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December 2007 Premium Picks
TURFWAY PARK Race #NINE
December 31, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) PLENTY O LADY - Comes back after almost two months on the sidelines for David Pate. Broke her maiden over this surface at this distance on Sept. 28. Af...
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CALDER Race #SIX
December 31, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 10) TALE OF A LADY - Looks perfectly set up for a big race by Todd Pletcher. Ran well on the grass at Belmont, was given seven weeks off before a dirt spr...
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CALDER Race #FOUR
December 31, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 3) PRETTY FACE FAY - Has been sharp in all of her grass attempts. Latest was her best ever and it was her second start for trainer Ed Plesa. Filly was wit...
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CALDER Race #TWO
December 31, 2007
12:45 PM Eastern
(# 4) PROUD MOVER - Has been well backed in all three starts, a sure sign that she has ability. Stepped it up when sent to the grass in her second try. Had a...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #EIGHT
December 30, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 7) THE CLEVEREST - Filly has been brought along gingerly and appears that she's reaching a good performance level. Won her last in game fashion to pick up...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 30, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 1) FOOSE - Working very fast for the Contessa steamroller. Had a pair of smashing races last winter on this surface, and makes his return from a May layof...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #THREE
December 30, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) BRAVE AND SKILLFUL - Colt made a lone start for Bill Mott at Saratoga before being sent to Shannon Ritter on the Kentucky circuit. Drops in half today ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 30, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) STAID - Asmussen trained filly has run hard in all starts without picking up the maiden win. Has a tractable style and has been finishing better. Has a...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
December 30, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 8) GUIDANCE - Goes second out for Jimmy (007) Bond. Has hinted at ability but has been running evenly. Recent AM activity indicates she may be coming arou...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #SIX
December 28, 2007
3:55 PM Eastern
(# 5) SILVER CINDY - Has hit the board in all six starts for Samuel Breaux. Filly ran a fine second last out at seven furlongs and stretches back out to two ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 28, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 5) TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL - Tony Dutrow has been very successful with bringing his two-year-olds back from layoffs and getting the maiden win. This gelding show...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 28, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) SNARE - Asmussen runner has improved a bit in each and every start. Draws well and should be able to stalk while saving ground and make a move around t...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #ONE
December 28, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 11) BOOTH - Makes his second start off a June layoff for the Steve Asmussen barn. Chased a fast pace in the MSW event and tired a bit late. Drops into a c...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
December 27, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 3) BUILDING NEW ERA - Goes in a claimer for the first time in his career. Contessa trained runner has kept some tough company all season and has done pret...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
December 27, 2007
3:31 PM Eastern
(# 2) S.S. BELLE - The way the track played yesterday, this speedy filly holds all the cards here. Claimed last out by Bruce Levine, he has given her some ti...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TWO
December 27, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 2) TRICKY SLEW - Takes a dramatic drop for trainer Cody Autry. Claimed for $25,000 three races back, he runs today for $5K. Looks to have this field "over...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 27, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 8) ROCKPAPERSCISSORS - Lots of positives on view in last. Trainer switch, blinkers, drop in class all contributed to a very good try. Blinkers improved he...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
December 26, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 4) JOVANNA - Fliiy won her debut like a real talented individual. Sent into a stakes at Finger Lakes off the maiden win at the Spa., she ran a fine second...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FIVE
December 26, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 12) DETROIT'S DANCER - Sprinted in last at a higher price-tag, trainer Dan Smithwick sends gelding a distance of ground today. Has faced better all season...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 26, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) WILD GARDEN - Impressed in her lone outing, as she broke from the rail, was close up entering the turn, dropped back, then rallied strongly to gain the...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
December 26, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 6) BRITISH COLUMBIA - Colt improved noticeably when sent long for the first time. Recent purchase by the Darley Stable for $450,000 was beaten in last by ...
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CALDER Race #NINE
December 24, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) QUALITY AFFAIR - Just missed in first start here after shipping south for the Allen Jerkens barn. She's plenty fast, and master seems to have her heade...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FIVE
December 24, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 3) MARQUET REALITY - Trainer W. Bret Calhoun has proven deadly when he drops his horses into maiden claimers. This colt showed big speed at Remington Park...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #THREE
December 24, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 5) CROSSWORD - Farish/Howard runner has always performed well, and just missed getting up in the Tenacious Hdcp. last time out, failing by less than a len...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
December 24, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 8) SILVER CHARITY - Has become a better filly since returning from some time off, and a switch back to the Bill White barn. Still has room for more improv...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TEN
December 23, 2007
5:45 PM Eastern
(# 5) NO SURGEON - Almost assured to go off the favorite on his record, and the fact that he hails from the Asmussen/Bridgmohan combination. They won six rac...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #NINE
December 23, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 4) SEVENDAYSMAKEAWEEK - Goes second off a layoff and only her third overall for trainer Vickie Foley. Caught slop in June debut, ran evenly in early Novem...
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HAWTHORNE Race #FIVE
December 23, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) GREAT UNCLE SCOTT - Runner drops down after facing better and running evenly in most of his races since breaking his maiden. The reduction in value sho...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #THREE
December 23, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 4) EIGHT BELLES - Filly was very impressive when she broke her maiden late in the Delaware meet for trainer Larry Jones. Ran better than it looked in her ...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #THREE
December 23, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 9) YANKEES BLAST - Makes her second start off a June layoff for trainer Bill Ford. Mare just missed at this condition and distance last out getting beat b...
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HAWTHORNE Race #SEVEN
December 22, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) TWINPOST - Has been a gem of consistency throughout her career. Easy win in last off the claim. Overcame tough trip early on that day. Loves this track...
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HAWTHORNE Race #SIX
December 22, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) RUSTY BUCKET - Gets a monumental trainer change to Catalano off the private purchase for his main client Calabrese. Comes off a solid second in career ...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #SEVEN
December 22, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 2) BLITZING - Freshened up after an impressive win in last. Bumped at the gate then wide all the way. Two-year-old filly has plenty of upside and a great ...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TWO
December 22, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 6) VIVACI - Vastly improved last three starts off the Amoss claim. Hurt by very wide trip in last. Nearly overcame rough trip two back in fast race. Takes...
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CALDER Race #TWO
December 22, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) LASER - Gets a huge trainer change today. Big improvement expected back on grass and first career start in a claimer. More early kick expected with new...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #ONE
December 21, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) URGENCY - Started her career in a MSW race at Churchill. Dropped in start number two by trainer Paul McGhee, she finished second in the slop at today's...
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #FIVE
December 21, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 9) TAUPO - Returns from an October layoff for trainer Gerald Bennett. Good stalker should get a nice pace set up to rally into. Trainer is 19% with this l...
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #THREE
December 21, 2007
1:25 PM Eastern
(# 6) BABO - Drops and stretches for trainer Larry Bates. Son of "Langfuhr" has improved in all three of his races to date. Doesn't face much here, and he is...
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race #ONE
December 21, 2007
12:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) R TOWN LEADER - Shortens up and goes second off a layoff for trainer Kirk Ziadie. Blinkers also come off this son of "Delaware Township." He's working ...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FOUR
December 20, 2007
6:50 PM Eastern
(# 8) ABISTRABI - Enters this on an upward swing. Scored at Mountaineer on Nov. 30 when he was placed first after a bumping incident in late stretch. Draws w...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #EIGHT
December 20, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 2) COY CAT - Has already run well at a two-turn distance at Churchill, which gives her an edge over the others. Has some speed, and should secure the rail...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FOUR
December 20, 2007
2:55 PM Eastern
(# 2) BUCKETS 'N 'PANS - Logical selection and probable favorite had a sharp return run here on Dec. 1. Finished a close-up second that day, his first run si...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TWO
December 20, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 4) VALUE YOUR MONEY - Sharp effort in last at Delta Downs when dropped in for this tag. Has some speed and should be just off the lead in here. Can take t...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FOUR
December 19, 2007
6:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) LADY ALBERT - Hadn't raced in over a year before returning at Hawthorne. Worked well before those races, so maybe she just needed that pair. Field is v...
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CALDER Race #TEN
December 19, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) LA MUETTE - Return run at this price tag, distance and condition was fine. Rallied on the turn, then stayed on well for the place in first action since...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
December 19, 2007
2:10 PM Eastern
(# 5) MANNINGTON - Goes third off a layoff for Eddie Plesa. Colt showed some talent earlier this season. Has enough speed to be involved from the start. Slig...
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CALDER Race #THREE
December 19, 2007
1:15 PM Eastern
(# 1) BREAK FOR DIAMONDS - Comes back today off a two-month layoff for trainer Joe Catanese. Filly displayed sharp speed against better before her freshening...
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TAMPA BAY Race #TEN
December 18, 2007
4:35 PM Eastern
(# 2) FOREST FEVER - Great race at Hawthorne on Nov. 8 at a $17,500 level. Stalked the pace and drew off handily. Gelding by "Forestry" started his career in...
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TAMPA BAY Race #EIGHT
December 18, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 8) ZARA'S STORM - Training well for his first start in four months. Field is a weak one, and if ready off the bench, he should beat these. Trainer is 33% ...
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TAMPA BAY Race #SIX
December 18, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 6) L'S LIGHTNING - Drops back in for a tag for Gerald Bennett. Has speed and some back class. Daughter of "Storm Boot" is training superbly for this start...
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TAMPA BAY Race #TWO
December 18, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) DEVIL SLAM - Nicely bred filly (Grand Slam) started her career in the fine barn of Patrick Biancone. Goes out today for Dale Bennett - one of the peren...
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CALDER Race #TEN
December 17, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) VICTORY AT SHILOH - Stretches out for Dave Fawkes off a series of sprints where he stalked and held his ground well. Draws the rail and saves all the g...
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CALDER Race #SIX
December 17, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 3) PO PURR E. - Claimed for 16K last out by Kirk Ziadie. Runs her back first for $10,000. Trainer is an astounding 47% fresh off the buy. Has plenty of sp...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
December 17, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 4) BLUE RAGE - Wide trip in latest hurt her chances late, as she settled for third. Lightly raced and well-bred, she should offer up her best today.
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Calder Race #FOUR
December 17, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 7) TANGANYIKA - Returns to competition for the Pletcher barn after 2 1/2 months on the sidelines. Showed enough ability in his three races to warrant atte...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #EIGHT
December 16, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) GOOD OFFER - Goes second off the claim for Bret Calhoun. Showed speed against tougher in first start for the new conditioner. Runs today under the clai...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FIVE
December 16, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 6) SEVENTYTIMESSEVEN - Blinkers come off for Samuel Breaux, a move that produces winners at a 31% rate. Excellent try in last, finishing a close second at...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FOUR
December 16, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 10) ROSE BLANKET - Won his second race at this tag and distance on opening day. Did so impressively. Returns at the same conditions excepting he will now ...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #TWO
December 16, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 1) CHOSEN WORDS - May be the fastest of these early on and he also has a bit of a class edge. This is the lowest level he has ever raced. Trainer Will Hal...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #ONE
December 16, 2007
1:10 PM Eastern
(# 9) BRIDE FOUR A GROOM - Filly makes her first start since a good run on this track at this tag on Sept. 26. Working well for the return and she may have s...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #ELEVEN
December 15, 2007
5:45 PM Eastern
(# 5) SELF MADE MAN - Gelding has made tremendous strides as the season has gone along. Bred and owned by Ken and Sarah Ramsey, he has won his only three sta...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 15, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) ICY HEART - Goes third off a late winter layoff. Speed shown in both return runs, and has stayed on well showing some fighting spirit. Good shot at the...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 15, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) ICY HEART - Goes third off a late winter layoff. Speed shown in both return runs, and has stayed on well showing some fighting spirit. Good shot at the...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TWO
December 15, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) THANK'S MR. G - Has been given a freshening by the Cody Autry barn, something they don't do very often. Veteran loves it here and had a pair of big win...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
December 15, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) SARATOGA RUSSELL - Looks like a two horse race on view, with this runner and the rail horse. He defeated the second pick last out with a big post advan...
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AQUEDUCT Race #ONE
December 15, 2007
12:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) SPEEDBALL HOWIE - Speed has been king here over the past two weeks when the track has been fast. This colt was beaten to the top in last by a runner on...
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CALDER Race #ELEVEN
December 14, 2007
4:55 PM Eastern
(# 5) FULL SECRET - Claimed last out by Bob Dibona out of a troubled race going two-turns. Broke slowly and rushed up, a recipe for disaster. Tired badly aft...
