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Boisterous Bangs Out Easy Win in Red Smith

Boisterous wrapped up his 4-year-old campaign on a high note Nov. 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack, coming from off the pace for a two-length victory over Bold Hawk in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT).

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Grassy Back to Defend Title in Red Smith

Grassy Back to Defend Title in Red Smith

After notching his first graded stakes victory with a powerful late charge one year ago, Grassy is back to defend his title in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Aqueduct turf Nov. 5.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
To Honor and Serve Powers to Nashua Victory

To Honor and Serve Powers to Nashua Victory

Heavily favored To Honor and Serve cruised to a front-running four-length victory over Mucho Macho Man in the $150,000 Nashua Stakes (gr. II), one of a trio of graded stakes Nov. 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

 Saturday, November 06, 2010
Aqueduct Offers Three Graded Stakes Nov. 6

Aqueduct Offers Three Graded Stakes Nov. 6

The Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) and two juvenile stakes, the Nashua (gr. II) and Tempted (gr. III), add some local spice to the Breeders' Cup program that begins Aqueduct's opening weekend Nov. 6.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Strike a Deal Gets Elusive Victory in NY

Strike a Deal Gets Elusive Victory in NY

Jayeff B Stables' Strike a Deal, who had been winless for nearly 18 months, finally tasted victory Nov. 8, as the 4-year-old colt stayed close to the pace, struck the front in upper stretch, and pulled away for a resounding seven-length victory in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) on a rainy afternoon at Aqueduct.

 Saturday, November 08, 2008
Euros May Have Edge in Red Smith 'Cap

Euros May Have Edge in Red Smith 'Cap

German-bred Lauro, fresh off a victory in the Sky Classic (Can-IIT) at Woodbine, looks to make his American debut a winning one Nov. 8 when he takes on eight rivals in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Aqueduct turf.

 Thursday, November 06, 2008
At 14-1, Dave Takes Red Smith 'Cap

At 14-1, Dave Takes Red Smith 'Cap

The Barclay Tagg-trained Dave took advantage of a clear outside trip under jockey Joe Bravo to win the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) over the yielding turf at Aqueduct Nov. 10.

 Saturday, November 10, 2007
Red Smith on Turf Looms Wide Open

Red Smith on Turf Looms Wide Open

The Nov. 10 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) at Aqueduct will be run at a demanding 1 3/8 miles. The turf race also will prove to be a challenge to handicappers.

 Thursday, November 08, 2007

Theft Tactics Work for Naughty New Yorker

Fox Ridge Farm's Naughty New Yorker, allowed to set a leisurely pace under Jean-Luc Samyn, drew away from favored Angliana at the eighth pole to win the $147,000 Red Smith Handicap, which was moved from the turf to dirt at Aqueduct Saturday.

 Saturday, November 11, 2006

Grand Couturier One to Watch in Red Smith H.

Marc Keller's Grand Couturier, a 3-year-old who was only beaten 2 ΒΌ lengths in Longchamp's Grand Prix de Paris (Fr-I), is one to watch in the overflow field entered for Saturday's $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Aqueduct turf course.

 Thursday, November 09, 2006

King's Drama Good as Billed in Red Smith

Irish-bred King's Drama, ridden confidently on the front end by Edgar Prado, ran to his 3-5 odds when pulling away in mid-stretch for an authoritative win in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Aqueduct turf course Saturday.

 Saturday, November 12, 2005

Red Smith 'Cap Features Attractive Rematch

One year after Certifiably Crazy and Dreadnaught staged a great stretch battle won by a nose by Dreadnaught, the two square off again Saturday in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) at 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct turf.

 Thursday, November 10, 2005

Dreadnaught Goes 'Crazy' One Better in Smith

Former hurdler Dreadnaught won an all-out stretch duel with Certifiably Crazy for his first graded stakes victory in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) at 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct turf Saturday.

 Sunday, November 21, 2004

Irish Colonial Heads Diverse Red Smith Field

Five-year-old Irish Colonial, who snapped a nine-race losing streak in his last start when he prevailed in the Mohawk Handicap for New York-breds, returns to open company in Saturday's $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Aqueduct turf.

 Thursday, November 18, 2004

No Catching This Star in Red Smith Handicap

Front-running Balto Star and jockey John Velazquez took advantage of his deliberate pace to spurt away in the stretch en route to an easy 3 1/4-length victory in Saturday's $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) over soft going on the Aqueduct turf.

 Sunday, November 23, 2003

Balto Star, Macaw The Class of Red Smith 'Cap

Balto Star and Macaw lead a field of a dozen runners expected for Saturday's $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) at Aqueduct. The 1 1/8-mile turf race will be the rubber match for the pair, who has faced each other twice this year. After Balto Star retreated in the Sword Dancer (gr. IT), Macaw finished well ahead of him in second. In the Man 'o War, Balto Star held on for fourth, two spots ahead of a flat Macaw.

 Thursday, November 20, 2003

Aqueduct Race Report: Good Night

Evening Attire finishes a remarkable year with an easy victory in the off-the-turf Red Smith Handicap.

 Saturday, November 23, 2002

Turf and Dirt Could Come Together in Red Smith

Man From Wicklow, Whitmore's Conn, and Evening Attire are among the 16 horses entered in Saturday's Red Smith Handicap at Aqueduct.

 Thursday, November 21, 2002

From the Magazine: Mr. Pleasantfar's Route to Success

There are many different routes a horse can take through his or her racing career, but it's safe to say that Mr. Pleasentfar has broken new ground with his Brazil-to-Dubai-to-Calder-to-Aqueduct route.

 Saturday, November 17, 2001

Cetewayo Seeks Second Straight Red Smith

Dr. John Chandler's Cetewayo and Rose B. Cerullo's Williams News are expected starting highweights Saturday for the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT) for 3-year-olds and up. The 11- furlong race is the final graded turf stakes in New York this year.

 Wednesday, November 14, 2001

Aqueduct Review: Another Improbable Comeback

Michael Dickinson-trained Cetewayo earned his first victory since the 1999 Riggs Handicap, winning the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap over an Aqueduct turf course labeled good.

 Saturday, November 18, 2000

Cetewayo Returns in Red Smith Handicap

Michael Dickinson-trained Cetewayo returns to the races Saturday in the $150,000 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIT), the last graded stakes this year on turf in New York.

 Friday, November 17, 2000