laughing at the Alibi Breakfast, held before the Preakness Stakes, at Pimlico.
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Preakness News Minute: 05/16/2013
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Steve Haskin reports on the news of the day including Orb's gallop, the condition of the racetrack, the appearance of Goldencents, and more.
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Northlands Park: Petrowski back in action with Dougs Buddy
DRF | 2 days ago
Trainer Joan Petrowski is hoping Dougs Buddy can keep his undefeated record in sprints intact when he runs in a six-furlong allowance race for 3-year-olds and up that drew eight horses at Northlands Park on Saturday.
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Walkwithapurpose a Black-Eyed Susan Scratch
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Sagamore Farm's Walkwithapurpose was scratched from the May 17 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) because of a bruised foot.
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Emerald Downs: Allowance races Saturday showcase potential
DRF | 2 days ago
On a busy Saturday at Emerald Downs, a pair of allowance races will complement simulcast wagering on the Preakness Stakes as Kentucky Derby hero Orb zeroes in on the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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Preakness: Al Stall Jr – Departing
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Al Stall, Jr. and wife Nicole at the Alibi Breakfast discuss Departing, the Preakness, and Blame.
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Prairie Meadows: Bob Bryant, Gray’s Lake top live card
DRF | 2 days ago
Following its simulcast of the Preakness, Prairie Meadows has slated a pair of featured six-furlong stakes sprints for Iowa-bred 3-year-olds, the $60,000 Bob Bryant for fillies and the $60,000 Gray’s Lake for colts and geldings.
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Belmont Park: Spectacular Sky to show speed in Vagrancy
DRF | 2 days ago
Six evenly matched fillies and mares will line up for Saturday’s $200,000 Vagrancy Handicap at 6 1/2 furlongs. Spectacular Sky carries the nominal top weight of 118 pounds, giving one to four pounds to Fantasy of Flight, Glorious View, Irish Exchange, Miss d’Oro, and Withgreatpleasure.
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Lukas Confident in Preakness Triple Threat
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
All joking aside, trainer D. Wayne Lukas seems pretty confident his horses will have some say in the outcome of the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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Woodbine: Moonlit Beauty looks to fire fresh in Ballade
DRF | 2 days ago
Moonlit Beauty, winner of four stakes, is the most accomplished member of the 12-horse field for Saturday’s $125,000 Ballade Stakes. But can she shine under the circumstances, making her first start of the season at a six-furlong distance that isn’t her preferred trip?
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Balmoral: Feel Like Dancing goes for her fourth straight win in Violet Final
DRF | 2 days ago
Nine talented pacing fillies will line up behind the gate on Sunday (May 19) at Balmoral Park to contest the first major Illinois-bred stakes race of the season. The $55,300 Violet Stake features two $100,000-plus earners and a late blooming young lady trying to make a name for herself.
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Pimlico: Allaire DuPont rebound spot for Summer Applause
DRF | 2 days ago
Summer Applause bounced back from one bad effort earlier this year when she won the Grade 2 Top Flight at Aqueduct. Her connections hope she shows similar resilience in Saturday’s Grade 3, $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff at Pimlico.
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Pimlico: Hot pace in Maryland Sprint Handicap may set up Hardened Wildcat, Candyman E
DRF | 2 days ago
Hardened Wildcat and Candyman E, both of whom appear to be sitting on big efforts following lengthy breaks, may benefit from a hot, contested pace in Saturday's Grade 3 Maryland Sprint Handicap at Pimlico.
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Lukas Has Two in Dixie on Preakness Day
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has three starters in the May 18 Preakness Stakes and five in races on the undercard, including Optimizer and Skyring as part of a 13-horse field for the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
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Calder: Close It Out tries to use Champali to earn berth in Smile
DRF | 2 days ago
Close It Out tops a field of 10 Grade 2 Smile prospects entered to in Saturday’s $55,000 Champali Stakes at Calder.
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Jay Hovdey: Preakness Stakes a classic by any name
DRF | 2 days ago
The horse race called the Preakness Stakes has been run 137 times, dating back to 1873, only it’s tough to take the first couple dozen versions very seriously.
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Preakness: Todd Quast on Mylute’s Chances
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Todd Quast of GoldMark Farm discusses Mylute's chances in the Preakness.
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Preakness Stakes: Orb’s Kentucky Derby win a team effort
DRF | 2 days ago
When Orb gave trainer Shug McGaughey his first Kentucky Derby win, it was also the first Derby for assistant Buzzy Tenney and a host of other employees in a stable that prides itself on consistency and longevity.
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Preakness: Departing at Pimlico
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Illinois Derby winner Departing on the backside of Pimlico on May 16.
