Firenze Fire blazes to Dwyer victory
by Teresa Genaro On the first tolerably pleasant day in New York after a week-long heat wave, Firenze Fire brought the sizzle to the $300,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3) at Belmont Park. With plenty of other […]
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Justify in the house for Kentucky Derby: Mendelssohn takes detour through Indianapolis
Presumptive Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Justify was among a flurry of arrivals, from all compass points, at Churchill Downs on Monday. The undefeated Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner was part of the California contingent touching […]
Kentucky Derby preps aftermath: Justify ‘still learning’ job; Good Magic lingers at Keeneland
In the aftermath of Saturday’s three-prep bonanza, trainers gave Sunday morning updates while discussing plans for their Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders. Bob Baffert’s unbeaten Justify, who gave his Hall of Fame trainer an eighth Santa […]
Firenze Fire answers Trumpets’ call in Jerome
by TERESA GENARO They say that good things come to those who wait, and after waiting two weeks to run his 3-year-old colt Firenze Fire in the twice-delayed Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct, the good thing […]