Contrail blasts off in Japanese Derby, aims for Triple Crown sweep
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Not quite 12 hours after the SpaceX launch from Kennedy Space Center, another rocket achieved liftoff at Tokyo Racecourse – Shinji Maeda’s undefeated Contrail. The 2-5 favorite ran away with Sunday’s Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) [...]
Laura’s Light continues turf winning streak in Honeymoon
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Sitting in the catbird seat behind a runaway pacesetter, Laura’s Light reeled in long-time leader Parkour in upper stretch and then held on to win the $101,500 Honeymoon (G3) by a neck under Abel Cedillo [...]
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Secret Message prevails in thrilling Mint Julep finish
Secret Message emerged late on the outside to defeat a host of challengers in Saturday’s $100,000 Mint Julep (G3) at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/16-mile turf affair was up for grabs in deep stretch, and [...]
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Bell’s the One storms home to upset Winning Colors
Aided by a hot pace, Bell’s the One rallied from eight lengths back and blew past the two betting favorites late to upset the $100,000 Winning Colors (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Rated in [...]
Spot Plays
Spot Plays May 31
For Sunday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Churchill Downs (1st) Shesomajesic, 7-2 (6th) Azlynn’s Dreamer, 6-1 Golden Gate Fields (2nd) Simply Charming, 6-1 (7th) Mind Out, 7-2 Gulfstream Park (1st) Storm the Bridge, 5-1 (3rd) [...]
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I would like to see an article that gives credit to the forgotten stallions who began the breed. For instance,…
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