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Dancing House Breaks Through in Fritchie

• By Jeremy Balan
• February 13, 2016
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Godolphin's Dancing House put away not one but two favorites at separate points to win her first stakes in the $200,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 13 at Laurel Park.

That Handicapping Show: The Barbara Fritchie

• By Claire Novak
• February 11, 2016
• Handicapping

Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) featuring Hot City Girl, Lady Sabelia, and Princess Violet. Sponsored by Equibase. Watch Video

That Handicapping Show: The Barbara Fritchie

• February 11, 2016

Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) featuring Hot City Girl, Lady Sabelia, and Princess Violet. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Barbara Fritchie.

New York Sire Alex's Pal Euthanized

• By BloodHorse Staff
• March 12, 2015
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region

Alex's Pal, a 16-year-old son of Valid Expectations, was euthanized March 11 due to colic.

That Handicapping Show: Barbara Fritchie H.

• By Claire Novak
• February 12, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra examine the Barbara Fritchie Handicap this weekend at Laurel Park. With a talented field, see who should be included with your wagers. watch video

That Handicapping Show - Barbara Fritchie H.

• February 12, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra examine the Barbara Fritchie Handicap this weekend at Laurel Park. With a talented field, see who should be included with your wagers. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Barbara Fritchie H.

Sam's Sister Stands Out in Barbara Fritchie

• By Jerry Bossert
• February 11, 2015
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Multiple graded stakes winner Sam's Sister appears the one to beat in the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) from Laurel Park Feb. 14.

La Verdad Favored in Redrawn Barbara Fritchie

• By Frank Angst
• February 19, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Lady Sheila Stable's La Verdad is the 9-5 morning-line favorite in the rescheduled $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) set for Saturday, Feb. 22 at Laurel Park.

List of Live Racing Cancellations for Feb. 15

• By Ron Mitchell
• February 15, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Kentucky

Snow, ice and cold temperatures continue to impact U.S. racetracks, with at least five cancellations of live racing for Saturday, Feb. 15.

THS: Barbara Fritchie Handicap

• By Frank Angst
• February 13, 2014
• Handicapping

Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap a very talented Barbara Fritchie Handicap field with most likely great betting odds. watch video

That Handicapping Show: Barbara Fritchie Handicap

• February 13, 2014

Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap a very talented Barbara Fritchie Handicap field with most likely great betting odds. Download Brisnet Past Performances for the Barbara Fritchie Handicap.

Winning Image Seeks First Graded Stakes Win

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 12, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Winning Image has won eight stakes during six seasons, but connections of the 7-year-old mare hope she can add a graded victory to her ledger in the $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 15 at Laurel Park.

Alex's Pal to Centennial in New York

• By BloodHorse Staff
• February 26, 2013
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Northeast Region

Alex's Pal, whose stakes winners include multiple grade II winner C C's Pal, will stand this year at Albert Geldmacher's Centennial Farm of New York near Gilbertsville, N.Y.

Funnys Approval Has Last Laugh in Fritchie

• By Tom LaMarra
• February 16, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Bobby Rankin's Funnys Approval proved she's no laughing matter on off tracks with a solid front-running upset in the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) at Laurel Park Feb. 16.

Hushion Enters Top Duo in Barbara Fritchie

• By Frank Angst
• February 13, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Nicole H will try to secure her fourth straight stakes victory in five starts and ninth of her career when she returns to Laurel Park for the $250,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 16.

Nicole H Wins Interborough for Third Time

• By BloodHorse Staff
• January 1, 2013
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Nicole H pulled clear through the stretch to become the first mare to win three consecutive editions of the $75,000 Interborough at Aqueduct Jan. 1. On the undercard, Arena Elvira won the $75,000 Ladies' Handicap.

Nicole H Seeks Interborough Three-Peat

• By BloodHorse Staff
• December 29, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

At age 6, Nicole H will try to become the first mare to post three consecutive victories in the $75,000 Interborough Handicap. She faces seven others in the six-furlong event at Aqueduct Racetrack on New Year's Day.

Russell Road Aims for Third WV Classic Title

• By Jack Shinar
• October 17, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Russell Road will try to overcome a two-month layoff as he aims for his third victory in the West Virginia Breeders' Classic as the 2-1 morning line favorite on the night of Oct. 20 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Top Female Sprinters Battle in Gallant Bloom

• By Jack Shinar
• September 19, 2012
• Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Headed by national female sprint champion Musical Romance and multiple grade I winner Turbulent Descent, the $200,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (gr. II) Sept. 22 at Belmont Park came up as an exceptionally tough race.

Turbulent Descent Heads Ballerina Field

• By BloodHorse Staff
• August 21, 2012
• Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Turbulent Descent returns to the scene of one of her most impressive victories when she makes her second start of the year Aug. 24 in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course.

Saratoga Diary: Audiostars & Aerial Musicians

• By Vic Zast
• August 4, 2012

One hundred forty-nine years ago on August 3, 1863, Saratoga Racecourse held its first meet. The anniversary passed unnoticed. read blog

C C's Pal Surges to Honorable Miss Triumph

• By Claire Novak
• August 3, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

C C's Pal closed into a torrid pace and held off a late run from Island Bound to get the victory Aug. 3 in the $200,000 Honorable Miss (gr. II) at Saratoga Race Course.

C C's Pal Seeks to Regain Winning Ways

• By BloodHorse Staff
• July 30, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

C C's Pal, who has won or placed in 22 of 30 starts for owner Eric Fein and trainer Rick Dutrow, tops the eight-horse field of older fillies and mares entered in the Aug. 3 Honorable Miss Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga.

Musical Romance Gets Her Princess Rooney

• By Claire Novak
• July 7, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

Last year, Musical Romance missed victory by a neck in the Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I). This season, the 2011 Eclipse Award-winning female sprinter would not be denied.

Musical Romance Stands Out in Princess Rooney

• By Esther Marr
• July 3, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

In step with the trend from recent years, the July 7 Princess Rooney Handicap (gr. I) at Calder Race Course has attracted mostly local horses, highlighted by reigning champion female sprinter Musical Romance.