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Trippi's Storm - NetJets Breeders' Cup Mile

Trippi's Storm - NetJets Breeders' Cup Mile

A son of Trippi, out of the Storm Bird mare Pocket Beauty, Trippi's Storm captured the Kelso Handicap (gr. IIT) Sept. 29 at Belmont, paving his way to the $2-million NetJets Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT).

 Friday, October 05, 2007

Juveniles Take Center Stage at Belmont Sunday

My Mammy, a runaway Delaware maiden winner in her first and only start, gets tested for class Sunday in the 101st edition of the Astoria for 2-year-old fillies at Belmont Park. Juvenile colts are also in the spotlight with the 115th running of the Tremont.

 Friday, June 29, 2007

Desire to Excel Romps in Astoria at 24-1

Desire to Excel, making her first start since breaking her maiden at first asking back in April, blew away her six rival 2-year-old fillies Sunday to win the $109,500 Astoria by five lengths.

 Sunday, July 02, 2006

Penna Hopes to Spread the 'News' in Poker H.

Remarkable News, a 4-year-old Venezuelan-bred trained by Angel Penna Jr., seeks his second stakes win in the $100,000 Poker Handicap (gr. III) Sunday on the turf at Belmont Park.

 Friday, June 30, 2006

Adieu Waves Good-Bye to Astoria Foes

Favored Adieu dueled with Folklore from the break and drew away for a 1 ΒΌ-length victory Sunday afternoon in the $109,500 Astoria for 2-year-old fillies at 5 1/2 furlongs at Belmont Park.

 Sunday, July 03, 2005

On This Date In History...

Damascus Third in Haskell at 3-5 Odds; Dearly Precious Posts Fifth Straight Win

 Thursday, July 13, 2000