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Blind Luck to Skip Pacific Classic

Blind Luck, who was under consideration for the Aug. 28 Pacific Classic (gr. I) against males, will instead point toward the Oct. 1 Lady's Secret (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, according to trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.

Slideshow: 2011 Hall of Fame

Honoring the 2011 Inductees into the National Racing Hall of Fame.

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Hall-endorfer by Evan Hammonds

Hollendorfer has been eligible for consideration since 2004 based on the rules of the game. It says here this should be a one-and-done deal for the horseman to enter the Hall of Fame on the first ballot.

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Chocolate Candy Doesn't Melt Under Pressure

In spite of the distractions caused by a gruesome racetrack collision and a wailing siren that Churchill Downs uses to warn horsemen that there is trouble on the racetrack, Chocolate Candy turned in a professional and fast work April 27.

Delightful Kiss Headlines All American

Hobeau Farm's Delightful Kiss has already earned a berth into the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon next month at Santa Anita. Now, the 4-year-old gelding will make his final prep for that race when he faces six rivals in the $200,000 All American Stakes (gr. III) the richest race of Golden Gate Fields' fall meet.

Two Stars Do Battle in Delaware Handicap

A quality field of 11 fillies and mares will do battle in the $1-million Delaware Handicap (gr. II) July 13, but the 10-furlong event may come down to a superstars Hystericalady and Unbridled Belle, who have a combined eight graded stakes victories between them.

Lacie Girl Nips Onslaught in Richmond 'Cap

Heavy favorite Lacie Girl got up in the final jump to defeat Onslaught by a head in the $60,550 Richmond Handicap at Golden Gate Fields Sunday.

Lacie Girl Nips Onslaught in Richmond 'Cap

Heavy favorite Lacie Girl got up in the final jump to defeat Onslaught by a head in the $60,550 Richmond Handicap at Golden Gate Fields Sunday.