National Headlines | Paulick Report | 48 days ago
Following the advice of his doctors, Ramon Dominguez still hasn’t set a timetable for his return to the saddle following a skull injury sustained in a January 18 spill. Even after he’s declared...
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Samitar Captures Garden City Stakes
Michael Compton | 247 days ago
Samitar rallied strongly through the stretch and held off a late charge from Somali Lemonade in the Garden City Stakes (G1) Saturday at Belmont Park. The petite Rock of Gibraltar filly, third in her stateside debut in the Grade 2 Lake George at Saratog...
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Little Mike Goes the Distance in Arlington Million
Michael Compton | 275 days ago
Florida-bred Little Mike took control of the Arlington Million (G1) at Arlington Park on Saturday immediately after the break and never relinquished the lead. Priscilla Vaccarezza’s charge made the pace throughout and withstood a late surge by Darley...
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Alpha Returns a Winner in Jim Dandy Stakes
Michael Compton | 296 days ago
Alpha returned from a 12-week layoff to wire the field in Saturday’s $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga. Ridden by Ramon Dominguez, Alpha defeated Neck ‘n Neck after leading gate to wire over a sloppy, sealed main track. “He was superb al...
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Ramon Dominguez Wins Six Races in One Day
Michael Compton | 302 days ago
Ramon Dominguez, the reigning two-time Eclipse Award winner as Outstanding Jockey, won six races at Saratoga on Sunday. Dominguez joined Hall of Famer John Velazquez as the only riders in the 144-year history of Saratoga Race Course to win six races on...
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Velazquez Among Four Jockey Finalists for ESPY Awards
Michael Compton | 328 days ago
Javier Castellano, Ramon Dominguez, Mario Gutierrez and John Velazquez were announced by ESPN as the four nominees in the “Best Jockey” category of the 20th annual ESPY Awards. The ESPYS, which honor a wide array of athletes and sports entities, wi...
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Aruna Impressive in Sheepshead Bay Stakes
Michael Compton | 360 days ago
Aruna made a bold move to the lead at the three-eighths pole in Saturday’s Sheepshead Bay Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park and won the $200,000 turf event in impressive fashion. Ridden by Ramon Dominguez, Aruna settled in fourth as Aqsaam opened a double-...
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Aruna Impressive in Sheepshead Bay Stakes
Michael Compton | 360 days ago
Aruna made a bold move to the lead at the three-eighths pole in Saturday’s Sheepshead Bay Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park and won the $200,000 turf event in impressive fashion. Ridden by Ramon Dominguez, Aruna settled in fourth as Aqsaam opened a double-...
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Dominguez to Replace Desormeaux Aboard Tiger Walk
Michael Compton | 368 days ago
Jockey Ramon Dominguez will ride Tiger Walk in the 137th Preakness Stakes Saturday, replacing Kent Desormeaux, trainer Ignacio Correas IV said Friday. Correas trains the colt for Sagamore Farm. Desormeaux reportedly failed a Breathalyzer test at Belmon...
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Mucho Macho Man Set For Alysheba Stakes on Oaks Day
Michael Compton | 382 days ago
Popular runner Mucho Macho Man returns to Churchill Downs Friday afternoon in the $300,000 Alysheba Stakes on the Kentucky Oaks undercard. Contested at 1 1/16 miles, the Alysheba features Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Dream Team One Racing Stables Muc...
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Off and Running at Belmont Park
Michael Compton | 389 days ago
NBC Sports hockey analyst and racing fan Eddie Olczyk, a member of the 1994 Stanley Cup champion New York Rangers, paid a visit to Belmont Park on opening day on Friday. “There’s something about the prestige and the history of this track,” said O...
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Florida-breds to Decide Gulfstream Handicap
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 439 days ago
Grade 2 event attracts six-pack of Sunshine State products One thing is certain about Saturday’s Gulfstream Park Handicap (G2). A Florida-bred runner will prevail in the $300,000, one-mile test as all six entrants hail from the Sunshine State. The co...
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Hansen impressive in Gotham
Michael Compton | , Triple Crown Trail | 444 days ago
Last year’s Juvenile Champion Hansen returns to the winner’s circle in his second start of the season.
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Hansen Impressive in Gotham
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 444 days ago
Last year’s Juvenile Champion Hansen returns to the winner’s circle in his second start of the season After failing to visit the winner’s circle in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park in his 2012 debut in January, Hansen returned to his ...
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It’s Tricky victorious in seasonal debut
Michael Compton | 444 days ago
It’s Tricky made her seasonal bow a winning one at Aqueduct on Saturday, taking down top prize in the Top Flight Handicap (G2) at Aqueduct. The Top Flight was her first start since finishing second to Royal Delta in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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