Handicapping the Santa Anita Derby Showdown
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Santa Anita Derby (G1).
Keyword: Risen Star Stakes
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Bravazo Scores the Upset in Risen Star Stakes
In his second start this year and third crack against graded stakes company, Bravazo tracked pacesetter Snapper Sinclair every step of the way and got his best stride down when it counted to win the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds.
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Instilled Regard Back to New Orleans for Risen Star
OXO Equine's Instilled Regard shipped in from California to win the Lecomte Stakes (G3) Jan. 13 and is heading back to Louisiana for the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) Feb. 17.
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Tough Field Assembles for Risen Star Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds.
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Instilled Regard Logs Final Work for Risen Star
OXO Equine's Instilled Regard got his final timed workout for the Feb. 17 Risen Star Stakes presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) when he covered six furlongs in 1:13 flat Feb. 10 at Santa Anita Park.
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Girvin Turns in First Work Since Risen Star Triumph
With trainer Joe Sharp on workmate Cool Arrow and his wife, former jockey Rosie Napravnik, at the helm of the stable's newest big horse, Girvin turned in first move since his win in the Risen Star (G2) and covered a half-mile in :49 March 11.
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Mo Town Back on Tab After Risen Star Disappointment
Remsen Stakes (G2) winner Mo Town breezed the morning of March 8 at Payson Park in preparation for a possible start in the $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
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The Road: Planning, Adjustments Work Well for Girvin
Risen Star Stakes (G2) winner Girvin has put together past performances that hint at the combination of careful planning and needed adjustments required in Thoroughbred training.
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Girvin, Farrell Exit Fair Grounds Wins Well
Both Brad Grady's Girvin and Coffeepot Stables' Farrell exited their Feb. 25 grade 2 victories well, according to their respective connections.
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Girvin Upsets Risen Star Stakes
The Risen Star Stakes (G2) became an unlikely coming out party for Brad Grady's Girvin when he captured the $400,000 test by two lengths over Untrapped, earning 50 qualifying points on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.
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Guest Suite Taking Farish, Howard on Classic Ride
Five starts into his career, Guest Suite is threatening to take his connections down the path of most resistance with the grandest of rewards.
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Risen Star Hero Could Be a Local One
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star Stakes (GII) at Fair Grounds.
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Look Back: Master Derby Wins Louisiana Derby
With Foolish Pleasure campaigning in Florida, Louisiana in 1975 offered a haven for other nominees to the Kentucky classic.
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Mo Town, Guest Suite Set for Risen Star Showdown
The house horse has held a decided advantage in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) in recent years, with three of the last four winners having prior form or being a regular trainee over the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots surface.
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Guest Suite Fires Bullet in Preparation for Risen Star
In his final move in advance of the Feb. 25 $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2), Guest Suite stated his readiness for his next challenge on the Triple Crown trail, covering four furlongs in a bullet :48 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Feb. 21.
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Mo Town Set for 3-Year-Old Debut in Risen Star
Firmly landing himself prominently on the charts as a serious contender for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), the $200,000 Keeneland September 2015 purchase now looks to make a hit out of his sophomore debut, the Risen Star (G2).
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Fair Grounds Upcoming Graded Stakes Draw 38 Entries
With an early draw for the Feb. 25 Louisiana Derby Preview Day card, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots saw 38 horses entered for four graded stakes, including the $400,000 Risen Star (G2).
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Risen Star Runner-Up Forevamo Bounces Back
Brittlyn Stable's Forevamo has exited his second-place finish in the $400,000 Veterans Ford Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) in good order, according to trainer Al Stall and owner Evelyn Benoit.
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Making the Grade: Gun Runner
This week we take a closer look at Gun Runner, winner of the $400,000 Veterans Ford Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) on Feb. 20 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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Inside the February 27, 2016 Issue
Gun Runner is the new Derby points leader after winning the Risen Star and more inside the February 27, 2016 Blood-Horse magazine!
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Airoforce Likely Off Kentucky Derby Trail
Though early indications are John Oxley's Airoforce came out of his 10th-place finish in the Risen Star (gr. II) in good health, trainer Mark Casse said the Colonel John colt is likely off the Triple Crown trail.
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Dolphus Scratched From Risen Star
The connections of Dolphus said Thursday they plan to scratch from the Veterans Ford Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) as the timing of the race doesn't quite fit for the half brother of Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.
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Can Gun Runner Upset the Risen Star Stakes?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.
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That Handicapping Show: The Risen Star
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) featuring Its All Relevant, Mo Tom, Gun Runner, Dolphus, Airoforce, Tom's Ready, and Uncle Walter. Sponsored by Equibase.
