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Flat Out Takes on Seven Rivals in Westchester

Flat Out Takes on Seven Rivals in Westchester

Some prominent names -- including Flat Out and Pants On Fire -- are set to clash in the April 27 Westchester Stakes (gr. III) at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Full Field Looms for $1M Charles Town Classic

Full Field Looms for $1M Charles Town Classic

It appears the $1 million Charles Town Classic, which ended up being a key race in the older horse division last year, will attract a full field of 10 for its fourth running April 14 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

 Friday, April 06, 2012
2011 Pennsylvania Derby - Predict the Order

2011 Pennsylvania Derby - Predict the Order

Nine three-year-olds battle at Parx Racing in the 1 1/8 mile Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II). Who will win it? How will the others finish?

Predict the Order

 Friday, September 23, 2011
THS: Pennsylvania Derby 2011

THS: Pennsylvania Derby 2011

Tom, Jason and Tim handicap the Pennsylvania Derby and Kent Stakes this week.

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 Thursday, September 22, 2011
Pennsylvania Derby Attracts Big Names

Pennsylvania Derby Attracts Big Names

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Ruler On Ice was made the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II), but by post time Sept. 24 most of the money could land on To Honor and Serve.

 Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Triple Crown Talk: Preakness Picks

Triple Crown Talk: Preakness Picks

Jason Shandler's picks for Saturday's big race.

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 Friday, May 20, 2011
Preakness: Will Pace Make the Race?

Preakness: Will Pace Make the Race?

Animal Kingdom was a surprise winner of the Derby and came out of the race in great shape. But will the pace of the Preakness, which will likely be much swifter, be a benefit or a hindrance to the Triple Crown hopeful?

 Thursday, May 19, 2011
Alibi Breakfast a Little Something for All

Alibi Breakfast a Little Something for All

The 2011 Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course had a little bit of everything, including laughter and tears.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011
2011 Preakness - Predict the Order of Finish

2011 Preakness - Predict the Order of Finish

Will Animal Kingdom win again? One of his Derby foes? Or a new shooter?

Predict the Order

 Wednesday, May 18, 2011
'Norman,' Mr. Commons in Preakness Tuneups

'Norman,' Mr. Commons in Preakness Tuneups

With trainer Chris Grove looking on, Norman Asbjornson turned in his final workout for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Friday, May 13 at Pimlico Race Course; Mr. Commons drills seven furlongs at Hollywood Park.

 Friday, May 13, 2011
Full Gate of 14 Expected for Preakness

Full Gate of 14 Expected for Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom will likely face 13 3-year-old rivals at Pimlico May 21 in the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown.

 Monday, May 09, 2011
Norman Asbjornson Works Strongly at Pimlico

Norman Asbjornson Works Strongly at Pimlico

Local Preakness Stakes (gr. I) hopeful Norman Asbjornson worked 'the best time he has ever had at a mile' May 5 at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Chris Grove said.

 Saturday, May 07, 2011
Uncle Mo a Towering Presence in Wood

Uncle Mo a Towering Presence in Wood

The general consensus is that Uncle Mo will have little trouble in the Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 9 at Aqueduct when he takes on nine seemingly overmatched rivals in his final Derby prep.

 Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Wood Memorial Field Starting to Come Together

Wood Memorial Field Starting to Come Together

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite Uncle Mo may face a short and overmatched field in the $1 million Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct April 9.

 Thursday, March 31, 2011
Stay Thirsty Takes Gotham in Season Debut

Stay Thirsty Takes Gotham in Season Debut

Odds-on Stay Thirsty made a successful 3-year-old debut, taking over from pacesetter The Fed Eased in mid-stretch and rolling to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $250,000 Gotham Stakes (gr. III) March 5 at Aqueduct.

 Saturday, March 05, 2011
Stay Thirsty Solid Gotham Choice

Stay Thirsty Solid Gotham Choice

Stay Thirsty was installed the 9-5 favorite in the 1 1/16-mile Gotham Stakes, which drew a mostly unheralded field of nine.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011