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Waquoit's Sloppy Gold Cup Remembered

Waquoit's Sloppy Gold Cup Remembered

A sloppy track in 1988 saw Alysheba scratch from the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), paving the way for Waquoit to splash home by 15 lengths. Who in this year's cast has the best off-track form?

 Friday, September 28, 2012
Turbo Compressor Goes Long in Sword Dancer

Turbo Compressor Goes Long in Sword Dancer

Turbo Compressor goes after the biggest score of his career Aug. 18 when he heads a field of nine in the 38th running of the $600,000 Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) at Saratoga Race Course.

 Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Six Added to Triple Crown Nomination List

Six Added to Triple Crown Nomination List

Six horses have been added to the list of 3-year-old Thoroughbreds eligible to compete in the 2010 Triple Crown after their owners paid a required $6,000 fee during the late nominating period ending March 27.

 Thursday, April 01, 2010
Backtalk Tops Illinois Derby Cast

Backtalk Tops Illinois Derby Cast

Backtalk has already amassed more than $170,000 in graded earnings, which is likely already enough to secure him a slot in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) starting gate.

 Tuesday, March 30, 2010