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CALDER Race #TEN
December 14, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) MARINA BALLERINA - Dangerous speed back on dirt and stretching out in distance. Faced tougher in stakes last four starts. Consistent three-year-old sho...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #EIGHT
December 14, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 9) THE DARP - Stretches out for Ronny werner off of a pair of sprints, the second of which was very impressive. Barn is off to a great start, and the dist...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #ONE
December 14, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 7) HAWAII CALLS - Sharpened on grass Nov. 16 off a layoff and trainer change to a top barn. Tired late after setting pressured, fast pace in debut. Wide t...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #SEVEN
December 13, 2007
7:10 PM Eastern
(# 7) MAUI STORM - Got his maiden win three back over this surface in very handy fashion. Excellent try at Keeneland in next just missing, and then a very wi...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FIVE
December 13, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 3) CAESARS PLEASER - Strong middle move in last at Delta Downs only to get run down late. Can move earlier than the other selections and that will be the ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 13, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 1) FAIRY GODMOTHER - Has speed, draws the best post, and attracts Prado. Several good tries on her resume, and she'll be involved from start to finish wit...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 13, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) GOLDEN HORSESHOE - Top barn (Steve Klesaris) sends out runner who has a pair of good second-place finishes since being claimed by this trainer. Should ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
December 13, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) HOT ROUTE - Raced between runners in Philly Park debut run against maiden specials. Blinkers go on and drops into a claimer, both good moves for traine...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FOUR
December 12, 2007
6:50 PM Eastern
(# 14) A K'S QUEST - Overall record is strong including three wins in seven starts over this surface. Drew a dead rail in latest start, worked his way clear ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 12, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 7) WISHFUL TOMCAT - Solid performer makes his return from a seven-week freshening for Gary Contessa. Caught some tough fields earlier on or he may have br...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 12, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 4) OVERHEATED - Big speed shown in last at the maiden special level. Drops into a claimer today, a 22% move by trainer Rick Violette. Coa's presence is no...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
December 12, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 3) DON'T PARK NOW - Draws the best post, and the rail has been very good the past week. Lightly raced, he crushed a good group last out in fourth start of...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 12, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 4) CONSTANCE - Heavily backed in a pair of Saratoga races, she showed big speed in both. Drew stakes winner "Irish Smoke" first out, and two-year-old fill...
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TAMPA BAY Race #NINE
December 11, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 10) SOMES SOUND - Bill White trainee has a good tactical gear, and at this track this post is good for his type. Not a lot of pace signed on, and he shoul...
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TAMPA BAY Race #SEVEN
December 11, 2007
3:10 PM Eastern
(# 6) INDYMINE - His recent a.m. work is just too good to ignore. Has a pair of very sharp moves over the Gulfstream strip. Barn (Wesley Ward) is always good...
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TAMPA BAY Race #SIX
December 11, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 8) UNFOLDING WISH - Impressive in first start in Chicago with a snappy wire-to-wire win. Steinbrenner owned and bred filly will face pace pressure today, ...
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TAMPA BAY Race #FIVE
December 11, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 5) EL GRAN TONY - Both grass races are very sharp, and son of "More Than Ready" looks like he can graduate today with a clean trip. Has worked three times...
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TAMPA BAY Race #THREE
December 11, 2007
1:20 PM Eastern
(# 4) KILLARNY TOWNSHIP - Could be the fastest of these early and by the looks of the last pair of works, she likes it here just fine. The drill on Dec. 8 is...
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CALDER Race #SEVEN
December 10, 2007
3:10 PM Eastern
(# 5) SHES ALL ELTISH - Logical favorite, and very tough to beat with anything approaching the debut effort. Heavily backed at 5.5 furlongs, she stumbled at ...
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CALDER Race #SIX
December 10, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 6) LEVY LIGHT - Broke his maiden two back at this distance in impressive fashion. Tried much better on the grass in first try against winners. Had a wide ...
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2007-12-10 13:15:00
December 10, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 3) PERFECTLY NATURAL - Smashing maiden win in off-the-turf event in last over the main track here. Just missed in previous try on the Belmont turf. Daught...
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CALDER Race #THREE
December 10, 2007
1:15 PM Eastern
(# 1) COOKSON - Wide last out while chasing a wire-to-wire winner. Draws the rail, and may take these from on or just off the top.
(# 6) Wonderfin - Prob...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #NINE
December 9, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 11) BELLICOSE - Big effort second off a spring layoff to finish second at Keeneland in a seven-furlong race. Previous race was over this surface and she m...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 9, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 8) SWEET BAMA BREEZE - Strong favorite should get the job done after finishing second in all three of her starts, including a $100,000 stake last out. Can...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #THREE
December 9, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 4) THE CLEVEREST - Ran a sharp race in a third off the layoff situation when in for this price tag for the first time. Daughter of "Clever Trick" has some...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 9, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 10) ON WITH IT - Poor start in last cost him all chance. Came here from Keeneland and the fine Biancone barn to Linda Rice. Showed speed against open maid...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
December 9, 2007
1:20 PM Eastern
(# 1) LA PORTA - Filly improved from start one to two for Todd Pletcher. Attempts a distance around two-turns today and draws the advantageous rail position....
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #ELEVEN
December 8, 2007
6:15 PM Eastern
(# 13) FAST FEAT - Returns for excellent layoff trainer. Scored in lone start at the FG off similar hiatus. Three wins and four seconds in nine career starts...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TEN (Best Bet On The Day!)
December 8, 2007
5:40 PM Eastern
(# 1) COSTA RISING - No doubt he shakes loose early, slows the pace down in field lacking much speed. Draws rail and gets a huge rider change to the red hot ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 8, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 7) LYKE A HURRICANE - Needed last off the layoff. Set quick pace until tiring late. Makes second start with blinkers and Lasix. One to catch!
(# 9) Sm...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #SIX
December 8, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) TIGER MONARCH - Extremley consistent speedster is clearly the one to catch from the rail. Succumbed late to fast pace in last. Back with State Breds to...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
December 8, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 1A) AL'S LARK - Sharp and consistent sprinter exits a series of fast races last three starts off a layoff. Tactical speed and right post to sit a perfect ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 7, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 5) BELZ - Looks all set for a wire-to-wire win by the Tom Bush barn. Can take these with an alert and trouble-free beginning.
(# 6) Stopbluffing - Obv...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
December 7, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 7) YOUR FLAME IN ME - Hard to go against runner who will try and out foot them early on. May need to stalk outside the #4 runner "Lauras Last Music." Eith...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 7, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 1) NULLIFY - Tries the main track for the first time after four grass races. Continues to work well on the dirt and think his experience, good works, and ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
December 7, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 6) NAIMA - Blinkers go on for Tom Bush. Trainer also sends her long for the first time, and also drops her in class. Improved in second outing, and she sh...
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AQUEDUCT Race #ONE
December 7, 2007
12:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) REGAL OFFICER - Good "Key" in the exacta. Should be able to run no worse than second against this field. Bumping incident cost him in last. Previous ru...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #SIX
December 6, 2007
7:40 PM Eastern
(# 6) CHIEF COMMANDER - Can run on turf or dirt. Has a win over this artificial surface on his resume. Very sharp work on November 28 for this assignment.
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FOUR
December 6, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 12) GREEDEE ME - Good barn (Patrick Mouton) brings runner back from a March layoff. Works indicate that he'll come back a much better horse. Can run by th...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 6, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 3) SPECIAL FORMAT - Fair effort in the slop last out for this daughter of "Dynaformer." Hails from a good barn (Alan Goldberg), and when employing Domingu...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 6, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 4) CHITA TYCOON - Speedy sort drops to lowest level ever. Has a nice drill for this return from a late-September layoff. Trainer excells with this type of...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FOUR
December 5, 2007
6:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) STORMY ARCTIC - Mare drops down considerably for this after facing much better her whole career. Swift early, she went very fast in latest at Churchill...
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HAWTHORNE Race #SIX
December 5, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 8) SPAGHETTI MAN - Dropped in price in last race, his second off a layoff, produced a competitive effort. Was up near the pace and flattened late. Good sh...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
December 5, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 4) PERFECT VOW - Very impressive allowance win off the bench for trainer Dan Peitz. Highly thought of colt is taking on some hard-hitters and giving away ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 5, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) SNARE - Improvement shown in all four starts to date. Asmussen runner flashed improved speed in last and just failed to hang on. Can stalk if someone e...
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TURF PARADISE Race #EIGHT
December 4, 2007
5:25 PM Eastern
(# 3) RED'S ROSE BLANKET - Looks like the horse to beat. Competitive against better, she makes her first start for Molly Pearson after joining her barn. Drop...
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TURF PARADISE Race #SIX
December 4, 2007
4:35 PM Eastern
(# 3) ORGAN PIPE - Should get a nice stalking trip just off the presumed leader #5 - "Bonsall Blaze." Proven turf runner has faced and beaten better in his r...
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TURF PARADISE Race #FIVE
December 4, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 10) FIGHT ON SC - Stalker draws a good post for his style. Very sharp at present, he should get a slight jump on the other choices when he launches his ra...
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TURF PARADISE Race #ONE
December 4, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 2) DEL MAR TED - Makes his Arizona debut today after running four times in So. California. Now with trainer Kevin Lewis, he wins with 27% of new arrivals ...
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CALDER Race #TEN
December 3, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) CATCH ME CUPID - When dropped to this $10,000 price she runs well. Has kept mostly tougher company since breaking her maiden. Filly should be on the le...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
December 3, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 4) ROADSTER - Bill Mott trainee goes fresh off a June layoff. Only race was on the turf. Son of "Street Cry" tries dirt and a distance for the first time....
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CALDER Race #FOUR
December 3, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 6) MEMORABLE MICHELLE - Strong win candidate, and she should be "keyed" on top and maybe in second place in tris and or supers. Hard to envision her not r...
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CALDER Race #THREE
December 3, 2007
1:15 PM Eastern
(# 4) ROCKIN Inthe Rain - Heavily bet in only appearance which came at Belmont in mid-September. Set a very fast pace and tired badly. Has trained sharply at...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #NINE
December 2, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) FIGHTER PILOT - Ran a bit erratically in Churchill debut for Wayne Lucas. Son of "Cherokee Run" has worked swiftly both before and after his first race...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
December 2, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 5) MESA GIRL - Tries a claimer for the Pletcher/Velazquez combination. Debut came in a troubled grass sprint. Caught mud in return from a two-month layoff...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #FIV
December 2, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 12) MONK - Drops in half, going from $30k to $15K. Has faced better all season. Stalking ability and a good post to do it from. Strong win contender.
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
December 2, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 6) PSYCHO D J - Heavily backed at the windows in initial pair in late-summer, early- fall. Trouble in debut, but still finished second. Big speed shown in...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 2, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) DANI TOM BOY - Ran twice at Gulfstream when in the Todd Pletcher barn. Heavily bet in both, she displayed fine speed in that initial pair. On the shelf...
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HAWTHORNE Race #FIVE
December 1, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) CRAFTY MELISSA - Takes confident boost in class after a powerful win in last. Has excellent early speed. Cut back in distance can only help. Two-for-tw...
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HAWTHORNE Race #TWO
December 1, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) ROAD SHOW - Makes first start for Catalano who is one of the best in the US off the claim. Confident boost in class after a decisive win in fast time N...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #THREE
December 1, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) SWEETDOWNTHELANE - Returns for solid trainer. Takes big drop in class after having rough trip in a stake last out. Sharp and very consistent form in pr...
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TURFWAY Race #FOUR
December 1, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 12) TEX AND THE CITY - Makes first start for Smithwick returning from a freshening. This trainer is excellent with new acquisitions and returnees. Very co...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
December 1, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) PENNINGTON - Eighth-place finish in debut better than it looks. Hard used chasing quick pace wide all the way. Good effort in last over slop stretching...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #TEN
November 30, 2007
5:10 PM Eastern
(# 2) SWEETNESS 'N LIGHT - Returns off two solid career outings. Strong late close in debut to lose by a nose. Powerful win in last at the always tough Keene...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FOUR
November 30, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) SURE FIRE SECRET - Makes first start for the blazing-hot Cody Autrey. Barn tremendous off the claim and a freshening. Should sit perfect stalking trip ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 30, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 1a) CAPTAIN BACKFIRE - Freshened up after a smashing victory in very fast time in his debut. Drew clear easily after setting a contested quick pace. Huge ...
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Calder Race #FOUR
November 30, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) HERMOSILLO - Ships down from New Jersey having faced tougher in recent starts. Trainer Eddie Broome does good work shipping into Florida for the winter...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #SEVEN
November 29, 2007
8:10 PM Eastern
(# 2) BIGBOY RYAN - Ships from New York for Dale Romans where he started once and encountered a world of trouble. Probably would have won that with clear sai...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 29, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 6) GREAT DEDUCTION - Bumped at the start in Delaware debut in race won by a good-looking Alan Goldberg trained colt. Drops for Steve Klesaris and that mov...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
November 29, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 4) JOVANNA - Freshened since fine stakes try at Finger Lakes which saw her finish a game second. Recent works are all above average. Should be in it from ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 29, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 8) APPEALING SPEED - Looks like the speed of the speed. Coa takes over today for horse that has put back-to-back big races together in the past. Serious w...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 29, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 2) GOLDEN TABLET - Goes first off the Contessa claim and trainer is 21% with his fresh buys. Colt ran well in last when dropped to a lower level. He cost ...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #NINE
November 28, 2007
9:05 PM Eastern
(# 4) GIANT DREAMS - Good race for .10 superfectas. Key the first pair on top with the other horses. Would cost you under $10. As an example the bet would be...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #FOUR
November 28, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) HOMEMADE BREW - Logical selection was claimed by one big-name trainer (Doug O'Neill) from another (Wesley Ward). Big speed shown that day, and new conn...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 28, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 4) STOPBLUFFING - Last was his best in some time. Gelding ran a fine second in a mile race on the main track against $35K foes. Pace may be legitimate her...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 28, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) ICY HEART - Latest, his first since March, was very good. Chased the pace while inside and stayed on well to finish third. Repeat, or preferably some i...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 28, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 6) HELLO NEWMAN - Logical selection and probable favorite drops down off a June layoff. He was claimed for $50,000 and makes his return for $16K. Blinkers...
