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Florida Million Returns to Calder Saturday

Florida Million Returns to Calder Saturday

Florida Million Day returns to Calder Casino & Race Course for the 11th time Nov. 10, with title defenses in the Bonnie Heath Turf Cup by Bad Debt and the Elmer Heubeck Distaff by My Pal Chrisy highlighting the program.

 Thursday, November 08, 2012
Next Question Has Right Answers in Nearctic

Next Question Has Right Answers in Nearctic

Lightly-raced Next Question, making his stakes debut for trainer Mike Trombetta, had all the answers in producing a 16-1 upset in the Nearctic Stakes (Can-IT) on the Woodbine turf course Oct. 14.

 Sunday, October 14, 2012
Homebred Strike the Moon Hits It Big in Oaks

Homebred Strike the Moon Hits It Big in Oaks

R. Larry Johnson, who began racing horses for $2,000 purses at Charles Town Races in the mid-1970s, more than stepped it up a notch Sept. 17 when his homebred Strike the Moon won the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks.

 Sunday, September 18, 2011

Trombetta Staying Home With Sweetnorthernsaint

Trainer Mike Trombetta considered Dubai but has opted to give stable star Sweetnorthernsaint a confidence builder in Saturday's $100,000 Harrison E. Johnson Memorial Handicap at Laurel Park.

 Thursday, March 15, 2007

First Triple for Trombetta at Laurel Park

For the first time in his 20-year career, trainer Mike Trombetta saddled three winners Wednesday at Laurel Park.

 Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Sweetnorthernsaint Wins in Return at Laurel

Sweetnorthernsaint returned to the races Thursday for the first time since his runner-up finish in last May's Preakness Stakes (gr. I), easily outstepping two rivals to win a seven-furlong optional allowance test on the main track.

 Thursday, October 19, 2006

Officer's Offspring Stand Out In Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale's Second Session

Officer's offspring were in demand Tuesday during the second session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale at Timonium in Maryland.

 Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Gasps and Disbelief Give Way to Hope, Prayers

The gasps that rose from the record crowd of 118,402 gathered for Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course told the story. There eventually was a winner, but even his connections were thinking about the injury to heavily favored Barbaro, who was pulled up in front of the stands soon after the start.

 Saturday, May 20, 2006

'Saint' Co-Owner Theos Sought More Than Derby Glory

When Sweetnorthernsaint co-owner Ted Theos was looking to bring his and partner Joe Balsalmo's horses to a Maryland area trainer two years ago, he looked for a conditioner who embodied focus, dedication, and hard work.

 Friday, May 05, 2006

For Derby Trainers, Wait Is Almost Over

Three first-time Kentucky Derby trainers joined veteran conditioner Bob Holthus on a national teleconference April 25 to discuss final preparations for their horses heading into the Derby.

 Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Sweetnorthernsaint, Jazil Turn in Friday Drills

Sweetnorthernsaint and Jazil, a pair of contenders for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) that have yet to arrive at Churchill Downs, turned in important workouts on Friday in Maryland and New York.

 Friday, April 21, 2006

Love You Madly Soars to Skipat Victory

Love You Madly turned the tables on the overwhelming favorite and won Saturday's $50,000 Skipat Stakes at Pimlico.

 Saturday, May 29, 2004