DRF | 13 hours ago
Paynter, winner of the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational last August who later survived a bout with laminitis, is nearing a comeback. Friday, the 4-year-old Paynter worked six furlongs in 1:12.60 at Hollywood Park.
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Paynter, Haskell winner, works for return
DRF | 29 days ago
Steve Andersen
Paynter, who was seriously ill last fall with colitis and laminitis, moved closer to a comeback with a three-furlong workout in 36.20 seconds at Hollywood Park on Friday.
Paynter, ...
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Santa Anita notes: Paynter close to comeback race
DRF | 50 days ago
Steve Andersen
Paynter, the 4-year-old colt who won the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational last August and then survived a severe bout with laminitis last summer and fall, is nearing a comeback race.
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Santa Anita: Paynter among top runners readying for comeback races
DRF | 68 days ago
Jay Privman
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Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter, seriously ill after winning last year's Haskell, has worked out three times in recent weeks fo...
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Santa Anita: Paynter doing well after breeze
DRF | 80 days ago
Steve Andersen
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Shigeki KikkawaPaynter breezed three furlongs in 36 seconds Tuesday.Paynter, the winner of the Haskell Invitational last ...
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Santa Anita: Lady Asano to make her stakes debut in Las Virgenes
DRF | 81 days ago
Steve Andersen
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Shigeki KikkawaLady Asano, claimed for $75,000, will make her stakes debut Saturday.ARCADIA, Calif. – Lady Asano wa...
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Paynter has first workout since recovery
DRF | 82 days ago
Jay Privman
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Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter worked three furlongs in 36 seconds at Santa Anita on Tuesday.In his first workout since taking...
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Santa Anita: Paynter resumes training following life-threatening illness
DRF | 133 days ago
Jay Privman
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Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter jogged at Santa Anita on Saturday morning for trainer Bob Baffert.ARCADIA, Calif. – Paynt...
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Santa Anita: Paynter back in Baffert’s barn
DRF | 139 days ago
Steve Andersen
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Nikki Sherman PhotographyPaynter, who survived a two-month battle with colitis and laminitis, has returned to Bob Baffert...
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Paynter gaining weight, continues to improve
DRF | 209 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
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Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter has gained 17 pounds in the last week and now weighs 938.Paynter, Ahmed Zayat’s H...
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Paynter leaving New Bolton for rehab facility
DRF | 219 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
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Barbara D. LivingstonOn Friday, Paynter's owner, Ahmed Zayat, tweeted: "Paynter has beaten colitis, laminitis, and a...
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Veterinarians pleased with Paynter’s progress after surgery
DRF | 226 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
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New Bolton Center veterinarians treating Haskell winner Paynter are pleased with the colt’s progress after sur...
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Paynter recovering after surgery to remove intestinal abscess
DRF | 227 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
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Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter is eating well and is "very hungry," owner Ahmed Zayat said in a tweet.Paynter, the Has...
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Injuries take their toll on 3-year-old stars
DRF | 234 days ago
Marcus Hersh
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Emily ShieldsI'll Have Another, this year's Derby and Preakness winner, in the paddock before the Belmont Stakes on June 9....
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Zayat: Paynter has improved significantly
DRF | 240 days ago
Matt Hegarty
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Paynter, the winner of this year’s Haskell Invitational Stakes at Monmouth Park in New Jersey, has displayed no signs...
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Paynter continues to show improvement
DRF | 251 days ago
Jay Privman
Paynter continues to make progress from colitis and laminitis, according to a series of updates sent out on Twitter on Sunday night by owner Ahmed Zayat and his son, Justin, the famil...
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Paynter showing more improvement
DRF | 254 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
Nikki ShermanPaynter was fitted with casts to support his feet.Paynter, the Haskell winner who has been in a Schuylerville, N.Y., medical facility with colitis since Aug. 26, ...
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Bob Baffert Still Going Strong, Despite
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 254 days ago
It’s been a roller coaster ride of emotions for trainer Bob Baffert these last few months, both on and off the track. In March, he had a heart attack in Dubai as Game on Dude was preparing to run in the Dubai World Cup. He...
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Paynter ‘having a decent day’ in battle against colitis, laminitis
DRF | 256 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter on Wednesday was walking in leg casts designed to keep the laminitis from getting worse.Paynter, the Haskell winner and Belmont Stakes runner-up w...
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Paynter fitted with casts to support his feet, showing positive signs
DRF | 256 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
Paynter, the Haskell winner now hospitalized with colitis, underwent an evaluation by Hagyard Equine Medical Center veterinarian Dr. Brian Fraley on Tuesday and was fitted wit...
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Paynter found to have ‘rapidly progressing’ laminitis
DRF | 257 days ago
Glenye Cain Oakford
Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter became sore on his left foot on Monday and it had worsened by Tuesday.Haskell winner Paynter appears to have taken a turn for the worse with a lam...
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Paynter showing signs of improvement
DRF | 260 days ago
David Grening
Tom KeyserPaynter showed signs of improvement Friday at the Upstate Equine Clinic in Schuylerville, N.Y., where he is being treated for colitis.SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – After ...
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Saratoga: Paynter’s health improving but condition is still serious
DRF | 262 days ago
David Grening
Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter, shown galloping at Saratoga last Thursday, is being treated in a clinic for colitis, his second illness since winning the July 29 Haskell.SARATOGA SPRI...
