Talamo Records Five Wins at Del Mar
Joe Talamo booted home five winners at Del Mar Aug. 2, including a brilliant performance by Irish-bred Obviously in the feature, a one-mile grass contest.
Headlines for Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Washington Hall of Fame to Honor Russell Baze
Onetime Washington resident Russell Baze will be inducted into the Washington Sports Hall of Fame on Longacres Mile Day Aug. 19.
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Acclamation, Norvsky take to the turf at Del Mar
Champion older male Acclamation worked five furlongs on the firm Jimmy Durante Turf Course at Del Mar in 1:02 4/5 Thursday morning while stablemate Norvsky covered the same distance in 1:03 4/5 in preparation for upcoming major stakes assignments.
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Best Pal Next for Surprising Scherer Magic
Modestly-bred Scherer Magic, a $50,000 claim who captured a graded stakes in just his second start, takes another big step in his progression with the $150,000 Best Pal Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-olds at Del Mar Aug. 5.
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Dixie Strike installed as 5-2 favorite for Breeders' Stakes
Dixie Strike, winner of the Prince of Wales just three weeks ago, has been made the 5-2 morning-line favorite for Sunday's C$500,000 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brisnet.com/edgeped/breeders'12.html">Breeders' Stakes</a>, the third jewel in Canada's Triple Crown, at Woodbine.
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Shackleford looking for second straight Grade 1 in Vanderbilt
Of the 11 horses that have won Triple Crown races since 2009, only three remain in training, and just one -- the powerhouse called Shackleford -- ranks among the elite performers in the sport. Winner of the 1 3/16-mile Preakness Stakes last year over Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, the gleaming chestnut has transformed his game this year, from speedball that runs his heart out in route races to fearsome sprint and middle-distance star.
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O'Neill enters first-time starter in Best Pal
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Spy in the Sky upsets Smithwick at 25-1
Randleston Farm's Spy in the Sky was sent off the 25-1 longest shot on the board in Thursday's Grade 1, $100,000 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brisnet.com/edgeped/smithwick12.pdf">A.P. Smithwick Memorial Steeplechase</a> at Saratoga but ran like a favorite when posting a nose victory in the 2 1/16-mile hurdle contest.
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Shackleford Towers Over Vanderbilt Foes
Shackleford arrived at Saratoga Race Course fit and feisty the morning of Aug. 2, ready to tackle seven other runners in the $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. I) on Aug. 4.
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Dixie Strike Favored Among 14 for Breeders'
Dixie Strike, impressive winner of the Prince of Wales last month, is the 5-2 morning line favorite from a field of 14 entered for the Breeders' Stakes, the final jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown at Woodbine Aug. 5.
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THS: Whitney Handicap
Tom and Pete handicap the Whitney Invitational Handicap and the West Virginia Derby this week.
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THS: Whitney Handicap 2012
Tom and Pete handicap the Whitney Invitational Handicap and the West Virginia Derby this week. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Whitney Invitational Handicap.
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2012 Yearling Sale Performance Factor
The plunging foal crop size should result in higher auction yearling prices as supply comes back more in line with demand.
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Noosa Beach to Miss Remainder of Year
Two-time Washington Horse of the Year Noosa Beach will miss the Longacres Mile (gr. III) Aug. 19 at Emerald Downs and is going to take the rest of the year off, trainer Doris Harwood said Aug. 2.
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Barnett New Coordinator for Select Sales
Jenny Barnett is the new recruiting/client relations coordinator for Select Sales, the Central Kentucky-based sales agency announced Aug. 2.
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Handicapping Insights
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Get Stormy on course for Fourstardave; fields forming for Spa juvenile stakes
Sullimar Stable's Get Stormy is set for his attempt to land a second victory in the Grade 2 Fourstardave Handicap after breezing five furlongs on the Oklahoma turf course in a bullet :59 4/5 on Wednesday.
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Repole pays tribute to retired Calibrachoa
Calibrachoa, a former claimed turned into a five-time New York Grade 3winner by trainer Todd Pletcher for owner Mike Repole, was retired from racing this week.
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Spy in the Sky Sails in A.P. Smithwick
Randleston Farm's Spy in the Sky overcame his 25-1 odds as the longest shot in a 10-horse field and held on to win the $100,000 A.P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap (NSA-I) Aug. 2 at Saratoga Race Course.
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Meier returns to action; Fires prepares for retired riders' race
Jockey Brandon Meier, who broke his collarbone in a spill at Arlington May 12, returns to riding Friday and is scheduled for two mounts during the afternoon.
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Saratoga and sponsors offer exciting contests, VIP packages to fans
Racing fans will have multiple opportunities to experience Saratoga Race Course in style this summer through a number of exciting contests and VIP packages encompassing all 40 days of racing at the Spa. A number of new and returning fan-friendly promotions will be offered throughout the 2012 meet in partnership with several national, regional and local retailers, including Keeler Motor Car Company, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, Dunkin' Donuts and Coca-Cola.
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Ron the Greek Should Prove Best in Whitney
Top class stayer gets plenty of pace to run at.
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Hello Race Fans Inc. forms fantasy handicapping league for charity
Hello Race Fans Inc. announced Thursday the formation of a charity-focused fantasy handicapping league. Twenty participants are playing for a chance to have $2,500 donated to the charity of their choice.
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Saratoga Diary: Drinking It In
NYRA, in conjunction with America's Best Racing -- an initiative of The Jockey Club -- announced it will be hosting classes at Saratoga Racecourse to help newcomers through the maze of the sport on six days this meet.
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Sip of Saratoga: Fabulous Families
Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga auction, scheduled for Aug. 6 and 7 in New York, has a number of half brothers and half sisters to racing royalty in its catalog.
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Sip of Saratoga: Seven Powerhouse Pinhooks
The Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling sale in New York Aug. 6 and 7 has seven young horses that were acquired previously at public auction for $200,000 or more apiece.
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Hoosier Park Opens for 64-Day Meet
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino launched its 64-day Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meet Aug. 1 and will offer live racing through Oct. 27.
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Handicapping Tournament Based on Players' ROI
A handicapping tournament based on players' return on investment--not how much they wager--will be offered by BetPTC.com Aug. 4.
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O'Hara Lands Executive Position With DRF
Phil O'Hara has been named executive director of racetrack development for Daily Racing Form, the company announced Aug. 1.
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Understanding Equine Movement Disorders
Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30 - June 2 in New Orleans, La.
