Kid Cruz Grinds to Excelsior Victory
Favored at odds of 3-2 in a five-horse field, the 5-year-old son of Lemon Drop Kid wore down 9-5 second choice Madefromlucky to take the 1 1/4-mile test in 2:04.52.
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Kid Cruz, Madefromlucky Clash in Excelsior
Kid Cruz will look to add more black type to his resume when he faces four competitors in the $200,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III) April 9 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Effinex Wins Excelsior, Wicked Strong Third
Instead of 3-5 favorite Wicked Strong winning in his second start of the season, it was the 6-1 Effinex who made a sweeping move on the final turn and put away pacesetter Red Rifle to win the 1 1/4-mile test.
Wicked Strong Heads Excelsior Stakes
Wicked Strong, winner of last year's TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II), tries to get back on a winning track April 25 as he takes on seven opponents in the $200,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III).
Graded Winner Birdrun Retired to Poplar Creek
Grade II winner Birdrun has been retired from racing to stand at Robin Murphy's Poplar Creek Horse Farm near Bethel, Ohio. His fee is $2,000.
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Godolphin Entrymates Run One-Two in Excelsior
Godolphin entrymates Romansh and Long River ran one-two, respectivley, in the $150,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack March 22.
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Godolphin Pair Heads Aqueduct's Excelsior
Long River and Romansh face five opponents in the 1 1/8-mile test for older horses at Aqueduct March 22.
Norman Asbjornson Retired to Pin Oak Lane
Dual stakes winner Norman Asbjornson has been retired from racing to stand at Dr. William O. Solomon's Pin Oak Lane near New Freedom, Pa.
Rockridge Stud Schedules Stallion Show
Rockridge Stud in Hudson, N.Y., will host its stallion show on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (EST).
G3 Winner San Pablo Retired to Rockridge Stud
Grade III winner San Pablo has been retired and will join the Rockridge Stud roster in Hudson, NY for 2014, it was announced Dec. 22.
Shootout in Iselin Goes to Last Gunfighter
Scratches took the field for the $148,500 Philip H. Iselin Stakes (gr. III) from eight to five, but they didn't derail a thrilling race down the lane between victorious odds-on choice Last Gunfighter and San Pablo.
Last Gunfighter Takes Aim at Iselin
Last Gunfighter, who had his six-race winning streak stopped by Flat Out in the Suburban Handicap (gr. II), looks to start another one when he takes on seven rivals in the 1 1/8-mile Philip H. Iselin Stakes at Monmouth Park.
Take Charge Indy Headed for Monmouth Cup
After some deliberation, Take Charge Indy's connections will run the grade I-winning colt in the July 28 Monmouth Cup (gr. II), where he'll carry 123-pound highweight against the likes of Hymn Book, Pants on Fire, and more.
Velazquez Reaches 5,000 Wins on Perfect Day
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez reached 5,000 career victories in North America June 14 after going 3-for-3 on the afternoon at Belmont Park.
Mucho Macho Man Third to San Pablo at Belmont
Multiple graded stakes winner Mucho Macho Man ran third behind San Pablo and Hymn Book in the $88,200 Criminal Type Stakes at Belmont Park June 14, his first start in five months.
Belmont Winner Ruler on Ice Targets Brooklyn
Two years after winning the Belmont Stakes, George and Lori Hall's Ruler On Ice will again travel the full circuit of the Belmont Park main track oval June 7 when he starts in the 1 1/2-mile Brooklyn Handicap.
Flat Out Takes on Seven Rivals in Westchester
Some prominent names -- including Flat Out and Pants On Fire -- are set to clash in the April 27 Westchester Stakes (gr. III) at Belmont Park.
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Last Gunfighter Draws Clear in Excelsior
Last Gunfighter overcame a troubled start and came through on the rail to win the $150,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III) March 23 at Aqueduct, while 2011 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Ruler On Ice finished fifth.
Ruler On Ice Among Those to Contest Excelsior
The 3-1 second choice on the morning line for the $150,000 Excelsior Stakes (gr. III) March 23 at Aqueduct Racetrack is 2011 Belmont Stakes winner Ruler On Ice, who won an Aqueduct optional claimer Jan. 30.
Alternation Begins New Campaign in Razorback
Alternation drew the far outside post in a field of 10 for his attempt at a repeat victory in the $150,000 Razorback Handicap (gr. III) March 9 at Oaklawn Park.
Calibrachoa, Redding Colliery to Red River
Multiple graded stakes winners Calibrachoa and Redding Colliery have been purchased by Jay and Terry Adcock's Red River Farms and will stand near Coushatta, La., in 2013.
Photography Media Eclipse Award to Keyser
Keyser is first person to win Media Eclipse Awards in both writing and photography categories.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Birdrun | William I. Mott |
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| Inherit the Gold | James Hooper |
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| Marilyn's Guy | Scott A. Lake |
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| Norman Asbjornson | Carlos A. Mancilla |
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| Redding Colliery | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| San Pablo | Todd A. Pletcher |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| New Mexico State Fair Thoroughbred Futurity | ALB | |
| John Hettinger S. | BEL | |
| Ricks Memorial S. | RP | |
| Flashy Lady S. | RP | |
| Remington Green S. | RP |