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TURF PARADISE Race #FOUR
November 27, 2007
3:45 PM Eastern
(# 3) DARK INTRIGUE - Drops and shortens up for this. Blinkers are removed and runner is one of two win candidates in this race. Needs to break running.
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TURF PARADISE Race #THREE
November 27, 2007
3:20 PM Eastern
(# 3) FAST MISSLE - Very sharp at present, he comes off a sprint victory here on Nov. 9. Stretches out and moves up in class today. Has run well at this two-...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #SIX
November 27, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 7) LOCAL CELEBRITY - Wire-to-wire threat in his return from a eight-month hiatus. Sharp drills for son of "Tactical Cat," and think he will run very well....
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FOUR
November 27, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 6) VISION OF ROSES - Drops into a claimer for the first time. Sarah and Ken Ramsey home bred makes his first start on conventional dirt after trying turf ...
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CALDER Race #TEN
November 26, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) BLUE WITCH - Drops back to one turn after running a fine second from a poor post(9). Improving sort, has gotten better after three troubled starts to b...
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CALDER Race #EIGHT
November 26, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 4) LADY RENAISSANCE - Chris Clement runner was a little off in last at Belmont, her first race since mid-July. Has kept good company since coming to the s...
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CALDER Race #TWO
November 26, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) FLEETONE - Much improved effort in last as he was on the lead going longer from an outside post. Drops back to seven panels for this, and draws a good ...
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CALDER Race #ONE
November 26, 2007
12:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) FLORIDA STRAITS - Moves outside after breaking from the rail in last pair. Had to run hard early to keep up. Outside draw is a big plus as it gives the...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #TEN
November 25, 2007
5:15 PM Eastern
(# 5) TIZ MY DREAM - Has a pair of strong efforts at Keeneland after coming back from an April layoff. Was just off the top in that pair, but came up a bit s...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #NINE
November 25, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 2) SILVER EXPRESS - Classy runner switched barns recently, as he is now in Helen Pitt's stable. Nice first effort at Keeneland for new connections. Should...
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TURFWAY PARK Race #EIGHT
November 25, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 2) OVER UNDER - Has some speed, and draws a good post for use of it. Makes her first back-to-back starts for trainer Dallas Stewart, and is a win threat o...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
November 25, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 3) ICE COOL KITTY - Two-for-two over this dirt surface. Last time mare tackled this two-turn nine-furlong distance, she ran her best race of the season at...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 25, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 9) MISS STONESTREET - Stretches out off of three sprint tries for Steve Asmussen. Hasn't raced in seven weeks and she should be bigger and stronger now. G...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 24, 2007
4:15 PM Eastern
(# 2) PREMIER PERFECTION - Lightly raced and possesses speed - a comodity lacking here. Has the hedge, is training forwardly, and is in the Pletcher barn. Se...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 24, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 1) SHOPTON LANE - Very sharp colt has become a much better one since coming to the Bruce Levine barn. Has speed, draws the best post, and continues to tra...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 24, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) RAFFIE'S DEER - Is a better horse since coming to the Jimmy Toner barn. Has encountered traffic in several races, or he may have won by now. Good post,...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 24, 2007
1:20 PM Eastern
(# 5) VACATION - Last out ran second in the slop at this track, condition, and distance. Trainer's (McGaughey) stock almost always do better with distance in...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 24, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) ON WITH IT - Ran at Keeneland in early Oct. against open foes. Did so from the disadvantageous rail that day. Working fast since arriving in New York a...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
November 23, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 10) RACELAND - Scratched out of a race last Sunday when he was entered in a mile race with a lot of speedsters. Draws a great post for the one-turn mile a...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #FOUR
November 23, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 1) STEW'S STONE - Speed on the rail and he has been at his best when below the $10K claiming price like he is today. Has good numbers and fits snuggly her...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #THREE
November 23, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 1) DR. FEELGOOD - Halves in value for Tom Tomillo and that should make all the difference. Has run well for $10K all year, and drop should allow him to be...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 23, 2007
1:20 PM Eastern
(# 7) SHE'S ACHANCE - Good effort in last at Delaware off a two-month layoff. Just missed the win in a race where she waited and bid. That strategy looks to ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 23, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 5) ALEXANDROS - Wide run in last in a race dominated by the top two finishers. Appears to have some talent and has a pair of sharp works since the last ru...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #SEVEN
November 22, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) COPING - Another from the Cody Autry barn. Claimed last out at Keeneland, he has a good record over this surface(6-2-1-2) Trainer is a snappy 25% with ...
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FAIR GROUNDS Race #THREE
November 22, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 1) ARC LIGHT - Quick runner has shown speed in all races in his career. Broke his maiden two back at Hawthorne for 25K in first start in three months. Fir...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
November 22, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 8) TIZ IT - Stands out on paper off his debut race at Monmouth. Showed good speed from the rail, battled the whole race, exchanged bumps in mid-stretch be...
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November 22, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 12) RIGHTEOUS BROTHER - Good initial race when he showed speed before finishing third. Tried a stakes in second start and was almost slammed into the rail...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 22, 2007
11:50 AM Eastern
(# 6) RULE SEVENTY SIX - Wide trip in last cost him all chance. Previous run was an excellent placing with fine speed shown. Drops into a claimer for the fir...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 21, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 3) SPECIAL FORMAT - Stretches out off what was her best effort to date - a fine third-place finish sprinting at Belmont in a race won by a prompt favorite...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
November 21, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 2) TOUCH THE DEVIL - Makes his first start off a seven-week freshening for the Tony Dutrow barn. Claimed last out, he has been working sharply for the ret...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 21, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 1) STAR STUDDED - Short freshening (two months) should have done him a world of good. Threatened to get the win a few times but couldn't finish the deal. ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 21, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 10) CAPE OF STORMS - Field's most experienced runner comes back to face fellow state-breds after racing against open foes on Polytrack at Turfway and Keen...
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TURF PARADISE Race #SIX
November 20, 2007
4:35 PM Eastern
(# 6) EVERYBODYLOVESME - Comes here by way of Remington Park where he was in the top Chris Hartman barn (352-94-65-50). Ran mid-pack in both, holding his pos...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #NINE
November 20, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 7) MISTER WHITE SOCKS - Private purchase makes his first start for new connections after arriving from New York where he was in the Kiaran McLaughlin barn...
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TURF PARADISE Race #TWO
November 20, 2007
2:55 PM Eastern
(# 4) MR. HARBOR - Makes his first start at Turf Paradise after coming here from Northern California. Ran well there and also on the CA. fair circuit. Is in ...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FOUR
November 20, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
( # 1) ST. SIMON'S LOVE - Very good betting race with many opportunities. This runner broke much farther behind his field in last when he was moving to his l...
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CALDER Race #TEN
November 19, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) STREET HONOUR - Trouble in all four races to date. Has been favored in a pair, so ability is probably present. Blinkers go on today, and maybe that wil...
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CALDER Race #SEVEN
November 19, 2007
3:10 PM Eastern
(# 5) LIZARD - Makes his first start for the powerful Frank Calabrese stable. Trainer Wesley Ward has his horses in So. Florida. Speed shown in all starts, a...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
November 19, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 7) MIND ERASER - Filly cost $400,000 has been bet right along as though their was ability present. Started her career with Bill Mott, is now with Bill Whi...
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CALDER Race #TWO
November 19, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 2) PERFECTLY NATURAL - Just missed breaking her maiden in last at Belmont, being beaten by a head in the last stride. Five-furlong distance should be perf...
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CALDER Race #ONE
November 19, 2007
12:25 PM Eastern
(# 2) CONCORDE'S SKIPPER - Logical and probable heavy favorite, you should try and hook him up in the trifecta with our other runners. Use in the first and s...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #TEN
November 18, 2007
8:05 PM Eastern
(# 9) STAGE SENSATION - Returns from six weeks off after a pair of well-bet outings where she showed some good speed. Drops into a claimer for the first time...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #FIVE
November 18, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) HAGGIS MACPHERSON - Longshot play comes back to the races for trainer Brian Koriner off a six-week freshening. Trainer does well with this type returne...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #TWO
November 18, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) SPORTSBOOKJUNKEE - Nice showing in last at Santa Anita, a second-place finish going two turns. Drops a notch for this and has a sharp work. Barn (Mulli...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 18, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 2) CAROLYN'S CAT - Excellent second race, showing speed while wide, staying on well and tiring a bit late. No chance in debut when she ran into "Indian Bl...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 18, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 6) Fashion Queen - Big improvement in last, her initial start with blinkers. Fine speed shown and was run down late by a talented looking individual. Ran ...
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HAWTHORNE Race #NINE
November 17, 2007
5:20 PM Eastern
(# 5) WILLY WOMPUS - A pair of poor starts has hindered his ability to perform well in his last two races. Capable against this caliber and the cutback from ...
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HAWTHORNE Race #THREE
November 17, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) CAMARADERIE - Well bet in last and colt was in a position from a poor post (11) to do some damage, but bled during the running. Trainer Brian Williamso...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
November 17, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 6) BAYOU TIMBER - Chased in the slop last out and hung on to finish third. Previous mile run at Belmont would be good enough to get the job done. Trainer ...
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HAWTHORNE Race #ONE
November 17, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 1) SUAVE DOTTIE M. - Mare is with her fifth trainer since coming back in early June. Has only a single unacceptable performance this season. New trainer(K...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 17, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 1) ASTORIA SWEETHEART - Has been given a two-month freshening by Richard Dutrow, and most of the time that generally moves them forward in performance. Ha...
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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #NINE
November 16, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) SPLENDID IN SPRING - Another runner from the Maggie Moss/Tom Amoss operation. Has raced well at a variety of tracks this season. Speed shown in all rac...
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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #SEVEN
November 16, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) STAR PLAYER - Bit of a wide-open affair on view. This runner ran well at this distance and price tag in last - his first off a seven-week layoff. Did s...
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AQUERDUCT Race #FIVE
November 16, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 4) ALL FIRED UP - Very sharp victory in last, her first race in two months. Stalked the pace from very close range, and drew off easily late. Similar stra...
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CHURCHILL DOWNS Race #TWO
November 16, 2007
1:05 PM Eastern
(# 4) TRIXIE BEE MINE - Goes second off the claim for the powerful Maggie Moss operation. Has had Tom Amoss as one of her trainers for over a year, and they ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #ONE
November 16, 2007
12:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) CITY IN THE CLOUDS - The speed from the rail on a presumed sloppy/good track. Has had a month since her last appearance and she has a pair of very shar...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
November 15, 2007
2:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) DIXIELAND STAR - Good second in debut despite racing wide all the way. Held well after making a strong middle move. Gets a softer spot today. Has a sup...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 15, 2007
1:25 PM Eastern
(# 6) BAILERO - Powerful win last out switching to Aqueduct - his favorite track. Dangerous to repeat taking smart rise in class. Relishes today's mile dista...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 15, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) SILVER PARADISE - Deserving favorite catches softest field in her career. Versatile filly can shoot to the lead or stalk. Reunited with Castellano who ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #ONE
November 15, 2007
12:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) SWAY WITH THE WIND - Returns for top layoff trainer. Faced tougher at Delawarw Park despite racing at the same level as today at Aqueduct. Dangerous ta...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
November 14, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 5) STEPASIDE - Has improved with each start, culminating last out with an impressive maiden score. Beautifully bred for the grass, and trainer Tom Voss ha...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SI
November 14, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) CHANCED - Big improvement for the Levine barn from start one to two. Took some money and just missed getting the maiden win. Has had a month since the ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 14, 2007
2:20 PM Eastern
(# 8) LAST TRAIN BABE - Goes second off a layoff for the Richard Dutrow barn. Good speed shown that day, and runner plunges down the claiming ladder for this...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 14, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) READY TO FLY - Well bet in debut at Monmouth in early August. Race was won by a very good one, and this filly misbehaved a bit before the start. Has a ...
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TURF PARADISE Race #EIGHT
November 13, 2007
5:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) I.B. A. RUNAWAY - Obviously has some problems as he's almost six without a win and only seven lifetime starts. Had a dirt prep for this, his first star...
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TURF PARADISE Race #FOUR
November 13, 2007
3:45 PM Eastern
(# 4) COOL ALL OVER - Nice pair of second-place finishes in return from a four-month vacation. Has speed and can track and finish. Filly should be up near th...
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TURF PARADISE Race #THREE
November 13, 2007
3:20 PM Eastern
(# 4) PRORUNNER - Goes third off a layoff and also switches surfaces. Proven against tougher in the past, he has only run twice on the grass, but should hand...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FOUR
November 13, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 2) CROWN THE PRINCESS - Stretches off her best race to date. Has a nice post and should be just off the leaders. Can save all the ground and upset these a...
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CALDER Race #TEN
November 12, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) WHEELOFFORTUNE - Wide journey in last cost him all chance at winning. Previous run was an excellent second-place finish. Sharp work on Nov. 2, and he r...
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CALDER Race #EIGHT
November 12, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 7) ROMEO'S BELLA - Stretches out for Laura Posada off what is her best race to date. Trainer also adds Lasix and blinkers today, and that total makeover s...
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CALDER Race #SIX
November 12, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 10) R TOWN LEADER - Poor post draw, but runner has enough speed to either get the lead or get some good position heading into the first turn. Goes first o...
