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John Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey, dead at 86

July 13, 2021 0

“Gentleman John” Rotz, the retired Hall of Fame jockey and former Jockey Club steward in New York, died July 12 at the age of 86 at his home in Warrensburg, Illinois. Rotz’s riding career spanned […]

Rombauer topples favorites in Preakness

May 15, 2021 0

The restraint showed by owner John Fradkin earlier this season with Rombauer paid off handsomely when his homebred colt rallied for a decisive victory in the $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday under jockey Flavien Prat. […]

Preakness Report: Trading on an upset pick

May 13, 2021 0

The opening stages of Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) should be interesting. Both of Bob Baffert’s runners, 9-5 morning line favorite Medina Spirit and 5-2 second choice Concert Tour, have delivered optimal performances when […]

146th Preakness field and ML

May 11, 2021 0

Bob Baffert has a strong hand and controversy entering Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. The Hall of Fame trainer will not attend the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, but he will […]

Preakness draw postponed to May 11

May 9, 2021 0

Following Sunday’s developing story of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Medina Spirit’s testing positive for betamethasone, the draw for the $1 million Preakness S. (G1) has been pushed back a day at Pimlico. Instead of Monday […]

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