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Paynter ill again, being treated in New York
DRF | 264 days ago
Jay Privman
Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter has had his return to California delayed by illness since his Haskell Invitational victory.For the second time in less than a month, Paynter, the winner o...
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Saratoga: Paynter gallops over Oklahoma track
DRF | 268 days ago
David Grening
Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter gallops over the Oklahoma training track Thursday at Saratoga.Paynter, the Haskell winner, arrived in Saratoga on Wednesday afternoon and went to the Ok...
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Saratoga: Paynter will be passing through
DRF | 270 days ago
David Grening
Nikki Sherman PhotographyPaynter, with Rafael Bejarano riding, wins the Haskell Invitational.SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Paynter, the Haskell winner, is coming to Saratoga after all an...
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Travers Stakes, Another Watered Down Race?
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 276 days ago
It’s been quite a year for the three year old male division. You’ve read our articles about the injuries sustained to the top horses from January up to now. Out of Bounds (Sham Stakes winner), Algorithms (Holy Bull Stakes winner), Thunder Moccasin (Hutcheson Stakes winner)...
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Saratoga: Paynter targeting Pennsylvania Derby or Jockey Club Gold Cup
DRF | 278 days ago
David Grening
Tom KeyserPaynter will miss a planned start in the Travers Stakes, his owner announced Monday.Hoping against hope that his horse could make the Travers, Zayat finally let go of the ...
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Paynter went to medical clinic; status for Travers in jeopardy
DRF | 284 days ago
Jay Privman
Nikki ShermanPaynter was sent to the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in Ringoes, N.J., after his Haskell victory.DEL MAR, Calif. – Paynter, who became ill within 48 hours of ...
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Paynter spikes fever, putting Travers appearance in jeopardy
DRF | 292 days ago
Jay Privman
Bill Denver/Equi-PhotoPaynter wins the Grade 1 Haskell at Monmouth Park.DEL MAR, Calif. – Paynter, who was an overpowering winner of the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on...
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Paynter Takes Over Division Lead With Haskell Win
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 292 days ago
With the departure of I’ll Have Another to injury that eventually forced him to retire, the three year old male division was left for Bodemeister to control. The Bob Baffert trained colt who destroyed the competition in the Arkansas Derby by 9 1/4 lengths fell...
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Saratoga: Paynter going for Haskell-Travers double
DRF | 292 days ago
David Grening
Bill Denver/Equi-PhotoPaynter will try to become the first horse since Point Given in 2001 to win both the Haskell and Travers.As much as he has dominated the Haskell Invitational a...
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Paynter Dominates Haskell Foes for Zayat Stables
Michael Compton | 293 days ago
Paynter carried the colors of Zayat Stables home on top in the $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1) at Monmouth Park on Sunday. Zayat Stables colorbearers finished second in each of this year’s Triple Crown races. Bodemeister finished second in both ...
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Monmouth Park: Paynter gives Baffert his sixth Haskell victory
DRF | 293 days ago
David Grening
Nikki ShermanPaynter wins the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational under Rafael Bejarano. The Haskell was Paynter's first start since he was defeated a neck by Union Rags in the Belmont Sta...
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Haskell: Nonios could spring surprise at Monmouth Park
DRF | 295 days ago
David Grening
Shigeki KikkawaNonios will make his first start on dirt in Sunday's Grade 1 Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.Paynter and Gemologist are the marquee names going into Sunday&rsqu...
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King: Liaison on the up and up in Jim Dandy
DRF | 296 days ago
Byron King
Benoit & AssociatesLiaison (right), finishing second to Nonios in the Affirmed, runs in Saturday's Jim Dandy at Saratoga.LOUISVILLE, Ky. – If one were to plot the form of Liaison...
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Haskell Invitational: Paynter, Gemologist draw side by side
DRF | 297 days ago
David Grening
Barbara D. LivingstonGemologist's post position draw may allow him to put early pressure on Haskell favorite Paynter.If Paynter is deemed the horse to beat in Sunday’s Grade 1...
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Paynter Installed as Morning-Line Favorite for Haskell Invitational
Michael Compton | 297 days ago
Paynter has been installed as the 3-2 morning-line favorite for Sunday’s $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1) at Monmouth Park. Paynter drew post position No. 3. Beaten narrowly by Union Rags in the Belmont Stakes (G1) last time out, Paynter will be ...
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Monmouth: Gemologist to run in Haskell instead of Jim Dandy
DRF | 298 days ago
David Grening
Barbara D. LivingstonGemologist hasn't raced since finishing 16th in the Kentucky Derby.SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Though he would have been the favorite in Saturday’s Grade 2, ...
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Curlin, Haskell, and Jim Dandy will sort out new-look 3-year-old division
DRF | 299 days ago
David Grening
Tom KeyserPaynter headlines what is expected to be a small field in the Haskell.SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – With its stars sidelined, the 3-year-old division will be looking for ...
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Monmouth: Haskell short list of probables headed by Paynter, Dullahan
DRF | 303 days ago
Mike Farrell
Barbara D. LivingstonPaynter was second in the Belmont Stakes for trainer Bob Baffert.OCEANPORT. N.J. – Monmouth Park is gearing up for Haskell Day on July 29, the biggest day ...
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Bodemeister will miss Haskell due to temperature
DRF | 308 days ago
David Grening
Tom KeyserBodemeister will miss a planned start in the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park due to a temperature.The other shoe dropped on the $1 million Haskell Invitational on Su...
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