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Animal Kingdom the Betting Favorite in Today’s Preakness Stakes

I’m on the Animal Kingdom bandwagon. The horse was the class of the Derby. He’s big, strong, and I think the two weeks between the Derby and the Stakes is enough for him to win again. Post position I don’t think will be a factor. And I like that he closed very well

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Posted on May 21, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Betting, Horses, Race Tracks
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Racing at the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park…Will Continue; Jersey Governor Approves New Leasing Arrangements

When I was growing up I often went to the Meadowlands (and Roosevelt Raceway and Belmont, of course…since I lived only 10 minutes from that track)…. so it’s good to see that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave his approval to the leasing of  The Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park. The Meadowlands, which offers harness racing, [...]

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Posted on May 13, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks
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Take a Train to the Track…N.Y. Wises Up, Long Island Railroad to Make Stops at Belmont Raceway

I grew up about 15 minutes down Hempstead Turnpike (for those who know the area) from Belmont Park. So I know the area well…and know how bad traffic can be on raceday. So I was happy to see that horse racing fans who want to watch the races at Belmot won’t have to own a horse [...]

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Posted on April 28, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Race Tracks
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Florida Derby …. a Prep Race for Kentucky Derby, Features Strong Field

This first weekend in April weekend  is one of my favorite pre-Kentucky Derby races…. at Gulfstream Park: the $1 million Florida Derby. We’ll find out which horses are true contenders for the Derby after the race, and I’ll let you know who won. Run every year since 1953, some of the greatest horses to ever [...]

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Posted on April 2, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks
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Horse Race in Australia Postponed When Track is Overrun by Kangaroos

OK. Now I’ve heard just about everything. A horse racing event in Australia had to be postponed recently, after the track was invaded by a group of kangaroos.

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Posted on January 31, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Horses, News, Race Tracks
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