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Historic Hialeah Park Backing Into the Future

becker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:18 +0000

Hialeah Park, 84 years after its debut in the Roaring ’20s, is back from the dead and on track to hold the first of two meetings 48 hours after Thanksgiving.

It has been eight years since the last thoroughbred race was staged at the historic South Florida landmark. At one time Hialeah was k... read more

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch

becker — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:28 +0000

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won five times, ran second four and finished third once since Oct. 11. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy... read more

2009 Breeders’ Cup post positions

alex — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:38 +0000

Saturday is truly the big day for Breeders’ Cup action, held again this year at Santa Anita. All eyes will be on the Classic and Zenyatta, the unbeaten mare.

The 13-0 Zenyatta was entered in Saturday’s $5 million Class... read more

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch

alex — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:27:15 +0000

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won six times, ran second four times and finished third three times since Sept. 10. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your bet... read more

How Racing Surfaces Are Playing at Santa Anita

alex — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:18 +0000

The 2008 Breeders’ Cup saw no runner going wire to wire in any of the 14 races at Santa Anita Park on the Pro-Ride surface or the grass in sprints or routes.

Only Midshipman led after a half-mile after breaking slowly and we... read more

Ten Horses Trying to Become Double BC Winners

alex — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:38:23 +0000

A surprising number horses pre-entered in this year’s Breeders’ Cup 14 races are looking to defend their titles or register their second victory in the 26th renewal of the World Championships.

Six of the 166 horses are... read more

Breeders’ Cup Firsts in the Cards for 26th Renewal

alex — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:30:09 +0000

Breeders’ Cup officials, not to be outdone by President Obama, have decided this is the year of change for the 26th renewal of the World Thoroughbred Championships.

Early on two fan friendly changes were made. First, tickets to the BC races at S... read more

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch

alex — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:28:01 +0000

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won six times, ran second five times and finished third five times since Sept. 10. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your bett... read more

Jackson Bend Shining Bright for Festival of the Sun

alex — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:47:54 +0000

Jackson Bend will attempt to become the sixth 2-year-old to sweep all three open Florida Stallion Stakes divisions in the 18th renewal at Calder Race Course on Saturday.

The son o... read more

Mine That Bird Aims to Fly High in Goodwood

alex — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:21:04 +0000

Mine That Bird attempts to become the first Kentucky Derby champ to win the $350,000 Goodwood Stakes as a 3-year-old during Oak Tree’s 41st meeting at Santa Anita Park.

Two othe... read more