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Saratoga Diary: Mornings on the Backstretch

Leisurely dawns lead to action-packed afternoons at Saratoga.

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Siphon City Wins Cornhusker BC With Style

Ray Larkin's 23-1 shot Siphon City nursed an early lead in the $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) and surprisingly drew away to win by six lengths in Altoona, Iowa, Saturday night.

Lord of the Game Rules Cornhusker BC 'Cap

William Slevin's 4-year-old colt Lord of the Game pounded home to win Saturday's $300,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) by a head over three tightly-bunched finishers,.

Suburban Possible for Colonial Colony

While they have a trip to Iowa for the Cornhusker (gr. III) penciled in for Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) winner Colonial Colony, owner Chris Nolan and trainer Walter Bindner say they're also considering The Suburban Handicap (gr. I) at Belmont Park.

Tenpins Returns Against Seven in Cornhusker

Joe Vitello's Grade II winner Tenpins will make his seasonal debut Saturday as the 118-pound highweight against seven rivals in the $350,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. III) at Prairie Meadows.

Tenpins to Make 2003 Debut in Cornhusker

Joseph Vitello's Tenpins will make a belated start on his 2003 campaign in the $350,000-added Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup (gr. III) on July 12.

Grade I Winner Unshaded Injured, Retired

Unshaded reinjured a tendon this week and has been retired. The gelding's immediate plans are uncertain.

Sir Bear Looking for Repeat in Cornhusker

Sir Bear will face six competitors Saturday when he tries for back-to-back victories in the $400,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders' Cup Handicap.