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CALDER Race #TWO
November 12, 2007
12:45 PM Eastern
(# 7) PO PURR E. - Last accomplished at this distance was her best ever. Has tactical speed, a great post and is in the best current shape of these. Should g...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 11, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 11) LUCK - Last an improvement with first-time blinkers. From this post, I think she'll get a great trip in the clear, about 3-5 lengths from the lead. Ca...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #TWO
November 11, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) FLYING ON HOME - Appears to be coming around a bit. Last pair with blinkers showed some interest. Nice post to stalk from and may sit a nice trip befor...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
November 11, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 5) Tamberino - Makes only her second start in a year. Very quick when in the running mood, and latest pair of works, along with Coa's presence, says she m...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 11, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) FACTUAL CONTENDER - Logical contender and probable favorite. Fits on all levels and will be hard to keep out of first or second place. Key her in those...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 11, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 2) STUNT MAN - Talented three-year-old has proven to be a good runner at various tracks and distances. A mile or today's seven-furlong distance would appe...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 10, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 1) FIVE TOWNS - Makes only his third lifetime start against New York breds. Arrived here last winter after showing promise in Florida at two last year, al...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #TWO
November 10, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) CORONAS AT DELMAR - Moves off the rail for this, and that should allow him a much better trip. Has plenty of speed, and has had a month since his last ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 10, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) FRA LIPPO - Sprinted in debut at Saratoga and had a wide trip. Has been on the sidelines since, trainer Chris Clement has taken over the training dutie...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 10, 2007
1:20 PM Eastern
(# 7) DOUBLE COLICO - Fastest of these early on and draws a great post to flaunt it at this 6.5-furlong distance. Trainer (Steve Klesaris) has had a super ye...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 10, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 7) IMMORTAL EYES - A repeat of any of his Saratoga or Belmont races should be good enough. Tried a stakes in last at the Meadowlands, and was bumped sound...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
November 9, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 7) DESERT SCENTS - Drops and stretches after a two-month freshening. Beaten by the second choice last out and needs to improve to reverse that decision. T...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 9, 2007
1:20 PM Eastern
(# 1) SALTWATER TAFFY - The speed on the rail in Big A debut. Easy wire-to-wire win in Delaware unveiling on Oct. 9. Trainer (Mike Trombetta) is successful w...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 9, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 4) ODE TO REVOLUTION - Tried turf in first pair and showed big speed in both efforts. Goes to the main track today and it's a surface he's bred for. Good ...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #SIX
November 9, 2007
11:55 AM Eastern
(# 14) Kat Kald Kalamazoo - (PLEASE NOTE THAT POST TIME FOR HOLLYWOOD PARK RACE NO. 6 IS 12:25 AM EST) Looks like the main speed unless the No. 15 runner scr...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #FOUR
November 9, 2007
11:25 AM Eastern
(# 7) CHAMAYO - Goes second time out, and it's been over 18 months since that initial run. Has an excellent gate work in preparation for this. Think all she ...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #EIGHT
November 8, 2007
7:05 PM Eastern
(# 4) MT. WHITNEY - Blinkers go on for start number three for the Harrington barn. Seven-furlong distance seems a natural fit. Trainer is winning with 25% of...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #SIX
November 8, 2007
6:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) BERTIE BOY - Trainer/jockey combo had some success during the Del Mar meet. Goes second off an eight-month vacation, and drops a notch for this. Speed ...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #THREE
November 8, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) CARRIE'S A JEWEL - Has run well all year at a variety of levels, distances, and surfaces. Has a win here at Hollywood in June and at this $8K level is ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 8, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 2) HE'S SOLID GOLD - Zito colt drew a very tough group in Spa. debut. Second finisher "Grand Minstrel" looks like stakes material. Colt had traffic proble...
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HOLLYWOOD PARK Race #EIGHT
November 7, 2007
7:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) TOUCH MY ABS - Drops into a claimer and tries Polytrack for the first time. Lone run was at Fairplex over conventional dirt. Has four works since the d...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 7, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 2) OFCR. SHEILA T REX - Speed closest to the hedge. Makes her third lifetime start, and ran well in a muddy off-the-turf event last out. That should have ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 7, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 10) SAINT BARR - Freshened up a bit by trainer Juan Rodriquez (Dutrow assistant). Showed some speed in last sprinting at Belmont. Has been working steadil...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 7, 2007
12:55 PM Eastern
(# 2) API MOHKAT - Has been given some time off by trainer Bill Badgett after he received the colt from Florida in August. Started once at Saratoga against s...
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TURF PARADISE Race #NINE
November 6, 2007
6:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) DENEALDO - Comes here from Zia Park for a very high-percentage trainer, Jim Hill (29%). Very fast work over this surface on November 2. Bet in all thre...
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TURF PARADISE Race #FIVE
November 6, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# ) 8) RAISE THE FEE - Goes turf to dirt for trainer Tony Klenakis and is coming off his two best races ever. Nice post and has some speed to go along with ...
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TURF PARADISE Race #TWO
November 6, 2007
2:55 PM Eastern
(# 8) LIL ANGELINA - Drops down after trying allowance and a stake in her first two races. Excellent work on October 30 indicates that this may be the money ...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #TWO
November 6, 2007
12:45 PM Eastern
(# 2) SNOWY ELEGANCE - Comes back quickly for start number two, and this route may have been their intended target. Excellent six-furlong work at Monmouth be...
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Calder Race #NINE
November 5, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) CLASSY GRAY - Excellent debut run showing some speed at five-furlongs at the $50K level. Stretches out two more furlongs today, and draws the best post...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
November 5, 2007
2:15 PM Eastern
(# 1) QUAKER WAY - Good post in a very poor field may allow her in the second off the layoff situation to surprise these. Lightly raced three-year-old probab...
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CALDER Race #TWO
November 5, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 5) EL BANK ROBBER - Returns from Kentucky Downs where she had a wide trip from a poor post (11). Previous tries here make her the horse to beat. Record on...
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CALDER Race #ONE
November 5, 2007
12:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) GRADED LADY - Like the progression shown. Poor post draws in first pair, she was sent long in third and dropped back in distance in last. Blinkers went...
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SANTA ANITA Race #FOUR
November 4, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 9) STREET NUMBER - Goes third off the bench for Bill Spawr. Drops down some more for this and his close-up style should play well. Great shot at the win a...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
November 4, 2007
3:40 PM Eastern
(# 1) ALTESSE - Likes this 1 1/8 mile distance. Won the Heavenly Prize Stakes at Saratoga at this two-turn configuration. Draws the rail, has some speed and ...
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SANTA ANITA Race #TWO
November 4, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) ISLAND HOP - Last, her first race in almost two months, produced filly's best race ever. Made up a lot of ground late to finish a close fourth. Has bee...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
November 4, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 6) Glamour Star - Has run very well at this condition since breaking her maiden. Up-close style is good in this particular field, and she can win this on ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 4, 2007
1:05 PM Eastern
(# 4) SHE BELONGS TO US - Blinkers go on for the Jackson (Contessa) barn. Goes turf to dirt, and a route to a sprint. Working quickly and think she'll run we...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE
November 3, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) STEPASIDE - Hard to argue with the progress this gelding by "Real Quiet" has shown in his three starts. No telling at this stage how good he may or may...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
November 3, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 4) SMASH 'EM SAMMY - Hard-hitter gets to run at his trainer's home base again today. Sharp work on Oct. 30, and trainer Scott Schwartz adds blinkers today...
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SANTA ANITA Race #THREE
November 3, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) CANTINA'S ROSE - Impressed in last when breaking her maiden. Necessary improvement shown in start one to two. Has proven that she can stalk and pass ho...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 3, 2007
2:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) Visionary - Maggi Moss/Bruce Levine trained runner is a veteran win machine (13 for 38). Fast and fresh, he can take this from on or just off the top. ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 3, 2007
1:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) WISE MOUNTAIN - Mark Shuman can win races anywhere he runs. He's 65 of 287 with quite a few stakes this year. Son of "Wiseman's Ferry" ran well against...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
November 2, 2007
2:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) PAPA'S KARA - Looks like the controlling speed from her outside post in this flat-mile affair. Working very well for her first race in almost two month...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
November 2, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 10) ALWAJEEHA - Excellent debut run sprinting on the Belmont turf. Good late move to just miss the board. Stretches out today and Castro keeps the faith. ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 2, 2007
1:55 PM Eastern
(# 5) SHTARKER - Over the years Allen Jerkens has been one of the best at stretching horses out in distance. Son of "Dynaformer" is bred to go long, and he i...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
November 2, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) NICELY PUT - Jackson/Contessa runner gets blinkers on and retains Coa. Has run into some quick ones along the way, and she should be ready to show her ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #NINE (Grass Only)
November 1, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) TURKISH VICTORY - Big improvement in last dropping down to today's level. Held well for second after strong middle move into a fast second quarter. Dra...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
November 1, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 3) BRIBON - Cuts back to a sprint in very sharp form. Figures to sit a good stalking trip sitting behind vulnerable speed.
(# 7) Temecula Creek - Vast...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN (Grass Only)
November 1, 2007
3:55 PM Eastern
(#2 ) OPTIMISTIC GIRL (Best Bet) - Makes second start off the Asmussen claim. Closed well in last despite a tough outside post and very wide trip. Blinkers o...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
November 1, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(#4 ) CP WEST - Freshened up after facing much tougher in last five graded stakes. Cut back to mile helps. Tactical speed to sit a good trip. Sharp work Oct ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SI
October 31, 2007
3:20 PM Eastern
(# 6) PELELIU - Bet down to 4-5 in her first race on October 14. Had no chance after rearing up when the gate opened. Obviously needs an alert beginning, but...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
October 31, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 7) TITAN OF INDUSTRY - Logical selection ran a steady second in debut at Belmont. Has already been gelded (cost $285,000 by "Giant's Causeway"). Has worke...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
October 31, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) MISS GENERAL - Speed shown in debut over Keeneland's Poly surface in spring unveiling. Off until Saratoga, she encountered problems at the start, and r...
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AQUEDUCT Race #ONE
October 31, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) EARHART - Drops dramatically for her first race for trainer Mike Hushion. Formerly with Tom Bush and Graham Motion, so mare has been in some good barns...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #EIGHT
October 30, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 3) ROUGH WATER - Tony Dutrow trained runner has been getting better with each start. Chased at this distance in most recent, and continued gamely all the ...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #EIGHT
October 30, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) CRUSADER RABITT - Logical selection and probable favorite. Has the best races of the entrants, and can stalk and pounce. Has had the benefit of many in...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SIX
October 30, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) POPHAM BEACH - Short price is assured in this race as this runner looks very much the horse to beat. Good speed shown against better in only race to da...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
October 30, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 1) CASEY'S IRISH PRIDE - Drops down for this after racing at Philly Park for $25,000 in latest. Owns the rail, has speed, and she should be up close in th...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FIVE
October 30, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) ASHLEY'S MOMENT - Appears to have this field over a barrel, as she has the best speed by far and has been working up a storm lately at her homebase of ...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #TEN
October 29, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 1) POLITICAL QUEST - Horse has won back-to-back races since being reclaimed by trainer Richard Vega. He even made money on the re-buy by buying him back f...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #SIX
October 29, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 3) CLERICO - Big move forward in second lifetime start to finish second at Presque Isle just missing the maiden win. Trainer Mike Matz took this runner to...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FOUR
October 29, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 6) CONSIDER ME - Pair of sharp well-bet sprint tries for trainer Alan Goldberg. Son of "Dixie Union" has blinkers added today, and also is sent a distance...
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PHILADELPHIA Race #ONE
October 29, 2007
12:25 PM Eastern
(# 6) RUNITSAMONSTER - Drops into a claimer for the second time. Finished second in career debut and has tried tougher in a subsequent pair. Has speed, draws...
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SANTA ANITA Race #THREE
October 28, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) CATEGORIZE - Goes second off a layoff for the Mullins operation. Has proven back class, and very good stalking ability. Barn is great in the second tim...
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SANTA ANITA Race #TWO
October 28, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) DOWNTOWN LOVER - Ran well in last from an outside post last out. Made a four wide bid around the turn, got the lead in early stretch but could not hold...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
October 28, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) NEW YORK CITI - Makes her second lifetime start today for the Kim Laudati Jackson(Gary Contessa) barn. Trainer has another week left on his medication ...
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AQUEDUCT Race #TWO
October 28, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) GAME FACE - Excellent debut run at Churchill Downs on June 10. Stalked a very fast pace, moved with the winner, got her head in front, but was outkicke...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #ELEVEN BREEDER'S CUP CLASSIC (G1)
October 27, 2007
5:35 PM Eastern
(# 1) LAWYER RON - Has put together one of the best seasons in recent years by any older runner. Has always had talent, and like any top animal he has reache...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #SEVEN BREEDERS CUP SPRINT (G1)
October 27, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 2) MIDNIGHT LUTE - This lightly race colt by "Real Quiet" was awesome in winning the Forego (G1) at Saratoga and he accomplished it from just off the pace...
