Graded Stakes Winner Bearpath Dies

Graded stakes winner and grade I stakes-placed Bearpath, who sustained a shoulder injury during the John's Call Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 5, was euthanized Sept. 23.

Saratoga Diary: Coming Up Roses

Attendance, handle and Marylou again highlight the third Friday.

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Gio Ponti Seeks Third Straight Man o' War

Two-time reigning turf champion Gio Ponti still has a chance to remain one of the division leaders and he can do that while attempting to make history in the $600,000 Man o' War Stakes (gr. IT) July 9 at Belmont Park.

Keertana Turns Back Boys in Louisville 'Cap

In a thrilling photo finish in which three horses were separated by the narrowest of margins, it was the 5-year-old mare Keertana who prevailed over her male rivals in the $111,200 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill.

THS: Louisville Handicap 2011

Tom, Evan and Tim Holland briefly recap the Preakness Stakes, examine the Louisville Handicap and give a shout out to a special horse.

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Doubles Partner Aces Tampa Bay Thriller

Favored Doubles Partner closed with a rush in the final yards to snatch victory by a neck over Rahystrada in the $125,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIT) on the turf March 19 at Tampa Bay Downs.

Teaks North Faces Full Field at Tampa Bay

Teaks North, who registered his first graded stakes win in the final jump of last month's Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT) for a 25-1 shocker, is back in action in the $125,000 Tampa Bay Stakes (gr. IIIT) March 19.

Telling Repeats in Sword Dancer

Winless since scoring an upset in last year's Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT), Telling received a brilliant ride from Garrett Gomez to win the $500,000 race for the second straight year Aug. 14 at Saratoga.

THS: The Sword Dancer Invitational

Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen from brisnet.com preview the Sword Dancer Invitational (gr. IT) at Saratoga on August 14.

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Man o' War: 'Gio' Looks to Halt Losing Streak

Champion Gio Ponti will attempt to break a five-race losing streak and defend his title in the $600,000 Man o' War Stakes (gr. IT) July 10 at Belmont.

Free Fighter Liberates Louisville Handicap

Free Fighter seized the lead from Eagle Poise coming into the stretch and drew off in the lane to produce a determined upset at odds of 12-1 in the $113,800 Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs May 22.

THS: Louisville Handicap

Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of twinspires.com preview the Louisville Handicap (gr. III).

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Bearpath, 19-1, Scores Pan American

Lothenbach Stables' Bearpath stalked pacesetter Brother Nick for 11 furlongs, took over inside the eighth-pole, then held off favorite Never On Sunday to win the Pan American Stakes (gr. IIIT) March 27 at Gulfstream Park .

Winchester, Brass Hat Highlight Pan American

Winchester will be the favorite in the $150,000 Pan American Stakes (gr. IIIT) March 27 at Gulfstream Park, a race that also will mark the season debut of Fred Bradley's remarkable 9-year-old gelding Brass Hat.