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Santa Anita: East Meets West in Shoemaker Mile

May 24, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom A field of 11 is set for the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) at Santa Anita on Monday, including last year’s Preakness (G1) winner War of Will, who hasn’t raced since a ninth-place …

Win-Win for Maxfield in the Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs

May 23, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Here we go Maxfield! In his first start in more than seven months, Maxfield made a wide move around the final turn and overtook the leaders in deep stretch to win the …

Chantal Sutherland: Looking At a Bright Future After “Dark Times”

May 22, 2020 Lynne Snierson Horse Racing News

By Lynne Snierson Named one of People Magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful People” in 2008, Chantal Sutherland was poised to become racing’s “It Girl.” She subsequently appeared in a four-page spread in Vogue Magazine, along with …

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Santa Anita Odds: United Favored in Charles Whittingham Stakes

May 22, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom It’s safe to say that anyone involved or interested in horse racing that doesn’t know who Charlie Whittingham was could probably do some extra research. The Hall of Fame trainer, who managed …

Churchill Odds: Maxfield Set for 3-Year-Old Debut in Derby-Qualifying Matt Winn Stakes

May 21, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell We owe a debt of gratitude to Florida, Arkansas and the other states that proved racing could be safely conducted in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to their fortitude and …

Eddie Mac’s Book: Taking on a Challenging Pick 4 at Churchill Downs

May 21, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara Most days at Belmont Park, you could fire a cannon through the grandstand and not hit anybody. That old joke is close to the truth. But it’s handle, not attendance, that matters …

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All Bets are on as Harness Racing Moves to Re-Open

May 21, 2020 John Furgele Horse Racing News

By John Furgele After more than two months, harness racing is on its way back. Ohio bats leadoff — Scioto Downs will be the first to return to action, opening on Friday (May 22) with …

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Jockey Colony at Churchill is Deep and Competitive

May 20, 2020 Noel Michaels Horse Racing News

By Noel Michaels The Churchill Downs spring meet is off and running, and if opening weekend is any indication we’re in for a tremendous season of racing and wagering. Fields are massive, purses are good, …

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Belmont Stakes Set for June 20: Becomes 1st Leg of Triple Crown

May 19, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara It’s official: The last shall be first. The Belmont Stakes, the longtime finale of the Triple Crown series, will be run June 20 at 1 1/8 miles, around one turn and in …

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3 Ways to Avoid Regrettable Substitutions

May 19, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin “Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention.” – Frank Sinatra, from “My Way” Old Blue Eyes didn’t have too many regrets, but I am sure that you …

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It’s On! Preakness Re-Scheduled for Oct. 3, 4 Weeks After Kentucky Derby

May 17, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt It’s a date! The folks who run the Preakness Stakes finally made it official on Saturday afternoon — the second leg of the Triple Crown has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, …

Governor Malibu (left) runs at Unified in the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park (photo via NYRA/Adam Coglianese).

Belmont Park Gets OK to Open June 1

May 16, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara Welcome back, Belmont Park. The home of the Belmont Stakes will be up and running soon. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he has authorized racing to resume at Belmont …

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With Santa Anita Racing Again, Track Offers Weekend Stakes

May 15, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom The return of racing to Santa Anita this week also marks the return of stakes action at The Great Race Place, with two carded for the Saturday program and one – a …

Whither the Preakness and Belmont Stakes?

No Black-Eyed Susans This Year, but Live Racing is on the Menu

May 15, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt A year ago, and a little under 24 hours before a most bizarre 144th running the Preakness Stakes, my wife and I were seated at our favorite outdoor table at the wondrous …

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Eddie Mac’s Book: Finally, Betting a Pick 3 at Churchill Downs

May 14, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara The trees are budding out and the flowers are up, even in the unseasonably chilly Northeast. Pleasant sights, especially in a disease-ravaged world, but to horseplayers they’re just Mother Nature’s window dressing. …