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MONMOUTH PARK RACE Race #NINE BREEDERS CUP DISTAFF (G1)
October 27, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(#4) GINGER PUNCH - Was caught a bit flat in last when finishing a close-up third in the Beldame (G1) at Belmont in last. Bid to the lead but never could cle...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #SIX FILLY AND MARES BREEDERS CUP TURF (G1)
October 27, 2007
1:55 PM Eastern
(#4) PASSAGE OF TIME - Legendary trainer Henry Cecil sends this beautifully bred daughter of "Dansilli" here after a series of races against the best of the ...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #FIVE JUVENILE BREEDERS CUP
October 27, 2007
1:10 PM Eastern
(#3) KODIAK COWBOY - Colt by fine young sire "Posse" is one of a pair in here from the top Steve Asmussen barn. This runner has been a good consistent perfor...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #FOUR- JUVENILE FILLIES BREEDERS CUP (G1)
October 27, 2007
12:30 PM Eastern
(#4) INDIAN BLESSING - Bob Baffert trained filly has been ultra-impressive in her two starts to date. Broke her maiden at Saratoga on August 30, and the word...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #TEN
October 26, 2007
5:35 PM Eastern
(# 1) DISCREET CAT - Former "Super" horse looks like he's ready to run his best today. Training sensationally for his second start back after the mid-east de...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #NINE
October 26, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) ACHILL ISLAND - Import from the British Isles comes here with a top record in four starts. Son of top sire "Sadler's Wells" is trained by one of the wo...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #EIGHT
October 26, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 1) MISS MACY SUE - Very fast mare had a troubled trip at the Spa. and was just not herself that particular day. If you discount that, she has five devasta...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #SEVEN
October 26, 2007
3:45 PM Eastern
(# 3) LANTANA MOB - Colt from the Asmussen barn found the combination of the top field and the mile distance too much to overcome in the Champagne Stakes. He...
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MONMOUTH PARK Race #SIX
October 26, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 4) NAMASTE'S WISH - Mott filly has become a new and better animal since she was switched to the grass. Came from far back with a sweeping move on the turn...
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AQUEDUCT Race #EIGHT
October 25, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 3) OH DEANNE O - Talented filly looks to keep it going as she has run four strong races in a row since switching to the turf. Only out of the top three fi...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
October 25, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 8) PUT BACK THE GOLD - Nice post draw for proven up-close style. Drew towards the inside in both starts at this distance at Belmont, and that made his job...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SIX
October 25, 2007
3:20 PM Eastern
(# 11) CITY OF LIGHTS - Poor starts in both races to date have hurt her chances. Well bet in last when blinkers and Lasix were added. Draws a nice post for t...
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AQUEDUCT Race #FOUR
October 25, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 3) GOLDEN WEEKEND - Two excellent second-place finishes to begin his career. Well bet in both starts he finished second in last to a very highly thought o...
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AQUEDUCT Race #SEVEN
October 24, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) GULCH FEVER - Very wide trip in last at Belmont. The conditioned claimers he faced in the last pair were tougher than this allowance field. If all go t...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SEVEN
October 24, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 5) PAPUA - Drops to his lowest tag ever. Former stakes runner has slipped with advancing age. But is still dangerous against a field of $5000 platers.
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AQUEDUCT Race #FIVE
October 24, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 2) S.S.BELLE - The best speed closest to the rail in here. Drops to a new claiming low, is working well over this surface, and two of her three wins are o...
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AQUEDUCT Race #THREE
October 24, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 1a) DEBUSSY - Take note that for the next ten days Gary Contessa's horses will race in the name of assistant Kim Jackson as he serves a medication suspens...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #TEN
October 23, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 5) VIENNA HILLS - Drops and switches surfaces for trainer Cathal Lynch. No speed to speak of, but the latest on the grass indicates a bit of a wake-up cal...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #SEVEN
October 23, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 1) WHISPERED WARNING - Speed closest to the rail and would assume that he'll be sent right to the top. Returns to the main track where all three of his wi...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
October 23, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 2) MAZUKAMBA - The top two selections in here are coming out of the same race on Sept. 2. They have been on the shelf since, and both are in the hands of ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
October 23, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 5) JEDOUM - Just broke his maiden in start number nine. Did so in handy fashion, and in previous race ran second to a good looking winner in "Ticket Home....
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FIVE
October 22, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) DOWNHILL DANCER - Drops back in distance after a pair of route tries for trainer Ned Allard. Good effort at this tag in last from a wide post (9) in a ...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FOUR
October 22, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 4) FINAL JET - Workouts are just too good to ignore. For a horse like this, a five-year-old, nine-time loser, the drills are outsanding. Has never run wit...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
October 22, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 3) ARAVALLI - Been away almost a whole year, and returns here in a very weak spot. Filly has a lot of back class and has been working well in California a...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #THREE
October 22, 2007
1:15 PM Eastern
(# 6) ONE CLASSY JO - Halves in value for trainer Cathal Lynch after showing good speed against better stock. Seven lb. apprentice retains the mount, and wou...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TEN
October 21, 2007
5:35 PM Eastern
(# 6) PRIME OBSESSION - All grass races are solid, but he may not have that killer instinct. Still, his races are too good to ignore, and he is a legitimate ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
October 21, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) CELINE - Draws the hedge and meets a less-than stellar group in second try at this condition and distance. No secret in her debut as she scored at 4-5 ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
October 21, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) SAILOR'S CAP - Fine speed shown in debut on the turf at six furlongs. Trainer (Toner) almost exclusively runs on the grass. This Team Valor colt by "Di...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
October 21, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 2) GRANNY FANNY - Goes first off the Bruce Levine claim and that alone is noteworthy. Trainer scores with 29% of his new acquisitions. Filly should be nea...
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SANTA ANITA Race #SEVEN
October 20, 2007
6:35 PM Eastern
(# 11) DEWEY'S SPECIAL - Total makeover today by trainer Ron Ellis. Ran evenly in his debut from a wide post. Trainer adds Lasix and blinkers today, and geld...
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BELMONT PARK Race #NINE
October 20, 2007
5:15 PM Eastern
(# 6) NAUGHTY NEW YORKER - Track was off here yesterday, so I'll assume there will be some moisture in it for this race. This horse comes into this in absolu...
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SANTA ANITA Race #ONE
October 20, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 2) ORIENTATE SLEW - Logical selection and probable favorite. Ran second in both races to date, a sprint to begin his career and a stretch-out placing in a...
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BELMONT PARK Race #THREE
October 20, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) BIG TRUCK - Draws the best post for the distance, and this son of "Hook and Ladder" has done nothing wrong in his two starts to date (both wins, one at...
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SANTA ANITA Race #EIGHT
October 19, 2007
7:35 PM Eastern
(# 13) OUR PAPA JOE - Has had more than a month off since a failed try on the Bay Meadows turf. Ran well in several sprints at Hollywood and Del Mar, and he ...
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SANTA ANITA Race #FOUR
October 19, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) JUPITER'S STONE - Freshened up for almost two months by trainer Ron McAnally, this colt has run well in the majority of his grass races. Working well f...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
October 19, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) MATCHLESS ORINDA - Stretches out for Todd Pletcher off of a pair of sprints, the second of which was much better than the first. Set a very fast, conte...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
October 19, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) WISCONSIN GIRL - Stretches out for trainer Nick Zito after a troubled initial start here sprinting on Sept. 16. Trainer does well with second timers an...
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SANTA ANITA Race #ONE
October 18, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) FLYING HOME - Goes third off a freshening for trainer Carla Gaines. Has already run well over this surface in latest. Bet to favoritism in two starts s...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
October 18, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) RUSSIAN SAGE - Has the best turf race on view of any in here who have tried that surface. Draws a good attack post for supposed stalking tactics. Has b...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
October 18, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 7) FORT CARILLON - Pretty evenly-matched field on view. This filly fits well with this group and a repeat of any of her last five races will make her toug...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
October 18, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
( # 5) KAPER LAKE - Drops into a claimer, goes long to short, and makes his third start off a ten-month layoff. Looks well set up by trainer Dan Peitz, who i...
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SANTA ANITA Race #THREE
October 17, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) OCEANUS - Poor race sprinting "down the hill" in last. That was the first time off the Art Sherman claim, and he now sends former stakes runner back to...
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SANTA ANITA Race #TWO
October 17, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) POHWEROFVOODOO - Will never find an easier spot at this level to finally get her first win. Has faced some tough competitors along the way who have pro...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
October 17, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) BIG CITY SPORTS - Big improvement noted in last when son of "Carson City" sprinted on the turf. Was in the battle from the start from an outside post, ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
October 17, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) STALINGRAD - Excellent grass debut at the Spa. Was only beaten in the very last stride that day after being involved in the whole running. Very sharp d...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 17, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) SHE BELONGS TO US - Filly has run twice on the grass and they have produced good efforts. Showed some speed in both, and trainer Gary Contessa adds bli...
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TURF PARADISE Race #SEVEN
October 16, 2007
5:25 PM Eastern
(# 5) SCOFIELD HONOUR - Poor post in last(11) sprinting here cost him any shot at the win. Angled over on the turn and offered some late run finishing fourth...
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TURF PARADISE Race #SIX
October 16, 2007
4:55 PM Eastern
(# 2) MARKMEGOOD - Drops seeking that elusive first victory. Comes in here fresh, has plenty of speed, and his AM work all point toward a top try.
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FIVE
October 16, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
( # 4) STRIKE AT WILL - Hasn't run since late in the Oaklawn meet in mid-April. Working well for the return, he comes back at the lowest level he has ever ra...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
October 16, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 6) OUR LUCILLE - Ran second despite a poor start in latest. Lightly-raced filly chased a runaway winner all the way around and stayed on well to get the p...
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TURF PARADISE Race #SEVEN
October 15, 2007
5:25 PM Eastern
(# 9) SLEWIE CREOLE - Comes from Bay Meadows where she was well bet in last pair. Was in a position to win, but finished evenly in both. Nice drill here on O...
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TURF PARADISE Race #FOUR
October 15, 2007
3:55 PM Eastern
(# 4) HEAVEN'S GOLD - Easiest kind of win at Arapaho Park in only start. Word was out as filly went off at 3-5. Sold privately since that race, she goes firs...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SIX
October 15, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 6) POPULIST - Improvement shown in start one to two for the Mike Trombetta barn. Trainer is deadly on the stretch out (41%), and filly should be prominent...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
October 15, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) ALL AMERICAN MIZ - Speedball has been well traveled this year with starts at five different tracks. Last time she was in a starter allowance, she won h...
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SANTA ANITA Race #TEN
October 14, 2007
8:15 PM Eastern
(# 6) LOWER THE RATE - well bet in initial pair at Hollywood and Del Mar against much better. Showed good speed in both for trainer Brian Koriner. Drops in h...
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SANTA ANITA Race #THREE
October 14, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) FALLEN LEAF - Last was a good effort over the Fairplex main track. Had a wide draw, raced up-close to a legitimate pace and finished well to wind up th...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
October 14, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) SEW SLIPPERY - Filly has been well bet since day one and has also attracted top riders - a sure sign that some talent is present. Last on the turf at t...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 14, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) STORMY WINTER - All three efforts on her resume are good. Latest off a seven-week layoff was very good at this track. Winner that day has come back to ...
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SANTA ANITA Race #TEN
October 13, 2007
8:05 PM Eastern
(# 10) GRAND YULE - Big debut effort at Fairplex in a four-furlong sprint. Bet down to 6-5 he broke well, set a fast pace and just failed to last. Two nice w...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
October 13, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) LOVE ABROAD - Strange run in last, as I thought he was all over the racetrack. Winner of that heat is a quality runner, and this gelding should run bet...
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BELMONT PARK Race #THREE
October 13, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) JOPPA FLATS - Continues to run too good to lose. Has run second in his last five, several to some talented individuals. Distance is fine, and pair of s...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
October 13, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) TENACIOUS STAR - Has been on the sidelines for two months for trainer Richard Dutrow. Last time that scenario occurred he broke his maiden by 3 1/2 len...
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SANTA ANITA Race #EIGHT
October 12, 2007
7:35 PM Eastern
(# 13) DOWNTOWN LOVER - Good price play in a wide open affair. Filly is lightly raced, having only a pair of starts at two last season and two runs this year...
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SANTA ANITA Race #FOUR
October 12, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) SOUTH AFRICAN BABY - Goes third off a layoff and drops back to a sprint for trainer Bill Spawr. Is in good racing condition and faces some lightly-race...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
October 12, 2007
4:40 PM Eastern
(# 9) Lady Marlboro - Goes turf to dirt and has a good effort in her only race at this distance over this surface last May. In fact she stayed on well to fin...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SEVEN
October 12, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 2) CAMMY'S CHOICE - Big speed closest to the rail, and she goes third off a layoff. Has moved forward since returning from a two-month rest and a barn swi...
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SANTA ANITA Race #SIX
October 11, 2007
6:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) SET FOR COMBAT - Comes back off a two-month freshening for trainer Bruce Headley. Ran second in his last pair at Del Mar for this price. Has some speed...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
October 11, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 7) ALWAYS ALBERT - Nice run in last, his second start of the year. Sharp third-place finish at seven furlongs which saw next out winner "I'm a Numbers Guy...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
October 11, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 10) DESAFINADO - Needs a scratch to compete, but, if allowed she should run well in this largely inexperienced field. Blinkers go on for trainer Todd Plet...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 11, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) ALL EXPENSES PAID - Drops into a claimer again, and makes his second start for trainer Gary Contessa. Ran second at Calder, just missing in only other ...