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Tapit Filly Takes to Turf at Belmont
TDN | 2 days ago
Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013 3:57 PM ET
2nd at BEL (Belmont Park)Msw ($70K) Winner: Barbie Wire by Tapit
Barbie Wire (Tapit) broke through in start number three over seven panel...
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Preakness: Orb inspires confidence in McGaughey
DRF | 2 days ago
In the 138th Preakness on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, there is no question Orb is the horse is to beat. The target will be easy to spot, because he will be wearing saddle cloth No. 1.
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Distorted Humor’s Elkaayed Graduates at Newmarket
TDN | 2 days ago
Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:58 PM ET
18.25 at NKT (NEWMARKET)Mdn Winner: Elkaayed by Distorted Humor
Elkaayed (Distorted Humor--Habibti, by Tabasco Cat) graduates at Newmarket.
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Andrew Beyer: Hard to imagine Derby form won’t travel to Baltimore
DRF | 2 days ago
After Orb scored his decisive victory in the Kentucky Derby and was hailed as a bright new star of racing, many handicappers had a reason for skepticism. They had seen this scenario before.
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Steven Crist: Each of Orb’s races is better than the last
DRF | 2 days ago
In many years, a Kentucky Derby winner who won the roses on a wet track with a modest Beyer Speed Figure of 104 would be only a tepid favorite for the second leg of the Triple Crown. On Saturday, however, Orb will be even money or less in the 138th Preakness Stakes – and it’s hard to argue with either his price or his prospects of victory.
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Grade I Winner Samitar Heads Gallorette Field
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Already the most accomplished horse entered in the May 18 Gallorette Handicap at Pimlico Race Course, Irish classic winner Samitar appears to be entering top form after flashing a strong late kick in previous effort.
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Harness Racing: Sharp Horses and Track Trends for May 9 – 12
DRF | 2 days ago
Bob Pandolfo's biweekly "Sharp Horses and Track Trends" report, which includes tracks like the Meadowlands and Saratoga.
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Orb Sponsorship to Benefit Charities
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Two charitable entities of The Jockey Club Foundation will benefit from a sponsorship arrangement between the Maserati car company and Orb, the even-money favorite for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
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‘All Systems Go’ for Orb, McGaughey Says
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Orb, the expected heavy favorite for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), jogged and then galloped the morning of May 16 at Pimlico Race Course to give trainer Shug McGaughey every reason to be positive about the colt's chances.
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Brushed by a Star Tops Allaire DuPont Distaff
Blood-Horse | 2 days ago
Grade II winners Brushed by a Star and Summer Applause tangle with local stakes contenders in the $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.
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Addiction: No Longer a Threat to Racing’s Integrity?
National Headlines | Paulick Report | 2 days ago
A quarter-century ago, 54 racetracks had on-track treatment programs to address addictions on the racetrack, principally in the stable areas where employees both live and work. Today, only a few of...
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New Approach Colt Shocks Dante Rivals
TDN | 2 days ago
Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:04 AM ET
14.45 at YRK (YORK)G2 Betfred Dante S. Winner: Libertarian (GB) by New Approach (Ire)
Hubert John Strecker's Libertarian (GB) (New Appro...
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The Iron Horse’s Dalkala Takes the Middleton
TDN | 2 days ago
Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:35 AM ET
14.15 at YRK (YORK)G2 Betfred Middleton S. Winner: Dalkala by Giant's Causeway
His Highness The Aga Khan's Dalkala (Giant's Causeway) win...
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Favorite in Preakness Will Start on the Rail
New York Times Horse Racing | 3 days ago
The Kentucky Derby champion Orb, racing against a small field, is even money to win the Preakness Stakes.
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Phipps Family’s Plan Breeds Success
New York Times Horse Racing | 3 days ago
The Phipps family’s savvy business plan, which focuses on its stable’s female bloodlines, is an expensive one, but it helped produce the Kentucky Derby champion Orb.
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Spectacular Sky Aims to Make Vagrancy Grade
Blood-Horse | 3 days ago
Three-time stakes winner Spectacular Sky will try to secure her first career graded stakes win when she faces five other fillies and mares in the $200,000 Vagrancy Handicap (gr. II) May 18 at Belmont.
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Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale: five tie for fastest furlong at first breeze show
DRF | 3 days ago
A quintet of juveniles breezed an eighth of a mile in :10.20 seconds on Wednesday to tie for the fastest time at the distance during the first of two under-tack shows preceding next week’s Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale.
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TCI: Preakness Stakes preview
Breeding Farm News | Taylor Made Stallions | 3 days ago
The TCI Boys discuss all of the Preakness contenders and who's most likely to give Orb his...
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