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Bang-Up Bunch Entered in Commonwealth Sprint

Seven top sprinters with a hefty 25 stakes wins between them figure to put on quite a show when they battle Saturday in the $400,000 Commonwealth Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. II) at seven furlongs at Keeneland.

 Thursday, April 14, 2005

Speedy Toby's Success Dies After Delta Downs Effort

Toby's Success, who set a track record for 5 1/2 furlongs at Fair Grounds last month, collapsed and died while galloping out following a third-place finish in the $100,000 Louisiana Premier Night Sprint at Delta Downs on Saturday.

 Monday, February 09, 2004

Xtra Heat, Gold Mover Loom Over Princess Rooney Rivals

Two of the country's top female sprinters are slated to square off in Saturday's grade II Princess Rooney.

 Wednesday, July 10, 2002

Xtra Heat Draws Post Two in Barbara Fritchie

Xtra Heat, a finalist in two Eclipse Award categories, drew post position two for Saturday's Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) at Laurel. The Eclipse Awards will be announced Feb. 18.

 Wednesday, February 13, 2002

Breed For Speed

By Edwin Anthony -- After years of research, I've come to the conclusion that speed is the single most important factor in determining a horse's chances to succeed as a sire of sires.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2001