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KENELAND Race #SIx
October 10, 2007
3:45 PM Eastern
(# 6) NOON DAY - One of a pair from trainer George "Rusty" Arnold, and they will race uncoupled. Good debut run at Arlington Park saw her get up late for sec...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SIX
October 10, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) SLADE - Claimed out of his last by Tim Ritchey, and he looks like he got him at the right time. Lightly raced this season, he easily won his last when ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOURTH
October 10, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 1) BULLET PROFF MAN - Goes off a two-month rest for trainer Anthony Pecoraro. Showed good front-end ability at Calder earlier this season, and presume he'...
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KEENELAND Race #ON
October 10, 2007
1:15 PM Eastern
(# 4) MR. CHAMP - Drops into a claimer for the first time and cuts back in distance for the occasion. $210,000 son of "Mr. Greeley" is in for $30K today. Mot...
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MEADOWLANDS Race #EIGHT
October 9, 2007
3:55 PM Eastern
(#'s 1 and 1A) KROMIUM KOP and TANGANYIKA - We'll take either one of these Todd Pletcher runners as our selection. Both have run well on the grass, with "Kro...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SEVEN
October 9, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 4) MAGICAL GEM - Capable of a really big race now and then. Best ever was two back, and last out tried a very tough restricted stakes. Has speed and is in...
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MEADOWLANDS Race #SIX
October 9, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 6) ELIZABUL - Productive runner was claimed out of his last by Jason Servis. New trainer is an incredible 44% first off the claim. Gelding enters this in ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOURTH
October 9, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 6) ICOULDWRITEABOOK - Chased a wire-to-wire winner in last and continued gamely to finish second. Has a win and two second-place finishes since trainer Ti...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TEN
October 8, 2007
5:40 PM Eastern
(# 7) FANFIRE - Excellent debut run in a well-bet situation on Sept. 9 just missing to a runner with much more racing savvy. Sent back to trainer Dickinson's...
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SANTA ANITA Race #FOUR
October 8, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 9) CALL TRANSFER - Good initial effort after coming here from Lone Star Park in Texas. Ran a fine second from a tough outside post at Fairplex's bull ring...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
October 8, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 9) IN P.A.'S HONOUR - Probable favorite ran very well in his only appearance, losing by a bit more than a length on Sept. 12. Working well since for train...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 8, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) LET'S FLY AWAY - Improving filly moves back to the dirt after a troubled trip in last sprinting on the Belmont turf. Despite the problems she still ran...
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SANTA ANITA Race #FOUR
October 7, 2007
5:05 PM Eastern
(# 7) MIDNIGHT EXCESS - Very nice debut effort at Del Mar on Sep. 5. Broke from the rail in a large field (11), made a big middle move, got the lead in mid-s...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
October 7, 2007
4:40 PM Eastern
(# 2) GULCH FEVER - Nice spotting by leading trainer Gary Contessa as runner goes third off a layoff after facing open claimers in last at the Meadowlands. I...
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SANTA ANITA Race #THREE
October 7, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) COLONEL JOHN - Probable favorite, ran a great race in debut at Del Mar from the No. 12 post, surviving a bumping incident to just miss. Son of "Tiznow"...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
October 7, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) DARJEELING - Quite a turnaround for this daughter of "Cat Thief" in last start. In first attempt for trainer Jimmy Toner after a switch to his barn, sh...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TEN
October 6, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 2) BACK TO MANDALAY - All of colt's grass races are good. Ran very well from an outside post in last at Saratoga. Very strong finisher, would like some pa...
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SANTA ANITA Race #TWO
October 6, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) SEVEN NATION ARMY - Consistent as they come and he likes the distance and at this stage the claiming price is right. Post and the new surface her are i...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 6, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) TREASURE MOUNTAIN - May be the quickest of the group out of the gate and that could translate into a victory. Last was a very positive effort as he sho...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
October 6, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 9) GONE PROSPECTING - Appears well set up and well spotted by trainer Carlos Martin for this stretch out in distance to a mile. Good placings in last thre...
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SANTA ANITA Race #EIGHT
October 5, 2007
7:35 PM Eastern
(# 6) INTIMATE TALES - Claimed by Frank Monteleone last out, and barn is batting 20% first off the buy. Taken from a top barn in Ed Moger, she has run well i...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
October 5, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) VIM N VIGOR - Tough luck second-place finish dropping to this level for the first time on Sept. 9. Leveled off nicely leaving the far turn to gain a te...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 5, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 2) MY INTO WISHIN - Makes first start in a claimer in her main track debut. Showed good speed over tougher on grass, and looms the controlling speed break...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
October 5, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) EXECUTIVE FLEET - Showed improved speed returning to dirt on Sept. 11 over a sloppy track against better at the Meadowlands. Returns to Belmont and dro...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SEVEN
October 4, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) OPTIMISTIC STEVE - Catches a complete makeover today. Gets a trainer change to Badgett, drops in class, turns back to one turn, gets a rider switch to ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #THREE
October 4, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) FLY SO FAR - Made up significant ground over a moisture-laden Philly Park track on Sept. 11 off a layoff. He did well to finish second behind an impres...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
October 4, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) REVERSIBLE ERROR - Showed surprising early speed to chase a very fast pace in her second career start - a telltale sign of improving form. She held wel...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
October 4, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(#1) KATS GOLDEN WAYS - Nearly overcame a pedestrian pace on Sept. 12 switching back to Belmont Park off a five-week freshening. Rallied strong into the stre...
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BELMONT Race #Nine
October 3, 2007
5:10 PM Eastern
(# 4) SPEAKING OUT - Showed much improved speed adding blinkers and dropping to this level for the first time at Saratoga on August 4. She held extremely wel...
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BELMONT Race #Eight
October 3, 2007
4:40 PM Eastern
(# 5) THRU N' THRU - Simply whistled in her turf debut at Del Mar for Baffert. She literally gave no one a chance that day, gaining a daylight lead at once a...
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BELMONT PARK Race #Seven
October 3, 2007
4:05 PM Eastern
(# 7) ALRIGHT NOW - Returned from a prolonged absence at Saratoga this summer, and was immediately saddled with a tough task off the shelf. He drew an outsid...
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BELMONT Race #One
October 3, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 7) INDIAN HAWK - Makes first start off the Dutrow claim, always a dangerous angle. Freshened up with a series of good works. Can sit a good stalking trip ...
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MEADOWLANDS RACE TRACK Race #EIGHT
October 2, 2007
3:55 PM Eastern
(# 1) DISCREET CHARMER - Tough race on view, but a good betting affair. Gelding ran evenly in his last pair at Delaware, but not all horses like that course....
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DELAWARE PARK Race #EIGHT
October 2, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) DEAN'S LIST - Ships from Belmont for her first race ever at Delaware. Has raced against tougher and is in fine racing shape. Close-up style fits the pr...
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MEADOWLANDS RACE TRACK Race #FIVE
October 2, 2007
2:45 PM Eastern
(# 6) YES IT'S ME - There's not a lot of speed signed up here so would expect this filly to try and outfoot them early. Goes for three in a row and doubles i...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FOUR
October 2, 2007
1:45 PM Eastern
(# 4) STAG DANCER - Ships down from Belmont Park for trainer Anthony Dutrow. Has been facing much tougher all season, and she drops well below the claimed pr...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #NINE
October 1, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) NORTHBOUND EXPRESS - Came back an improved runner off three-month layoff. Dropped in class on the return, she has run second in all three of her races ...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #FOUR
October 1, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 6) AFRICA MIA - Drops into a claimer for the first time and also switches surfaces. Good speed in all since the return from five-month freshening. Wins on...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
October 1, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) NO EXPOSURE - Almost all in here are trying a distance for the first time. Filly has a hint of speed, and trainer Capuano is 39% on the stretch out mov...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
October 1, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 3) LIGHTS ON ANGEL - Being sent long today off a sprint prep by trainer Michael Petro. That maneuver is a 26% for the barn. Filly broke her maiden last se...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TEN
September 30, 2007
5:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) LAWYER RON - Hard to go against in his present form. Race starts on the clubhouse turn so he'll need to avoid being floated wide. This field will force...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
September 30, 2007
3:35 PM Eastern
(# 11) READY TO DREAM - Speed shown in well-bet initial race at Saratoga on August 13. Has been given six weeks in between starts by trainer George Weaver. T...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #FIVE
September 30, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 2) MAX IS LOOSE - The best speed and an excellent post to use it. All four of his grass appearances are good. Blinkers go on in here and they should help ...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #TWO
September 30, 2007
1:15 PM Eastern
(# 8) BLUSHIN' FAX - Showed speed in debut run against better from an outside post. Working well for this second attempt and drops in class for the distance ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TEN
September 29, 2007
5:40 PM Eastern
(# 4) IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Thought that he moved prematurely in last. Jockey had a lot of horse, but maybe should have waited a bit before sweeping to the lead...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
September 29, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) WAIT A WHILE - Couldn't possibly have been more impressive than she was in her victory last out at Saratoga. Swept to the lead with a devastating burst...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
September 29, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) I'M A NUMBERS GUY - Appears to be ready in his third start back off a freshening to show what he has. Last at the Spa. was good, his first in blinkers,...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 29, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) THE LEOPARD - Cost $2,500,000 earlier this year. Very impressive maiden win two back when he waited until the last second before getting up in the last...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #NINE
September 28, 2007
6:20 PM Eastern
(# 7) TRICKY TUCK - Goes third off a layoff after having been away almost a year. Has speed and is positioned outside of the other visible pace. Advantage to...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #SEVEN
September 28, 2007
5:25 PM Eastern
(# 7) COASTAL EMPIRE - Four-year-old has been running well on both turf and dirt. Returns to the main track today after a trio of grass sprints. Has a record...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
September 28, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) DESAFINADO - Showed some run in debut race on Spa. infield. Tried dirt in latest, but a stumble at the start cost her any chance. Back to the grass for...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 28, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) STAID - Finally moves off the inside where she's been for the last three. Think that the posts dictated their strategy. Has speed and can stalk today b...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #NINE
September 27, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 1) SWING WITH STARS - Draws the all important rail in this maiden event. Every runner in this race is trying a two-turn distance for the first time. Sprin...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
September 27, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) SUGARLESS - Claimed out of a good race at Saratoga by Ralph D'Alessandro, she makes her first start since that buy on august 24. She's four for seven a...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #THREE
September 27, 2007
1:40 PM Eastern
(# 3) GOLDEN LIPS - Sprinted in last, her first start in four months. Ran well,and continues to work very fast. Heavily bet early in her career when in the C...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
September 27, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) FROZEN PROSPECT - Showed good speed in last at the Spa. when last seen on July 29. Winner that day, "Sophie's Salad" has some talent. Freshened up sinc...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
September 26, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) CITY SPIRIT - Nice speed shown in first on the grass. Filly has been bet well in all three starts, and has improved her figure each time. Weak field he...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 26, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) YOUBETHECAN - Improving, and appears to be racing into shape for Wally Dollase. Sprinted, sent long on dirt, then turfed. Drops today and returns to di...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
September 26, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) MANITOWISH WATERS - Poor post in his first at Saratoga going twob turns, but still stayed on well. Much better effort when inside in next, finishing se...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
September 26, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) FAVORITE SWEEP - Race is jam packed with cheap speed if all participate. Veteran war-horse was claimed two back by the Contessa barn, and he ran a nice...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #NINE
September 25, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 4) BROKEN ROMANCE - Makes her third start off a layoff for trainer Cam Gambolati. Showed talent and ability last winter at Gulfstream Park. Sent to the si...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FIVE
September 25, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) CATOCTIN CREEK - Drops to lowest level ever in a second off the layoff situation. Has speed, or can stalk. Draws the inside, and has the best numbers. ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOURTH
September 25, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 7) SMOKIN GIRL - Could be the fastest in here. Claimed by top trainer Steve Klesaris last out, he drops her in half off the buy. If she can win and she's ...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #TWO
September 25, 2007
12:50 PM Eastern
(# 6) THERMOSTATIC - Consistent as they come. Professional turf mare fits this group well. Enough dirt-speed types signed on so that the pace may be false, a...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #EIGHT
September 24, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 12) EURYDICE - All turf races are good. Likes this course and the distance is fine. Needs to work out a trip from this poor post draw. Has positional spee...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #SEVEN
September 24, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) HOLD'EM OR FOLD'EM - Makes his first start in two months. Has some speed and has never appeared in a claimer before. Working well for his return, he ma...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #SIX
September 24, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) SNEAKY BUNNIE - Last was her first sprinting since last year. Has been competing at longer distances and against better horses and also running on gras...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FIVE
September 24, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) PROUD KENTUCKIAN - Excellent debut finishing second to a runaway winner on Sept. 11. Trainer Jones adds Lasix for start two, a 26% move for the barn. S...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #SEVEN
September 23, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) HANA HIGHWAY - Former classier runner is nearing his top form. Has dangerous speed and expect him to go right to the front. Has excellent post, and may...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
September 23, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(#'s 1 and 1A) DRESSED TO WIN and LADY RIZZI - We like "Dressed to Win" more than "Lady Rizzi," but there's a good possibility that both will compete. If "La...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 23, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 2) OEDIPUS O'NEAL - Best race of his last five came at this track at the same distance and condition that he faces today. Just missed by a head after sett...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #THREE
September 23, 2007
1:40 PM Eastern
(# 3) RUTHLESS REBECCA - This group of fillies just raced against each other recently. This mare ran her best race in some time, battling for the lead all th...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #TEN
September 22, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 1) SOLDIER'S DANCER - Reliable stakes horse has knocked heads with the best three-year-olds that run on the grass all season. No speed to speak of, but he...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
September 22, 2007
3:35 PM Eastern
(# 4) WISHFUL TOMCAT - Pair of good tries at the Spa. for trainer Gary Contessa. Fine speed on display in both, and ran well in first despite traffic problem...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
September 22, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) PRIME OBSESSION - Improved figures in last two with blinkers. Trouble in the first, victimized by a speed favoring track and a wire-to-wire longshot wi...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 22, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 10) JEUX DE DANSE - Wide post at Saratoga two-turning, and she still almost won. Wide post at a mile at Belmont is the place to be for the one-turn mile. ...
