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Delosvientos Seeks to Defend Brooklyn Title

Delosvientos Seeks to Defend Brooklyn Title

Giuseppe Iadisernia's Delosvientos. will try to become the first horse since Waquoit in 1987-88 to win back-to-back runnings of the grade II, $200,000 Brooklyn Handicap at 1 1/2 miles at Belmont Park June 5.

 Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Minor's Dream: Resurrect Hialeah Park

Halsey Minor has a dream. The technology entrepreneur, multimillionaire, and Thoroughbred owner wants to purchase, renovate, and return racing to historic Hialeah Park, the Southern Florida track that has been closed since 2001.

 Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Twelve Drawn For Intriguing Fla. Derby

Twelve Drawn For Intriguing Fla. Derby

A full field of 12 was drawn for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), which on paper has turned out to be the most intriguing prep race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) this year.

 Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Zito Works a Pair of Contenders

Zito Works a Pair of Contenders

Halsey Minor's 3-year-old Fierce Wind drilled a bullet half-mile in 46 4/5 over a fast track at Palm Meadows March 24 for trainer Nick Zito in preparation for the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29.

 Monday, March 24, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Breakheart Pass

Ky. Derby Trail: Breakheart Pass

There's just no escaping it. You can question his pedigree and his running style all you want, but War Pass is simply in a class by himself right now, and until someone figures out how to beat him or his pedigree catches up to him, he has to be the top dog.

 Monday, February 25, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Fierce Wind Blows

Ky. Derby Trail: Fierce Wind Blows

Three-year-olds around the country continue to get "zapped" by the Derby trail's three-headed monster. You know, zap, as in Nick Zito, Steve Asmussen, and Todd Pletcher.

 Monday, February 18, 2008
Fierce Wind Flies to Sam Davis Win

Fierce Wind Flies to Sam Davis Win

The Nick Zito trainee won his stakes debut Feb. 16 at Tampa Bay Downs.

 Saturday, February 16, 2008
Z Humor Eager for Sam F. Davis

Z Humor Eager for Sam F. Davis

Z Humor and Smooth Air look to take another step toward the Kentucky Derby Feb. 16 at Tampa Bay Downs.

 Thursday, February 14, 2008