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Riley Tucker vs. Cash Refund in Aristides

Riley Tucker vs. Cash Refund in Aristides

Riley Tucker and Cash Refund figure to be the top two in the $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs. The six-furlong stakes is one of three under the lights under the Twin Spires June 2.

 Thursday, May 31, 2012
Nov. 1 Workouts at Churchill Downs

Nov. 1 Workouts at Churchill Downs

It was another busy day for clockers at Churchill Downs as many contenders of the Nov. 5-6 Breeders' Cup World Championships completed their workouts Nov. 1.

 Monday, November 01, 2010
Casse 2-Year-Olds, Others Work at Churchill

Casse 2-Year-Olds, Others Work at Churchill

The Oct. 25 workout tab at Churchill Downs included more than a handful of contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

 Monday, October 25, 2010
Girolamo Gets Grade I in Vosburgh

Girolamo Gets Grade I in Vosburgh

Godolphin Racing's Girolamo put away Riley Tucker in mid-stretch en route to a decisive victory in the $350,000 Vosburgh Stakes(gr. I) Oct. 2 at Belmont Park.

 Saturday, October 02, 2010
Nine Try For First Grade I Win in Vosburgh

Nine Try For First Grade I Win in Vosburgh

Led by Godolphin Stable's Girolamo, a talented field of nine sprinters will all vie for their first grade I win in the $350,000 Vosburgh Invitational Oct. 2 at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Riley Tucker Rides Rail to Aristides Win

Riley Tucker Rides Rail to Aristides Win

Riley Tucker, who raced close to the pace during the early part of the May 29 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, found clear sailing along the rail entering the stretch on his way to two-length score.

 Saturday, May 29, 2010
Ah Day, Go Go Shoot Top Fall Highweight Field

Ah Day, Go Go Shoot Top Fall Highweight Field

Aqueduct's Fall Highweight Handicap, which will take place this year on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, will be a true test of speed and strength as both experienced stakes winners and several less-seasoned runners prepare to carry some extra pounds.

 Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Hunch Plays Abound in Ancient Title Stakes

Hunch Plays Abound in Ancient Title Stakes

Cost of Freedom is back to defend his title in Oak Tree's $300,000 Ancient Title Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 11, but he's just one of several hunch play possibilities in a 10-horse field at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, October 08, 2009
Forego: Kodiak Kowboy Fond of the Spa

Forego: Kodiak Kowboy Fond of the Spa

Rachel Alexandra's attempt against older males has given the Woodward (gr. I) all the headlines, but Saratoga's other grade I race on Sept. 5--the $300,000 Forego Stakes--is no slouch. The seven-furlong sprint drew a solid field of a 12, including the morning-line favorite, Kodiak Kowboy.

 Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Munnings Brushes Off His Tom Fool Foes

Munnings Brushes Off His Tom Fool Foes

Everything went Munning's way in the $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park July 5. First, top sprinter Fabulous Strike, the heavy favorite, was scratched by trainer Todd Beattie. Then came a perfect trip for jockey John Velazquez, who drove the sharp 3-year-old colt through an inside gap at the top of the stretch on their way to a comfortable win.

 Sunday, July 05, 2009
Full Field Drawn For Wide-Open Met Mile

Full Field Drawn For Wide-Open Met Mile

West Point Thoroughbreds and partners' Mr. Fantasy and Sequoia Racing's Imperial Council will each try to become the first 3-year-old to win the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) since Honour and Glory did it back in 1996, but will have to conquer a full field of older horses on May 25 at Belmont Park to make it happen.

 Friday, May 22, 2009
Dutrow Discusses Curlin, Prado's Ride

Dutrow Discusses Curlin, Prado's Ride

Big Brown began his early preparations for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) by jogging once around Belmont Park's 1 1/2-mile main track shortly after 6 a.m. on May 21.

 Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Preakness Notes: May 13

Preakness Notes: May 13

Behindatthebar, Giant Moon, Riley Tucker, Stevil, and Tres Borrachos turn in their final workouts before the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Preakness Profile: Riley Tucker

Preakness Profile: Riley Tucker

Ahmed Zayat sent two runners to the Derby who wound up chasing Big Brown home. For the Preakness, Zayat Stables' will send out Riley Tucker, a son of Harlan's Holiday who has earned a shot.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Gayego Now Possible for Preakness

Gayego Now Possible for Preakness

Trainer Paulo Lobo reported May 12 that a start in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 17 at Pimlico Race Course by Cubanacan Stables' Gayego is under consideration.

 Monday, May 12, 2008
Boss Lafitte Uses Rail in Transylvania

Boss Lafitte Uses Rail in Transylvania

Uptown Racing's Boss Lafitte used a rail-skimming trip under Robby Albarado and took over in upper stretch to win by a half-length in the $150,000 Central Bank Transylvania Stakes on a rainy opening day April 4 at Keeneland.

 Friday, April 04, 2008
Prussian Leads Transy Field

Prussian Leads Transy Field

Prussian will face eight rivals April 4 when he makes his 2008 debut in the $150,000 Central Bank Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds, the opening day feature of the 16-day spring meet at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Wicked Style Won't Be Denied in Arlington Futurity

Wicked Style Won't Be Denied in Arlington Futurity

Wicked Style may have been light on experience heading into the $198,500 Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III) but the 2-year-old showed plenty of grit, fighting back after being overtaken in the stretch to defeat Riley Tucker by a head at Arlington Park Sept. 1.

 Saturday, September 01, 2007
Gold Coyote Looks for Fourth Straight Victory

Gold Coyote Looks for Fourth Straight Victory

The racing career of Gold Coyote could not have started any more impressively. On Sept. 1, he'll get his sternet test when he headlines a field of eight in the $200,000 Arlington-Washington Breeders' Cup Futurity (gr. III) for a group of promising 2-year-olds.

 Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Kodiak Kowboy an Old Pro in Saratoga Special Win

Kodiak Kowboy an Old Pro in Saratoga Special Win

Kodiak Kowboy had more experience than any of his five rivals in the $150,000 Saratoga Special (gr. II). Jockey Shaun Bridgmohan used that to his advantage as he waited patiently to burst between horses en route to a convincing three-length victory in a main track test for 2-year-olds Aug. 16.

 Thursday, August 16, 2007
Kodiak Kowboy Heads Saratoga Special Field

Kodiak Kowboy Heads Saratoga Special Field

Kodiak Kowboy, unbeaten in his last three races, will attempt to add another black-type victory to his resume when he faces six other 2-year-olds in Aug. 16 Saratoga Special (gr. II) at 6 1/2 furlongs at Saratoga.

 Tuesday, August 14, 2007