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Math Wizard Pulls Off 31-1 Upset in $1 Million Pennsylvania Derby

September 21, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

By US Racing Team Math Wizard came sweeping around the final turn on the far outside and poured on the speed in the stretch to pull off a huge upset in the $1 million Pennsylvania …

Improbable with exercise rider Efrain Santana, gallops at Parx Racing in Bensalem, PA on Thursday morning September 19, 2019 after arriving from California on Wednesday evening. The Bob Baffert trainee is the morning line favorite for Saturday's (9/21/19) $1,000,000 Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby at Parx. Photo By Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO

Big Day in PA: 3-Year-Olds Take Center Stage in Pennsylvania Derby, Cotillion

September 20, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt What else would you expect from the 3-year-old crowd? The latest installment in this wild and crazy season of 3-year-olds saw disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Maximum Security knocked out Saturday’s $1 million …

Grants Pass Downs kicks off first commercial race meet this weekend

September 20, 2019 Gustavo Madrigal Horse Racing News

Announcing! GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Sept. 19, 2019 – Grants Pass Downs kicks off its first ever commercial race meet this Sunday, Sept. 22. The eight-race opening day program will feature the TMB Inaugural, with a …

Cotillion Stakes: British Rider Sophie Doyle Looking For an Upset Aboard Street Band

September 19, 2019 Lynne Snierson Horse Racing Analysis

By Lynne Snierson Sophie Doyle has every reason to be protective of Street Band. She knows that by taking good care of her, the 3-year-old filly just may take her back to the Breeders’ Cup. …

Top 10 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Finishes

September 18, 2019 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin Whether you are a casual racing fan or you make your living playing the races, the Breeders’ Cup offers great excitement and value. One of the original seven Breeders’ Cup races, the …

Tweets of the Week!

September 18, 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?

Little Brown Jug: A Tradition Like No Other

September 18, 2019 John Furgele Horse Racing Analysis Horse Racing News

By John Furgele It is truly a reflection of a simpler time in America. Long before TV, Americans flocked outside to find things to entertain themselves. One such diversion was the County Fair. In addition …

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Bout of Colic Sidelines Maximum Security for $1 million Pennsylvania Derby; Career Not Threatened

September 17, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing Analysis

By Richard Rosenblatt Updated: Maximum Security will miss Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby after suffering through a “severe, acute bout of colic,’’ but the Florida Derby and Haskell Invitational winner should be recovered in a …

Maximum Security Out Of $1 Million Pennsylvania Derby

September 17, 2019 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing Analysis

By Richard Rosenblatt Maximum Security is out of Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby after it was revealed he is suffering from a colon ailment that is not considered life-threatening. The announcement was made Tuesday in …

Race-caller Michael Wrona headed to Grants Pass Downs

September 17, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing Analysis

By US Racing Team Announcing! Track announcer Michael Wrong is taking his signature “Racing!” call to Grants Pass Downs in Oregon when the track will run its inaugural 14-day race meet from Sept. 22-Nov. 4. …

A Field of 7 Entered for $1 Million Pennsylvania Derby

September 16, 2019 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

By US Racing Team The $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) for 3-year-olds is Saturday at Parx Racing, located just outside Philadelphia. The post-position draw was held Monday, and a field of seven was entered for …

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 …

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 …