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BELMONT Race #Nine
September 21, 2007
5:10 PM Eastern
(# 1 and #1A GULLIBLE GAL, La Ransom) - Should improve in her turf debut. Bred to handle it. No.1a LA RANSOM is the part of the entry I prefer off her solid ...
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BELMONT Race #Eight
September 21, 2007
4:40 PM Eastern
(# 2) IMPRESSIONISM - Good efforts last two starts off a layoff. Raced wide both times while showing improved early speed. Trainer won a race Thursday.
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BELMONT Race #Seven
September 21, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 2) JUROR (Best Bet) - Huge effort scoring in US debut off a layoff. Overcame trouble to blow by field as if they were tied to a pole. Added distance, insi...
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BELMONT Race #Five
September 21, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 7) CASH McCOOL - Makes first start for new connections off a private purchase. Well spotted shipping up from Calder. Tactical speed to sit a good trip. Ge...
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BELMONT PARK Race #NINE
September 20, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
BELMONT PARK Race #NINE
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #NINE
September 20, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 7) PEACHY KISS - Drops and goes turf to dirt for trainer Gleaves. Filly ran against much tougher in all grass races. Needs to transfer the form to dirt. B...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #EIGHT
September 20, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) LIQUER - Blinkers go on colt making his second start off a two-month layoff. Has shown good speed in most starts, and should offer up his best in the f...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
September 20, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 4) LIBOR RATE - Good debut run sprinting on the grass at the Spa. Fine second-place finish for Contessa filly, fighting all the way from start to finish. ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #NINE
September 19, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) NINTH OF JULY - Makes her first try at a distance today after sprinting her entire career. Forced about eight wide approaching the stretch in last, she...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 19, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) FANCY FUSAICHI - Just missed two back at this track, surface and distance. Lost by a neck in fine time. Poor journey in last at the Spa. at 5.5 furlong...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FIVE
September 19, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 3) SILVER RANSOM - Has run several good races without threatening for the win. Filly was taken to Saratoga by Sheppard, so they may think that she has som...
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BELMONT PARK Race #THREE
September 19, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) BEDSIDE STORY - Quick runner will probably be sent hard and try and beat the #3 filly in the first quarter mile. Capable of extended pace battles, she'...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #TEN
September 18, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 7) CHISELED VISION - Son of "Vision and Verse" comes back off a two-month layoff at his lowest price ever. Has run well against better, and it looks like ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #EIGHT
September 18, 2007
3:50 PM Eastern
(# 7) DOUBLE KEY - Has some high speed and good post to use it. Bruce Levine colt ran well first over this surface, tiring late to run second to a more exper...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #EIGHT
September 18, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
( #'s 1 and 1a) Double Down Dixie and Sar. Smiler - We'll take either half, preferably both, of this powerful Tony Dutrow entry as our top pick. Both fillies...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
September 18, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 4) MAUI'S PAGER - Makes her second run off a four-month layoff. Flashed some speed in the return, and trainer drops her in class for this. Should hang on ...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #NINE
September 17, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) LITTLE SMILES - Logical selection and probable favorite, ran second in last start at this level and distance. Outside posts in first pair hindered his ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SEVEN
September 17, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 6) OCALA GATOR - Stretches out off of two sprints to try a distance for the first time. Trainer Gary Capuano is great at this particular move (42% over th...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #FIVE
September 17, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 6) NOVO SECRETO - Poor starting gate habits have cost this colt in 3 of 4. Started his career at a higher level, and his two tries at this price have been...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
September 17, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) BALD ISLAND - Blinkers go on son of Thunder Gulch who ran third last out in first race in two months. Showed speed that day and the addition of the equ...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #EIGHT
September 16, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) PUBLIC OPINION - Looks like the main speed in a poor field. Has been up and on the pace against better, and the drop in class today may do it for him. ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
September 16, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) OVERANDABEAUTY - Good debut run at Saratoga chasing a very fast pace and an eventual wire-to-wire winner on August 16. Very sharp work on the Spa. trai...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #FIVE
September 16, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 11) Paula's Pilates - Filly has been competitive for most of this season against a bit better competition. Gets a bit of class relief here as trainer Norm...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 16, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) ELUSIVE MELODY - Wally Dollase-trained filly cost $450,000 as a yearling. Had been gingerly handled by a good trainer. Ran a good second on a real dirt...
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CALDER Race #EIGHT
September 15, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) ANGLISH - Looks to be the best in here. Has shown speed and some fighting spirit in all starts. Outside post should aid his speed, and he has a nice wo...
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BELMONT Race #SIX
September 15, 2007
3:35 PM Eastern
(# 3) PROUD SPELL - One of two from trainer Larry Jones and they will race uncoupled. Both their riders make the trek from Delaware Park to try there luck he...
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BELMONT Race #THREE
September 15, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 2) BLUE SKY GOD - Lightly-raced colt makes his third start off a five-month layoff. Godolphin Stable had a great Saratoga meet, and this runner ran well t...
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BELMONT Race #TWO
September 15, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) DEVEREUX - Excellent try after breaking a step slow in debut. Made a run to get involved with a speed duel and tired a bit late to finish third. Winner...
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ARLINGTON Race #FOUR
September 14, 2007
4:50 PM Eastern
(# 4) LITTLE BOOT - Has shown a fondess for the Polytrack surface since switching over to it. Makes 1st start for Stidham who is excellent off the claim.
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 14, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) SOPHIE'S SPLINTER - Good debut at Saratoga from a poor post going two-turns. Took some sneaky money and ran well despite being wide the entire trip. Ex...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
September 14, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 2) DOUBLE DINGHY DAY - Impressive win at Saratoga going a 1/16 of a mile farther than she runs here. Has a good tactical gear, and has the all-important h...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
September 14, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 1) BLAIRSTOWN - Daughter of "Chief Seattle" showed good speed in debut on Saratoga turf. Stayed on well to mid-stretch before tiring late. Good drill on t...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
September 13, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) STRIKING RIZZI - Has become a new horse since moving to the grass. First pair against winners were fine, and last came from a poor post(12) going two t...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #EIGHT
September 13, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) FORET - Very speedy filly comes here from Chicago, where she may have not cared for Polytrack. Stakes placed twice at Tampa this past winter, she can b...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #SIX
September 13, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 5) KEYSTONE POINT - Last sprint on dirt produced a race that would probably win this. Racing on turf going longer and against better in last. Excellent sh...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
September 13, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 10) EL MEDWAR - Trouble in three of the last four. Other start he drew inside. Beaten by the second selection in last, he draws the best post today. Has b...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #NINE
September 12, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 1) CRACKLING - Speedster drops down in claiming price for this event. Resides in the Lake barn, and they have done very well of late. Draws the shortest r...
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BELMONT PARK Race #SIX
September 12, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) SEEKING NO MORE - Goes turf to dirt, shortens up in distance and moves into a claimer for the first time. Freshened up by Mike Hushion he may just be b...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOURTH
September 12, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 1) BOBBY D. - Usual group of runners signed on here for this $5000 non-winners of two lifetime. "Bobby" is in shape and has drawn poor slots in his last p...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
September 12, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(#'s 1 and 1A) Raven H. and Danzaway - We prefer No. 1 "Raven H," and if he goes he will be today's Best Bet. The other runner is adequate, but not as good, ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #NINE
September 11, 2007
4:20 PM Eastern
(# 4) PASTA - Runs second off the layoff for trainer Lake. Just missed in his return, and a duplicate effort may be enough.
(# 3) Fleeting Light - Anothe...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #SEVEN
September 11, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 6) PEPPER SPRAY - Has strong finishing power and is in fine shape right now. First try against winners came from a poor post. Questionable pace scenario f...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #SIX
September 11, 2007
2:40 PM Eastern
(# 7) MARCO GROOM - Veteran makes her second start for the Scott Lake barn. Has met and defeated better as recently as January. Last at Saratoga showed a bit...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
September 11, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 2) IDONTKNOW MAYBE - Trainer Michael Trombetta is very strong with second time runners (31%). Ramon Dominguez is named and combination is clicking at 30% ...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #EIGHT
September 10, 2007
4:35 PM Eastern
(# 3) EL BANDIDO ROJO - The best early speed and the best figures. Claimed last out by Steve Dimauro, colt has a pair of big works since the buy in early Aug...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #FIVE
September 10, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 11) JAMAICAN GIRL - Showed speed in two races against straight maidens before trying a restricted stakes in last. Daughter of Concorde's Tune drops way do...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
September 10, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 2) ICOULDWRITEABOOK - Recent claim by Timothy Hooper from Mike Catalano. Broke her maiden here on June 11, and raced against better until dropped in last ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE
September 10, 2007
1:35 PM Eastern
(# 1) DOC'S REDEMPTION - Dominguez takes over the reins for runner who has finished second at this level and condition in last two. Two outside posts made fo...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #ELEVEN
September 9, 2007
5:15 PM Eastern
(# 2) SWARM CAT - Goes third off the layoff. Has speed and blinkers go on today. Pace nearest the rail he ran a good second-place finish the only time he tri...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FIVE
September 9, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 4) COPY THAT - Good tries at the Spa despite drawing poorly in both (10 & 12 posts). No bad draw today and he should have no excuses for not running well ...
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BELMONT PARK Race #TWO
September 9, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) TOO MUCH ZIP - Ran well last out, but was surprised by a wire-to-wire longshot winner who 'beat the gate" from an outside post. Fits squarely in this f...
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BELMONT PARK Race #ONE
September 9, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
( # 1 and 1A) TRIPLETHEPLEASURE AND TSURIS - We think that either half of this Gary Contessa trained entry can win this race. Would be nice to have both work...
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BELMONT Race #TEN
September 8, 2007
5:40 PM Eastern
(# 1) ONE GOOD MAN - Tough race on view with many possibilities. Liked this gelding two back at Saratoga, but a wide trip did him in. Same thing happened in ...
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FAIRPLEX EACE COURSE Race #SIX
September 8, 2007
5:35 PM Eastern
(# 6) PUFFBALL - She goes from turf to dirt, and a bit longer in distance. She has had tardy starts a couple of times costing her dearly. When she breaks cle...
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BELMONT Race #SIX
September 8, 2007
3:35 PM Eastern
(# 8) DEFREREOFTHEHEART - Talented colt draws a good slot at this distance for use of his fine speed/stalking tactics. Patiently handled by trainer Kiaran Mc...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
September 8, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 7) APACHE ROAD - $180,000 son of "Carson city" showed some promise in three races during his two-year-old season. Only poor performance was an appearance ...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #SIX
September 7, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern
(# 10) IRISH COVE - Broke slowly from an inside post in a large field at 5.5 furlongs on August 4. Trainer Plesa adds blinkers and sends runner into a claime...
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BELMONT PARK Race #EIGHT
September 7, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 7 ) GOLD AND ROSES - Unless he suffers some a very bad day, or has a gate mishap, this race looks to be his to lose. Little speed signed on, and that is h...
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CALDER RACE COURSE Race #TWO
September 7, 2007
3:20 PM Eastern
(# 4) REGAL GLORY - Close-up style is a plus, as his her current form. Has traded decisions with the second pick recently, and they may fight it out once aga...
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BELMONT PARK Race #FOUR
September 7, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) MORAL COMPASS - Fine debut speed shown against Maimonides on August 6 at Saratoga. Tired down the lane, but the speed shown was a big plus. Has had a m...
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CALDER Race #NINE
September 6, 2007
4:25 PM Eastern
(# 6) YES IT'S TIME - Freshened-up since coming back from Monmouth. He ran well showing speed in two races up north. He has run well over this surface, and h...
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ARLINGTON PARK Race #FOUR
September 6, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 9) RABBONI - Good speed shown in bow by the Wayne Catalano trainee. Debuted against slightly better and drops $10,000 in price today. Big works on August ...
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CALDER Race #FIVE
September 6, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 5)SWEEPING SILK - Gelding has a very quick first gear, and it doesn't look like anyone can prevent him from taking the lead. Drops down in class for this ...
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CALDER Race #THREE
September 6, 2007
1:40 PM Eastern
(# 4) COSMO - Former classier runner has done well with the drop to the $5000 level. Consistent horse is in a race filled with very inconsistent performers. ...