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That Handicapping Show: The Risen Star
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) featuring Its All Relevant, Mo Tom, Gun Runner, Dolphus, Airoforce, Tom's Ready, and Uncle Walter. Sponsored by Equibase.
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That Handicapping Show: The Risen Star
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) featuring Its All Relevant, Mo Tom, Gun Runner, Dolphus, Airoforce, Tom's Ready, and Uncle Walter. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Risen Star.
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Risen Star Can Serve as Gauge for Mo Tom
Trainer Tom Amoss said the field for the Feb. 20 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds is one of the deepest he has seen at the Louisiana track, and he believes that's good for Mo Tom, who he trains for G M B Racing.
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Airoforce, Mo Tom Top Risen Star
Airoforce invades New Orleans to take on the local contingency (led by G M B Racing's Mo Tom) in the $400,000 Veterans Ford Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Fair Grounds.
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Airoforce Ready for 2016 Debut in Risen Star
John C Oxley's Airoforce has done little wrong in his career.
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Bullet Work for Lecomte Runner-Up Tom's Ready
Tom's Ready fired a warning shot in the form of a five-furlong bullet in 1:00 flat Saturday Feb. 6 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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Von Hemel Duo Could Try Southwest Stakes
Trainer Donnie Von Hemel said Pin Oak Stable's Synchrony will "more than likely" make his next start in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 15 at Oaklawn Park.
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Keeping Pace: Weighty Question
Frank Angst analyzes the Kentucky Derby picture following interesting prep races from the weekend, specifically weight assignments.
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International Star Carries On in Risen Star
Ken and Sarah Ramsey's International Star came back for more Feb. 21, punching through on the rail to win the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) after taking the Jan. 17 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.
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J S Bach, Villandry Scratched From FG Stakes
Todd Pletcher said J S Bach would be scratched from the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) and trainer David Carroll said Villandry would be scratched from the Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT).
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Risen Star Attracts Top Three From Lecomte
The top three finishers in the Jan. 17 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) will face several new shooters in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 21 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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Live Chat - Friday, February 20 at NOON EST
The transcript for the chat is now available.
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McLaughlin in Derby Pursuit With Full Hand
Kiaran McLaughlin, a former D. Wayne Lukas assistant who grew up near Lexington, has started five horses in the Derby, all longshots. He came tantalizingly close to winning with his initial starter, the 71-1 Closing Argument.
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The Major Derby Preps Begin
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Fountain of Youth and Risen Star Stakes.
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Abscess Keeps Texas Red Out of Risen Star
Texas Red, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), has suffered a foot abscess that will prevent him from running in the Feb. 21 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II), said co-owner Erich Brehm.
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Desormeaux Sets Derby Path for Texas Red
Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Texas Red is likely to have three starts on the early Triple Crown trail, according to trainer Keith Desormeaux, beginning with the San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 1.
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Slideshow: Mucho Macho Man
Review the racing career of Classic winner Mucho Macho Man.
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Podcast: Jack Wolf and Intense Holiday
Ron Mitchell talks with Jack Wolf of Starlight Racing about Starlight's Kentucky Derby contender Intense Holiday. Jack also discusses Harlan's Holiday and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
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Stranded Bond Holder Headed for Tampa Derby
Problems started on a flight from California to New Orleans for the Feb. 22 Risen Star Stakes, when Bond Holder was slightly injured after being severely jarred by turbulence. The incident took a severe mental toll.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/24/2014
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen was rocked by the Risen Star and Fountain of Youth Stakes over the weekend. See who was removed from the top 12!
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After the Wire: Fountain of Youth Stakes
Evan Hammonds picks apart the efforts of Intense Holiday in the Risen Star Stakes and Wildcat Red in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
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After the Wire: Fountain of Youth Stakes
Evan Hammonds picks apart the efforts of Intense Holiday in the Risen Star Stakes and Wildcat Red in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
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Intense Holiday Charges to Risen Star Victory
Starlight Racing's Intense Holiday finally got his graded score, and did so with a thrilling late run in the Feb. 22 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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Ky Derby Championship Series Begins
Rise Up has a 10-point Prime Power advantage on the field in the Risen Star.
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TimeformUS Saturday Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Gulfstream and Fair Grounds
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Vicar's in Trouble in Tough for Risen Star
Vicar's in Trouble, dominant 6 3/4-length hero of the Jan. 18 LeComte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, drew a tough outside post in an overflow field entered for the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes on Feb. 22.
