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Heart to Heart coast to coast in Bernard Baruch

September 4, 2017 0

Terry Hamilton’s Heart to Heart appeared to be the likely controlling speed on paper in Monday’s $250,000 Bernard Baruch (G2), and so it proved a straightforward task for the 2-1 favorite. The Brian Lynch trainee […]

Wet conditions suit World Approval in Fourstardave

August 12, 2017 1

When he finds a turf course with a little “give” to it, World Approval is a pretty nice horse. Live Oak’s gelded five-year-old gray surely appreciated the soaking rain that hit Saratoga mid-afternoon Saturday, storming home […]

Fourstardave attracts competitive field of seven

August 10, 2017 0

A field of seven, including one main-track only runner, was entered for Saturday’s $500,000 Fourstardave Handicap (G1) at Saratoga. The one-mile inner turf affair attracted American Patriot, Disco Partner, Time Test and World Approval, and […]

Royal Ascot sneak preview: Tuesday

June 18, 2017 0

In the build-up to Royal Ascot 2017, two overarching storylines have emerged. One is familiar – the strength of Aidan O’Brien’s yard as he seeks an eighth training title at this historic meeting. The other […]

Royal Ascot handicapping central

June 16, 2017 0

The pageantry and world-class racing of Royal Ascot are on tap all week. From the opening Queen Anne (G1) at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday morning – the race won by Tepin last year – through […]

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