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Goldikova Can Make History In Breeders Cup Mile

The presence for the fourth year running in the Grade One Breeders Cup Mile of the Freddie Head trained Goldikova has not been lost on the Churchill Downs organizers. As a special tribute to the wonder mare, who has won this race for the last three years, the organisers have promoted the race to be [...]

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Posted on October 31, 2011 by Richard | Filed Under Betting, Race Tracks, Tips
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Stay Thirsty, at 5-2, Wins Travers Grade-1 $1 Million Race in Saratoga

Did you see the Travers yesterday? I know…a lot of you were on hurricane watch (as was I…I live in Pennsylvania, USA) and it was pretty wild. But the race was pretty awesome and Stay Thirsty put forth a powerful performance. Now, he’s probably at the top of the 3 year-old class, don’t you think? [...]

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Posted on August 28, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks
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All is Well in the World…When There is Racing at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

If you are a California racing fan at all, you know that times have been tough. But I contend that when there is racing at Del Mar, all is well in the world. That’s just me. This Wednesday (Yesterday, as I write this), was opening day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “This is the fun [...]

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Posted on July 21, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks
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At the Starting Gate: China (at Last) Lifts 60 Year Ban on Horse Racing

Wow. After a 60 year ban, China is permitting horse racing. There will be weekly races in the central city of Wuhan. But here is the twist. No betting is permitted. At least, not legally. Communist authorities banned racing after taking power in the 1949 revolution as part of a broad sweep that remotely resembled [...]

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Posted on June 11, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks
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Saviors for New Jersey Horse Racing? Could Be. Two Deal Makers Could Make it Happen

Two businessmen who have made fortunes in Manhattan real estate — and who each has a background in casino gaming — are trying to put the finishing touches on deals to take over New Jersey’s horse racing tracks from the state. At this point, they aren’t partners. They seem to each be going after control [...]

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Posted on May 31, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Race Tracks
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