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Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” weekend winners

September 15, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing Analysis

A total of 10 Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” races were run over the weekend: at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto; Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky; and Leopardstown and The Curragh in Ireland. The …

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Maximum Security, War of Will, Improbable set for $1 million Pennsylvania Derby

September 15, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Preakness winner War of Will is ready. So is Maximum Security, the first-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby. Improbable is probably in, too. The $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing …

Reaction to report that 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify failed drug test before Kentucky Derby

September 13, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

By US Racing Staff It’s been a few days since the New York Times reported that 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify had failed a drug test weeks before the Kentucky Derby and under California racing …

Best Bet: Handicapping the Late Pick 5 on Saturday at Churchill Downs

September 13, 2019 Sean Morris Horse Racing News

By Sean Morris Initially I thought this week’s column would focus on Woodbine, but even without a race that rivals the Woodbine Mile in terms of prestige, Churchill was able to put forth a more …

Jockey Miguel Mena and trainer Dale Romans celebrate after Dennis' Moment breaks his maiden by 19 1/4 lengths

Dennis’ Moment already has trainer Dale Romans thinking Derby heading into Iroquois

September 12, 2019 Lynne Snierson Horse Racing News

By Lynne Snierson Dennis’ Moment, who blew away the competition by an astonishing 19 1/4 lengths in a seven-furlong maiden race at Ellis Park on July 27, tops a field of 10 2-year-olds as the …

Kentucky Turf War: Churchill Downs versus Turfway Park

September 12, 2019 John Furgele Horse Racing News

Turfway Park wants to stay in Northern Kentucky, but CDI wants in, too By John Furgele When it comes to horse racing, there is no bigger name than Churchill Downs. When you hear those two …

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CERF Update: More Unanswered Questions While Horses Remain In Jeopardy

September 11, 2019 Julie Basso Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom As the herd of nearly 50 severely neglected horses – almost all off the track thoroughbreds – evacuated in late May from the San Jacinto, California, property known as the California Equine …

Tweets of the Week!

September 11, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

Following are the tweets the staff at US Racing think are some of the best Tweets of the Week! Did you make the list? …

Thrive with These 9 Stoic Horseplaying Practices

September 10, 2019 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin Horseplayers that make their living playing the races must show a higher level of discipline than the betting masses. In part, they must be horseplaying Stoics. What am I talking about? They …

Turf Time in Kentucky, NY Produce a Few More Breeders’ Cup Qualifiers

September 8, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Turf racing rarely has the stage to itself in the United States, but that was not the case over the weekend when it was all turf (stakes and sprints with a Derby …

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Wiggle It Jiggleit Working on a Comeback

September 8, 2019 John Furgele Horse Racing News

By John Furgele After a long layoff, the 2015 Harness Horse of the Year may pace again. When he ran, he captivated the sport. His duels with Always Be Miki will be remembered for decades …

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New Belmont Turf Races a Handicapping Challenge

September 6, 2019 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell The “Turf Trinity” has been a holy terror for handicappers so far. And that’s a good thing, an antidote to the steady stream of short fields — and frequently shorter payoffs — …

Three Little Words – Surviving the Inquir-sition

September 5, 2019 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin There are approximately 470,000 words in the English language. Yet, the perfect combination of three little words can change your day or your life. Hearing your partner say “I love you” can …

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Best Bet: Handicapping Saturday’s All-Stakes Pick 5 at Kentucky Downs

September 5, 2019 Sean Morris Horse Racing News

By Sean Morris Handicapping Kentucky Downs isn’t for the faint of heart. Full fields and the country’s most unique turf course help to routinely produce some of the most head-scratching results in American racing. But …

Belmont Park Undergoing Major Changes as Fall Season Begins

September 4, 2019 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell The Saratoga meet that concluded Monday was a blockbuster. The best in East Coast racing just keeps getting bigger. Total handle from all sources was a record $705 million for the season, …