Rail Trip, 123, is Gold Cup High Weight
The race will be run at Hollywood Park in California July 10.
Articles posted July 4, 2010
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Global Hunter Injured in Game American Win
Global Hunter turned in a magnificent effort to win the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park on Independence Day, but his game head victory turned to sadness when the grade I winner pulled up lame.
Tizdejavu Notches Explosive Firecracker Win
Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I), finishes eighth in his first race since last November.
Informed Decision Gets Nod in Chicago 'Cap
Overwhelming 1-5 choice Informed Decision narrowly avoided an upset when she outfought 33-1 shot Rinterval in the final furlong to win the Chicago Handicap (gr. III) by a head July 4 at Arlington Park.
Discreetly Mine Has Good Day at Jersey Shore
Discreetly Mine, whose bid to capture a classic earlier this year was unsuccessful, returned to the winner's circle for the first time since February when he scored in the Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III).
Big Red Mike Leads Queen's Plate Procession
With England's Queen Elizabeth II attending for the first time since 1997, front-running Big Red Mike stole the 151st renewal of the Queen's Plate with a gate-to-wire win for jockey Eurico Rosa Da Silva at Woodbine July 4.
Franny Freud Fries Four Foes in Prioress Win
Odds-on choice Franny Freud, ridden by Garrett Gomez, rallied four wide on the turn to register her first grade I victory in the Prioress Stakes at Belmont Park July 4.
Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline
Total handle for June is down 5.82% while purses and race days fall 1.21% and 3.23%, respectively.
Spice Route Peppers Rivals in Singspiel
Favored Spice Route, making his first start in 2010, emerged from the pack in upper stretch and swept to an easy win in the $153,999 Singspiel Stakes (Can-IIIT) on Queen's Plate day at Woodbine July 4.
It's No Joke Sires First Winner
Grade II winner It's No Joke came through with his first winner when his son Playing a Joke scored July 3 at Arlington Park
Signature Red Enjoys Highlander Fling
Signature Red, who has come into his own on the turf in his last two starts, held off all challengers for jockey Chantal Sutherland to win the $192,403 Highlander Stakes (Can-IIT) on the Queen's Plate program at Woodbine.
Dick Turpin Rockets Home in Prix Jean Prat
Dick Turpin finally gained the first group I victory of his career with a breakout performance in the Prix Jean Prat (Fr-I) at Chantilly July 4.
California Flag to Begin Campaign in Crosby
California Flag, winner of the 2009 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint and third in the 2010 Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-III) in Dubai, is back working for a possible start in the Aug. 1 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) at Del Mar.
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