Delaunay Lands Solid Aristides Score
Hard-knocking Delaunay secured his second graded victory May 31 in the $112,900 Aristides Stakes (gr. III), driving clear by 3 1/2 lengths under Rosie Napravnik at Churchill Downs.
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| Adirondack King | John C. Servis |
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| Atigun | James A. Jerkens |
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| Cyber Secret | Lynn S. Whiting |
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| Jake Mo | W. Bret Calhoun |
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| Najjaar | Daniel C. Peitz |
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| Optimizer | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Pee H Dee | Chris Richard |
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| Reckless Jerry | Kenny P. Smith |
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| Ring It Up | Chris Richard |
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| Sabercat | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Scatman | Eddie Kenneally |
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| Secret Circle | Bob Baffert |
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| Unbridled's Note | Steven M. Asmussen |
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Mico Margarita Looks to Step Up in Aristides
The 8 3/4-length winner of the Oak Hall at Evangeline Downs in his last start headlines a field of nine including last year's 1-2 finishers, Scatman and Jasizzle, and eight-time stakes winner Delaunay.
Hoppertunity Off Triple Crown Trail
Rebel Stakes (gr. II) winner Hoppertunity is off the Triple Crown trail after undergoing minor surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert confirmed May 5.
Baffert Horses Breeze in Weather Break
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert sent Hoppertunity through his final move for the Kentucky Derby and Ria Antonia through her prep for the Oaks on April 28, squeezing in the drills between downpours at Churchill Downs.
GI Winner Forte Dei Marmi Heads Elkhorn
Stella Perdomo's 7-year-old gelding Forte Dei Marmi has the distinction of being the only grade I winner in the full 14-horse field set for the April 26 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland.
Lemon Drop Dream Bursts to Count Fleet Upset
Lemon Drop Dream, tracking a blistering pace into the stretch, charged home to register a well-timed victory in the $294,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III) in his graded stakes debut April 10 at Oaklawn Park.
One for the Roses: Hoppertunity
Steve Haskin reflects on the performance of Hoppertunity in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and what the race says about his Kentucky Derby (gr. I) form.
Secret Circle Back at Oaklawn for Count Fleet
Secret Circle, a two-time graded stakes winner at Oaklawn Park as a 3-year-old in 2012, returns to the Hot Springs, Ark., track April 10 as the one to beat in the $300,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III).
One for the Roses: Ride On Curlin
Steve Haskin discusses his intrigue with Ride On Curlin this week.
And They're Off: March Madness Edition
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin talk about the Rebel, including Tapiture's trip, look at the Spiral and the Sunland Derby, discuss the Hall of Fame nominees, and talk to Bob Baffert about Hoppertunity, Bayern, and more. Watch Video
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 3/18/2014
Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita Park, Hong Kong, Sunland Park & more. view slideshow
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/17/2014
The Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park moved Steve to alter his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. Did Hoppertunity even make the list? Read and find out! read blog
After the Wire: Rebel Stakes
Racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson stands in for Evan Hammonds this week as we look at the big racing weekend from Oaklawn Park. watch video
Rebel Rematch Expected in Arkansas Derby
The first four finishers of the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) March 15 came out of the race none the worse in spite of the roughly-run final furlong, and three of them are definitely pointed for a return in the Arkansas Derby.
Hoppertunity Stays Up in Roughshod Rebel
Hoppertunity might not know much about racing yet, but his pure talent was enough to get the job done in the $600,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 15.
Arkansas Derby Preview Day Preview Blog
It will be fun to watch some (future) stars shine at likely low prices. read blog
Bath Time for Hoppertunity
Rebel Stakes (gr.II) contender Hoppertunity gets a bath at Oaklawn with Baffert assistant Jimmy Barnes on the shank after training March 14. Watch Video
TimeformUS Saturday Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Oaklawn, Santa Anita and Gulfstream read blog
That Handicapping Show: Rebel Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park featuring Tapiture and Strong Mandate. Watch Video
'Mandate' Should Be Strong in Rebel Stakes
Strong Mandate could be sitting on a strong performance in the grade II Rebel Stakes this Saturday. read blog
Downey Profile: Improvement Mandated in Rebel
Conditions could be ripe for Strong Mandate to turn the tables on Tapiture in the Rebel Stakes.
Tapiture Takes On Rebel Invaders and Old Foes
Homebred Tapiture looks to continue his journey to the Kentucky Derby when he takes on two he beat in the Southwest Stakes along with California invaders, among others, in the March 15 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn.
Retro Rebel: Smarty Jones Wowed in 2004
"He was just getting better... He matured and had filled out nicely. He was more rounded and he was more settled."--trainer John Servis on Smarty Jones at the time of his Rebel Stakes win.
Tapiture Breezes for Rebel Stakes
Southwest Stakes winner breezes easy half mile for the March 15 Rebel Stakes.
Winning Prize Streaks Home in Kilroe Mile
Argentinian import Winning Prize streaked gate-to-wire in the $350,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park March 8, securing his first grade I score in the U.S.
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