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Colt With a Cause Shocks El Camino Real

Autism Awareness, the longest shot in the field, sprang a touching $126 upset in the El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) for 3-year-olds at Bay Meadows March 8. Johnny Taboada, the horse's owner, has an 8-year-old son, Renzo, who has autism.

 Sunday, March 09, 2008
Riders Hurt in 4-Horse Bay Meadows Spill

Riders Hurt in 4-Horse Bay Meadows Spill

The March 8 El Camino Real Derby program at Bay Meadows was marred by a four-horse spill in the fifth race. Jockeys David Lopez and Luis Martinez were taken to Stanford Hospital following the race.

 Saturday, March 08, 2008
Ten Get Tested in El Camino Real Derby

Ten Get Tested in El Camino Real Derby

Ten 3-year-olds were entered in the $150,000 El Camino Real Derby at Bay Meadows March 8, California's only graded Triple Crown prep event to be contested on dirt.

 Thursday, March 06, 2008

Yankee Bravo Wins California Derby

Yankee Bravo duplicated his Eddie Logan Stakes performance, unleashing a strong stretch rally to remain undefeated by winning the $150,000 California Derby on a showery day at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 27.

 Sunday, January 27, 2008
Ricky Frazier Wins 3,000th Race

Ricky Frazier Wins 3,000th Race

Jockey Ricky Frazier won the 3,000th race of his career via disqualification in the $45,000 Paradise Valley Stakes at Turf Paradise Nov. 17.

 Saturday, November 17, 2007
Turf Paradise Hits Stride Early in 2007-08 Meet

Turf Paradise Hits Stride Early in 2007-08 Meet

Turf Paradise hopes to improve upon the previous season's record daily purse distribution at its 2007-08 race meet, which commenced Oct. 5. So far, things seems headed in the right direction.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Simulcasting Wagering Returns to Tucson Area

Simulcast wagering on Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse races returned to Pima County, Ariz., Sept. 27, in time for the 2007-2008 Turf Paradise meeting, which starts Oct. 5.

 Friday, October 05, 2007

### Arizona Law Makes Taking Bets a Felony

Account wagering companies no longer are accepting wagers from Arizona residents due to a law that took effect Sept. 19. Under House Bill 2694, any individual outside of a licensed racetrack or off-track betting facility who accepts a wager or bets on the results of a race is guilty of a class six felony, which can bring imprisonment.

 Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Arizona Law Makes Taking Account Bets a Felony

Account wagering companies no longer are accepting wagers from Arizona residents due to a law that took effect Sept. 19. Violation of the law is a class six felony, which could mean jail time.

 Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Increased Field for Claiming Crown at Ellis Park

Ellis Park will become the first Kentucky racetrack to host the Claiming Crown when it conducts the ninth renewal of the event Aug. 4. Only once before has the race been held away from Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn.

 Wednesday, August 01, 2007

'Extreme Day' Returns to Calder in South Florida

Calder Race Course in Miami, Fla., will offer its third "Extreme Day" July 28. The card will feature races at extremely long or short distances or with uncommon race conditions.

 Thursday, July 26, 2007
9 Entries in Saratoga's Sanford Stakes

9 Entries in Saratoga's Sanford Stakes

Nine colts and geldings are entered in the 93rd running of the $150,000 Sanford Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-olds at Saratoga July 26. The most experienced entrant is Ready's Image, the only stakes winner in the field.

 Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Cosmonaut to Try to Defend Title in Arlington Handicap

Cosmonaut, who won the Arlington Handicap (gr. IIIT) in 2006, is back for another try in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) prep.

 Thursday, July 19, 2007

Darley Flying Start Conducts Debates at Keeneland

Darley Flying Start students concluded their time in Kentucky by holding debates at the fourth Darley Flying Start Conference at Keeneland Race Course July 18.

 Thursday, July 19, 2007
Indian Vale Early Choice for $1-Million Del Cap

Indian Vale Early Choice for $1-Million Del Cap

Indian Vale, winner of seven races in 10 starts, tops a field of nine entered in the $1-million Delaware Handicap (gr. II) for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up at 1 1/4 miles July 15.

 Wednesday, July 11, 2007
It's East Versus West in Smile Sprint Handicap

It's East Versus West in Smile Sprint Handicap

The best of the East will meet the best of the West in the $500,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) on Summit of Speed day at Calder Race Course July 7.

 Thursday, July 05, 2007
Teuflesberg Going Short in Carry Back Stakes

Teuflesberg Going Short in Carry Back Stakes

Teuflesberg aims to win his second consecutive grade II race when he heads to post for the $300,000 Carry Back Stakes for 3-year-olds at six furlongs at Calder Race Course July 7.

 Thursday, July 05, 2007

Tucson-Area Bettors Can Play Horses--for Now

Bettors in the Tucson, Ariz., area are again able to wager on horseracing simulcasts, but whether that will be the case in early September remains to be seen.

 Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Vaunt Hopes to Boast with Win in Arlington Classic

Bill Mott-trained Vaunt tops a field of nine 3-year-old colts and geldings entered in the $150,000 Arlington Classic (gr. IIIT) at Arlington Park June 23.

 Thursday, June 21, 2007

Duveen Seeks Third Graded Win in Jefferson

Duveen will attempt to extend his winning streak to four when he heads to the post for the Jefferson Cup (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs June 16.

 Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Wait a While Returns to Best Game in Just a Game

Multiple grade I winner Wait a While will attempt to make amends for her off-the-board performance as the 1-2 favorite in her last start when she heads to post for the Just a Game Stakes (gr. IIT) June 9 at Belmont Park.

 Thursday, June 07, 2007