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ARLINGTON PARK Race #SEVEN
September 5, 2007
5:20 PM Eastern
(# 6) PROSICO - Fresh runner from the Dale Bennett barn brings what I think is the best early speed to this five-furlong dash on grass. Only turf try to this...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SEVEN
September 5, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 5) ELECTRICAL CARLITA - Tough old mare isn't as good as she once was, but she can still flaunt some big speed. Is coming off a slight rest, and she has al...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FIVE
September 5, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 9) JOE'S PLUM - Two-year-olds are all trying a distance, and most are going on the turf for the first time. This filly by Proud Citizen has been in steady...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #TWO
September 5, 2007
1:10 PM Eastern
(# 1) CHARMING IMAGE - In great shape at the present time. Has faced better over the past year, and after dropping in value to get his form back he is raised...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #SEVEN
September 4, 2007
3:25 PM Eastern
(# 1) RISK ASSESSMENT - Filly by Came Home has flashed very good speed in both her races here at Delaware. Owns the rail, can either gun for the top or wait ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #FOUR
September 4, 2007
2:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) TALKYN ROBIN - She has 14 starts under her belt, with only two exacta finishes. Draws a good post for use of her speed/stalking tactics. Hasn't raced i...
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PHILADELPHIA PARK Race #FIVE
September 4, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) LOVE THEM BLUES - May be able to out foot them off the big drop in class. Two turf sprints should have him fit for the return to the dirt. Raced well, ...
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DELAWARE PARK Race #TWO
September 4, 2007
1:10 PM Eastern
(# 9) CARSON CAMP - Logical pick and favorite. Comes here from Saratoga where he was claimed in late July by trainer Tony Dutrow. Has speed and stalking abil...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
September 3, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 2) GLOBALIZATION - Heavily bet in first pair, he's shown better dirt speed than anyone entered. He stretches-out to two turns, and moves to the grass for ...
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SARATOGA Race #FOUR
September 3, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 9) TEMECULA CREEK - Talented, lightly raced and in the hands of one of the best (Frankel). Goes second here this season and he broke his maiden here in on...
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SARATOGA Race #THREE
September 3, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 9) OUR WONDER CAT - Linda Rice barn has had a fantastic meet, especially in turf sprints. Back onto his better surface after trying dirt in latest, he may...
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SARATOGA Race #TWO
September 3, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) JOVANNA - Entered one other time but she didn't scratch in. Works are excellent and trainer Dick Dutrow is one of the best at getting them ready to win...
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DEL MAR Race #THREE
September 2, 2007
6:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) PRIMERICA - Fits this group really well. Fields most prolific winner (8), this is the lowest price he has ever raced. Hasn't run since early May, but h...
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SARATOGA Race #NINE
September 2, 2007
5:15 PM Eastern
(# 7) DISTORTED REALITY - Winner of last, Nobiz Like Showbiz returned to win the $500,000 Kent stakes at Delaware Park yesterday. This colt had the position ...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
September 2, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 7) WHO FU - Filly looks well set up for a speed try off the 1 1/8 mile dirt race. Stayed on well in that race, and this may have been their intended targe...
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SARATOGA Race #TWO
September 2, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) GOOD LAW - Firster from the Dick Dutrow barn looks well prepared for the initial run. Several quick gate works indicate colt has speed, and I'm sure he...
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SARATOGA Race #ELEVEN
September 1, 2007
6:20 PM Eastern
(# 7) EQUITABLE - Looms as the horse to beat for the red-hot Mott barn. Probable favorite, could have escaped this maiden condition by now, if not for a wide...
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SARATOGA Race #TEN
September 1, 2007
5:45 PM Eastern
(# 1) LAWYER RON - He will be near impossible to beat with anything near a repeat of his last race. Awesome display of speed and talent from a poor post, and...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
September 1, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 2) CHASING THE CROWN - Repeat of last would make him awfully tough to beat in here. Had a poor post, was up on the lead the whole race while wide, and sta...
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SARATOGA Race #TWO
September 1, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(#'s 1 and 1A) PICK OFF AND WEB GEM - Both of these runners debuted in early August. Both are by Fusaichi Pegasus. Decent tries in their first runs. They hav...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 31, 2007
5:55 PM Eastern
(# 9) STORM DIXIE - Very poor journey in last, as she was hung in the 5-6 paths after breaking from post 11. This is her third off the layoff, and with a bet...
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SARATOGA Race #SIX
August 31, 2007
5:25 PM Eastern
(# 8) BOSTON CAT - Favored in her debut here sprinting on July 30th, she had a very bad time of it at the start. To her credit she ran on well to only get be...
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SARATOGA Race #TWO
August 31, 2007
3:15 PM Eastern
(# 1) ONE LITTLE SECRET - Experience and speed edge go to this gelding. Homebred by top sire Catienus, is owned by Ken and Sarah Ramsay, who race many of the...
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SARATOGA Race #ONE
August 31, 2007
2:25 PM Eastern
(# 1A) WHAT'S YOUR POINT - In fine shape at present, and makes her first start for trainer Gary Contessa. Veteran mare has fired off two wins at this meet fo...
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DEL MAR Race #THREE
August 30, 2007
6:00 PM Eastern
(# 4) SIBERZAR - Maiden gelding has run his two best figures ever since the Sherman claim a couple of races back. He made strong moves while wide in both of ...
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SARATOGA Race #NINE
August 30, 2007
5:10 PM Eastern
(# 6) SEW SLIPPERY - Nice works before the debut run, and daughter of Freud attracted Johnny V., and received her share of support at the betting windows. Ha...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
August 30, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 6) ASHIKI - New York-bred juvenile began her career in the top barn of W. Bret Calhoun at Lone Star Park. Daughter of the fine sprinter Intidab debuted in...
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SARATOGA Race #ONE
August 30, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) DELTA PARK - Nice second-place finish in start number two of 2007. Impressive races as a juvenile last season, including a fourth to Mott Stakes horse ...
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DEL MAR Race #FIVE
August 29, 2007
7:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) AWESOME BROAD - Will not find an easier spot to finally get the job done. Has faced much better right along and would have escaped this condition in la...
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DEL MAR Race #FOUR
August 29, 2007
6:30 PM Eastern
(# 12) OUR PAPA JOE - Poor effort when sent two-turns in latest. Gelding had been making excellent progress to that point, and maybe he just likes making one...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
August 29, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 3) MULLIGATAWNY - All-systems- look like a go in this third start off a layoff for this Reynold's trained miss. Has talent and speed, and the drop into th...
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SARATOGA Race #FOUR
August 29, 2007
2:35 PM Eastern
(# 8) ADRIANO - Excellent debut run over this course and distance on August 3rd. Lasix is added to beautifully-bred colt by A.P.Indy, and he looks like the h...
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SARATOGA Race #NINE
August 27, 2007
5:10 PM Eastern
(# 5) CUABA - Nice win over the surface, with a fine figure earned in first off a seven-week freshening. Two excellent works for the Mott barn since the win ...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 27, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 3) Royal Spaulding - She cuts back in distance to 5.5 furlongs for this race. Has run two big races at six furlongs on the Belmont weeds. Needs to avoid t...
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SARATOGA Race #SIX
August 27, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) RIZZI'S TWIST - Last was her best ever, and trainer Bruce Levine, who is having a slow meet, adds blinkers to her equipment. Will probably be about 3-5...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
August 27, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) MERRIWEATHER JESSICA - Trainer Michael McDonald has had a rough go of it in his first year at this historic meeting. South-Florida regular has failed t...
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DEL MAR Race #EIGHT
August 26, 2007
8:30 PM Eastern
(#'s 1 and 1A) NERINX and BROOKER - We'll take either one as our top selection. If both decide to go, all-the-better. Art Sherman trains this entry, and he h...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 26, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 9) PRETTY GAL - Well-bet in both starts (always a good sign) she was legged up in a grass race here on August 12. Comes back quickly, and blinkers go on. ...
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SARATOGA Race #FOUR
August 26, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 1) SACRIFICE BUNT - Excellent try against a tough older bunch from a poor post. Winner that day went wire-to-wire, and this colt rallied late for third. B...
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SARATOGA Race #THREE
August 26, 2007
2:00 PM Eastern
(# 2) CASSOULET - Nice win at Delaware over a talented field on July 14. In the hands of a top trainer in Motion, this colt is training very well since the w...
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SARATOGA Race #ONE
August 26, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 4) MEREDITH BEE - Big race off the bench for expensive ($270,000) daughter of El Corredor. Finished second despite some trouble, and has been working supe...
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SARATOGA Race #TWELVE
August 25, 2007
7:15 PM Eastern
(# 7) ZIPPEROO - He just missed in a race at this level here on July 28 after stumbling at the start. Big speed on view and second off the layoff runner is a...
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SARATOGA Race #EIGHT
August 25, 2007
4:55 PM Eastern
(# 8) MOST DISTINGUISHED - Has really started to put it together of late since a freshening after the Tampa Bay Derby. Impressive win in the Amsterdam (Grade...
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SARATOGA Race #TWO
August 25, 2007
1:30 PM Eastern
(# 2 ) GRAND MINSTREL - Excellent well-bet debut run which saw him strike the gate at the start, rush up into the pace set by eventual winner Maimonides (who...
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SARATOGA Race #ONE
August 25, 2007
12:45 PM Eastern
(# 4) LOCONIA - Trainer Motion is one of the best turf trainers in the business, and when he gets them going right, they tend to continue well for some time....
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DEL MAR Race #EIGHT
August 24, 2007
8:30 PM Eastern
(#'s 1 and 1A) GLORIA JEANNE and PEACE BY PEACE - Both of these California-bred fillies have started over this surface at the maiden special-weight level. Th...
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DEL MAR Race #FIVE
August 24, 2007
8:30 PM Eastern
(# 6) MIKE'S TRIPPIN - Last effort was his best since last March at Santa Anita. Pace was very ordinary for the level, and to his credit he was able to make ...
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SARATOGA Race #SIX
August 24, 2007
3:30 PM Eastern
(# 5) PRIME OBSESSION - Ran his best race to date in latest with a fine late rally after a very poor beginning. Can ill afford another such incident as they ...
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SARATOGA Race #ONE
August 24, 2007
1:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) TEE WITH THE TIGER - Appears to be the horse to beat here. Had a bit of a troubled trip in a sprint over this course on August 9. Has back figures that...
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SARATOGA Race #NINE
August 23, 2007
5:10 PM Eastern
(# 1) TOO MUCH ZIP - She stalked the winner in last when she was bounced around hard and forced wide as they hit the top of the stretch. Has some speed and d...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 23, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 2) MONSTER DRIVE - He makes his grass debut after an impressive and determined win over entry-level allowance foes on the dirt. $120,000 son of Commendabl...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
August 23, 2007
3:05 PM Eastern
(# 9) NINTH OF JULY - Thought she had a good shot at winning last, but a very poor start cost her all chance at that. Returns with an outside post and traine...
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SARATOGA Race #FOUR
August 23, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 8) LUCK - Well-backed in all three starts. Last on the turf should have done wonders for her stamina, and prepare her for this seven-furlong try. Only dir...
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DEL MAR Race #FIVE
August 22, 2007
7:05 PM Eastern
(# 8) CRIMSON COWBOY - Moves outside after a good speed try from the rail in first start in nine months. Well-bet in only start at two, colt ran a fine secon...
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SARATOGA Race #NINE
August 22, 2007
5:15 PM Eastern
(# 5) THE AG - Blinkers go on for trainer Pletcher, and filly could not find an easier field to try and get her maiden win. Was in position to do some damage...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 22, 2007
4:10 PM Eastern
(# 6) SMART AND FANCY - Overall record is just outstanding, both on dirt and the last two on the grass. Filly of unusual quality has really taken to the spri...
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SARATOGA Race #FOUR
August 22, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 2) STAID - Unlucky loser of last when she had to wait for running room for about two furlongs before shaking clear and just missing. Faces a lightly raced...
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DELAWARE Race #RACE 3
August 20, 2007
7:05 PM Eastern
(# 2) BOUCHARD - This horse exploded to a huge win last when making first dirt start. Even though this horse was thought to be a good one, at least his conne...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 20, 2007
4:00 PM Eastern
(# 5) WAR MONGER - Sharp and improving grass form for red-hot trainer. Draws much better post after having post No. 12 in last. Speed to be up close.
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
August 20, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 8) SAVASANA - Horse returns from a layoff for a top barn. Faced much tougher in both starts. Drops into a claimer for the first time. Has speed in a race ...
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DELAWARE Race #RACE 4
August 20, 2007
2:10 PM Eastern
(# 1a) STAR SNUCK - Runner continues to improve with each start since shipping up from Florida. Has good speed to be in striking position from the start.
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DEL MAR Race #TWO
August 19, 2007
4:30 PM Eastern
(# 11) GRACE ANATOMY - Received a good education race in debut. Closed well too late to a winner who shipped to Saratoga to win a stake. Added distance only ...
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SARATOGA Race #SEVEN
August 19, 2007
4:15 PM Eastern
(# 9) TACTICAL GOLD - Racing in very sharp form. Drops back to level of his strong win two back at this level. Tactical speed to be in perfect position when ...
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SARATOGA Race #FIVE
August 19, 2007
3:00 PM Eastern
(# 4) UNITY - Horse makes first start on grass after two sharp and improving races on dirt. Third place finisher in last came back to romp. Appears the contr...
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SARATOGA Race #FOUR
August 19, 2007
2:30 PM Eastern
(# 7) GRAND CHAMPION - Runner had a great sharpener July 25 over the track off a layoff at today's distance. Steady close in a very quick race. Big win two b...
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MONMOUTH Race #RACE 9
August 18, 2007
4:55 PM Eastern
(# 5) MASTER COMMAND - Very consistent stakes horse who has been sharp and consistent for quite some time. Great tactical speed to sit a perfect trip.
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