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Dynaforce Return Part of Preakness Undercard

Dynaforce Return Part of Preakness Undercard

Grade I winner Dynaforce makes her 2009 bow for Bill Mott in the Gallorette Handicap (gr. III), while Lael Stables' Ready Set looks best in the William Donald Schaefer Stakes (gr. III). The pair of $100,000 events are part of a graded stakes bonanza on Preakness Day at Pimlico May 16.

 Thursday, May 14, 2009
Tale of Ekati Adds Blinkers in Belmont Opener

Tale of Ekati Adds Blinkers in Belmont Opener

After a pair of important grade I wins in New York as a sophomore last year, trainer Barclay Tagg had high expectations for Tale of Ekati in 2009, but so far things have not not panned out. Tagg will try blinkers on the son of Tale of the Cat as Belmont Park opens its 64-day spring/summer meet with the $100,000 Westchester Stakes (gr. III).

 Sunday, April 26, 2009
Tesio: Servis Hopes to Make Splash

Tesio: Servis Hopes to Make Splash

John Servis has not been on the Triple Crown trail since Smarty Jones captivated the Thoroughbred racing world in 2004. The veteran trainer will try to change that this year, as he sends out Indian Jump in the $150,000 Federico Tesio Stakes April 19 at Pimlico Race Course, a 1 1/8-mile dirt event that serves as the local prep for the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Thursday, April 17, 2008
Gattopardo Romps in Miracle Wood

Gattopardo Romps in Miracle Wood

Tim Tullock trained Gattopardo took another step towards the Preakness by winning at Laurel Park March 1.

 Saturday, March 01, 2008
Cave's Valley Back for Miracle Wood

Cave's Valley Back for Miracle Wood

After a promising start to his career, Cave's Valley seeks a return to the winner's circle in the $70,000 Miracle Wood Stakes for 3-year-olds at Laurel Park March 1.

 Thursday, February 28, 2008

Cave's Valley Nearly Breaks Saratoga Track Record, Again

When first-time starter Cave's Valley burned a :21.79 opening quarter in a 5 1/2-furlong sprint at Saratoga, most figured the 2-year-old colt by Stephen Got Even would have nothing left by the time the field of seven reached the top of the stretch. Instead, he kept getting stronger.

 Friday, August 17, 2007