No Stopping Nikki's Sandcastle in Hanshin Cup
Homebred Nikki's Sandcastle made a strong run on the final turn of the $150,000 Hanshin Cup Stakes (gr. III), and that move carried him to a determined victory May 24 at Arlington Park.
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| Caixa Eletronica | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Cease | David Jacobson |
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| Duke of Mischief | David Fawkes |
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| Eighttofasttocatch | Timothy L. Keefe |
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| Mister Marti Gras | Chris M. Block |
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| Norman Asbjornson | Carlos A. Mancilla |
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| Norvsky | Donald Warren |
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| Pants On Fire | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Redding Colliery | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Skipshot | Gennadi Dorochenko |
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| Tackleberry | Luis Olivares |
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| Tres Borrachos | Martin F. Jones |
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| Uh Oh Bango | R. Kory Owens |
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Hogy Faces Huge Field in Hanshin Cup Defense
William Stiriz's 5-year-old gelding Hogy will have his work cut out for him when he attempts to defend his title in the Hanshin Cup (gr. III) at Arlington Park against 13 capable challengers.
Guillot Has Big Goals This Year for Moreno
With the potential for heavy rain in Maryland May 16, trainer Eric Guillot likes his chances even more in the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) with Moreno, a 4-year-old gelding he hopes is sitting on a big year.
Top Fortitude Shows Grit in Barrera Stunner
Top Fortitude, overlooked by bettors at 30-1 after a poor 2014 debut a month earlier, outfought his challengers in the stretch May 10 to post a huge surprise in the $100,000 Lazaro Barrera Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/22/2014
Hawthorne, Keeneland, Aqueduct, Australia, Japan, Charles Town Races and More. View Slideshow
Dude! Imperative Shocks Charles Town Classic
Imperative pounced on a softened-up Game On Dude rounding the final turn and proved best in the drive to land a $1 million payday at odds of 26-1 in the Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 19 at Charles Town Races.
That Handicapping Show: Illinois Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Illinois Derby and the Charles Town Classic. Watch Video
The Dude Returns to Charles Town
On Saturday, Game On Dude returns to Charles Town to seek another victory in the Charles Town Classic (gr. II). Will he win? read blog
Dude Back On Game for Charles Town Classic
His reputation restored with a superb win in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Game On Dude looks for a repeat victory in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) the night of April 19 at Charles Town Races.
Flattering Bea Needs Hot Sugar Maple Pace
James Arrison's homebred Flattering Bea, a stakes winner locally, will hope for a quick early pace when she faces nine other fillies and mares in the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes at at Charles Town April 19.
Game On Dude Arrives for Charles Town Classic
Game On Dude arrived in West Virginia April 15 ahead of his expected start in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 19, when he will bid for a repeat victory in the race.
Fever Knocks Lea Out of Charles Town Classic
Donn Handicap (gr. I) winner Lea, who was expected to race in the upcoming Charles Town Classic (gr. II), spiked a fever the week of April 7 and will miss a couple weeks of training, according to trainer Bill Mott.
Charles Town to Make Donation to CANTER
For the fifth consecutive year, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is providing funding to CANTER Mid-Atlantic for the organization's ongoing program and mission to rehabilitate and find homes for former racehorses.
Maryland-Based Owner Arnold Heft Dies at 94
Colorful owner Arnold Heft died in his sleep March 12 at Sunrise at Fox Hill Senior Living Facility in Bethesda, Md. He was 94.
HRTV to Air Penn Gaming Racing Challenge
Penn National Gaming announced that HRTV will provide television coverage for the remaining five events in the 2014 Penn Gaming Racing Challenge as well as the West Virginia Breeders' Classics.
HRRN to Broadcast Penn Racing Challenge
Penn National Gaming announced that the Horse Racing Radio Network will become the exclusive radio home for the remaining five events in the 2014 Penn Gaming Racing Challenge.
Norman Asbjornson Retired to Pin Oak Lane
Dual stakes winner Norman Asbjornson has been retired from racing to stand at Dr. William O. Solomon's Pin Oak Lane near New Freedom, Pa.
Daddy Nose Best Enters Fair Grounds on Roll
Multiple grade III winner Daddy Nose Best will try for a third straight stakes win on the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots turf and sixth victory in seven starts in the Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 22.
Caixa Eletronica Dies in Training Collision
Caixa Eletronica, a popular four-time graded stakes winner, died as the result of injuries he suffered in a training accident Jan. 4 that also claimed the life of maiden Six Drivers.
Charles Town 2013 Wagering Just Shy of Record
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races concluded its 2013 season the night of Dec. 28 with an average daily all-sources handle of $992,368, less than 1% off its record wagering average set the previous year.
Charles Town Gets Dates But Awaits Contract
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races was approved for 220 live racing programs in 2014, but the West Virginia track remains in contract negotiations with horsemen.
Belshazzar Wins in Japan, Pants On Fire Last
Belshazzar, whose once-promising career was curtailed by health issues, stormed to victory in the Japan Cup Dirt (Jpn-I) Dec. 1 at Hanshin, while U.S.-based Pants On Fire had trouble in the gate and finished last.
Hawthorne Gold Cup: Last Gunfighter Prevails
New York shipper Last Gunfighter earned his fourth graded stakes win of the year, closing to get the job done in the $350,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (gr. II) at Hawthorne Racecourse Nov. 30.
Palace Rules Fall Highweight Handicap
New York-bred Palace, claimed by his connections for $20,000 a little more than a year ago, rallied to win his first open stakes, the $300,000 Fall Highweight Handicap (gr. III), at Aqueduct Nov. 28.
Caixa Eletronica to Defend Fall Highweight
Repole Stable's hard-knocking Caixa Eletronica lines up with seven others at Aqueduct Racetrack for a title defense in the $300,000 Fall Highweight Handicap (gr. III) on Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day.
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