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Grade I Winners Return in Oaklawn Handicap

Grade I Winners Return in Oaklawn Handicap

Recent grade I winners Hymn Book and Ron the Greek head a strong field of eight for the $400,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) April 14.

 Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Winner's Circle: 'Capping It Off

Winner's Circle: 'Capping It Off

Adam Wachtel is no newbie to the Thoroughbred world. As a child, he was introduced to the industry by his father, prominent New York owner Ed Wachtel, and he grew up on the New York circuit racetracks.

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 Tuesday, March 13, 2012
After the Wire - 3/4/2012

After the Wire - 3/4/2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Gotham Stakes and Santa Anita Handicap.

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 Sunday, March 04, 2012
Mott Invader Ron the Greek Rolls in Big 'Cap

Mott Invader Ron the Greek Rolls in Big 'Cap

Trainer Bill Mott's team swooped into Southern California with Ron the Greek to snare the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in convincing style March 3.

 Saturday, March 03, 2012
Big 'Cap Draws 13; Ultimate Eagle Favored

Big 'Cap Draws 13; Ultimate Eagle Favored

With defending champion Game On Dude skipping the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Ultimate Eagle leads a field of 13 in the $750,000 event March 3.

 Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Mucho Macho Man Too Tough in Millions Classic

Mucho Macho Man Too Tough in Millions Classic

Triple Crown veteran Mucho Macho Man proved too strong for six fellow Florida-breds in the $400,000 Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, January 28, 2012
Florida Millions Classic Could Be Just That

Florida Millions Classic Could Be Just That

The $400,000 Florida Sunshine Millions Classic may lack numbers, but it doesn't lack talent and the potential to be an excellent betting race Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park.

 Wednesday, January 25, 2012
No Place Like Gulfstream Park for S.S. Stone

No Place Like Gulfstream Park for S.S. Stone

Robert LaPenta's S.S. Stone again showed his affinity for the main track at Gulfstream Park with an easy victory in the $100,000 Skip Away Stakes (gr. III) April 3.

 Sunday, April 03, 2011
Fly Down, Morning Line Top Loaded Donn 'Cap

Fly Down, Morning Line Top Loaded Donn 'Cap

Nick Zito trainees Fly Down and Morning Line, both thought to be among the top handicap horses in 2011, could wind up as the top two choices in a star-studded Donn Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 5 at Gulfstream Park.

 Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Downey: At Fair Grounds, It's All Greek to Me

The early pace will definitively shape the Louisiana Derby, and so we should know after about a half-mile if the closers have a chance to win. Will there be enough early lick for that to happen?

 Thursday, March 25, 2010
THS: Louisiana Derby

THS: Louisiana Derby

Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of twinspires.com preview the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).

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 Thursday, March 25, 2010
Full But Unproven Field Contest La. Derby

Full But Unproven Field Contest La. Derby

The field for this weekend's Louisiana Derby (gr. II) is similar to the recently concluded Florida Derby (gr. I) in one important way: Both major Kentucky Derby preps drew full fields of promising but unproven 3-year-olds.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Baker's Dozen Entered in Louisiana Derby

Baker's Dozen Entered in Louisiana Derby

The $750,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, March 27, has drawn a field of 13, headed by Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner Discreetly Mine.

 Monday, March 22, 2010
THS: Fountain of Youth & Risen Star

THS: Fountain of Youth & Risen Star

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of brisnet/twinspires.com preview the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) and the Risen Star (gr. II).

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 Thursday, February 18, 2010
Stars on the Rise: 12 Entered in Risen Star

Stars on the Rise: 12 Entered in Risen Star

Fair Grounds' $300,000 prep race attracts plenty of potential stars; gains some starters from Florida.

 Monday, February 15, 2010
Ron the Greek Seeks Triple Crown Mandate

Ron the Greek Seeks Triple Crown Mandate

The second stakes winner for Full Mandate scores in an early Kentucky Derby prep.

 Thursday, January 28, 2010
Well-Traveled Ron the Greek Captures Lecomte

Well-Traveled Ron the Greek Captures Lecomte

Closing from out of the clouds, Ron the Greek ran down favored Maximus Ruler in the final strides to capture the $100,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) by 1 1/2 lengths at Fair Grounds Jan. 23.

 Saturday, January 23, 2010
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