JULY 9-10
A quick reference tool meant to help the newer fan (like me!)
Note: Most links are current, however, some links update as of the Friday before Saturday race day.
BIG DAY SATURDAY, JULY 9
Two big G1 races this weekend include the Hollywood Gold Cup, $500,000 G1 for 3 yo and up, and the Man O' War, $600,000 turf for 3 yo and up.
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| 1980 Kentucky Derby - Genuine Risk |
Note: Most links are current, however, some links update as of the Friday before Saturday race day.
BIG DAY SATURDAY, JULY 9
Two big G1 races this weekend include the Hollywood Gold Cup, $500,000 G1 for 3 yo and up, and the Man O' War, $600,000 turf for 3 yo and up.
A filly will add to the interest of the Hollywood Gold Cup. Miss Match (Santa Margarita Invitational), who many think may be overmatched. Add to this mix the cast of characters that were involved in the 12-minute stewards' inquiry in the Big Cap race Santa Anita H. in March: Twirling Candy (The Californian), Setsuko (a bridesmaid in 2 G1s, a G2 and G3, and will be seeking a first graded stakes win) and Game on Dude, (Santa Anita H) who finished first. They blamed the fiasco on Twirling Candy, who really got banged around, but a technical examination of who did what to whom revealed it was actually the winner, Game on Dude, who got out of his lane and bumped TC who bumped Setsuko. Game on Dude got the win and no penalties were assessed against Twirling Candy, even though he was found to be at fault, because he finished so far back. Here is a link to view the race and the controversial stewards' inquiry: Santa Anita H. - Stewards' Inquiry
Awesome Gem (Lone Star H) will be there to defend his title from 2010. He beat Game on Dude and Flat Out (Suburban H) in the Lone Star Handicap, so he has a legitimate claim to favorite status, although that position will likely be held by Twirling Candy. Awesome Gem will get 6 pounds from Twirling Candy, who will carry top weight of 122 lbs.
Gio Ponti (2009 and 2010 turf champion), will be trying to make it three-in-a-row in the Man O' War, while the UK's top trainer, Aidan O'Brien, is sending in Cape Blanco to try and stop the 2010 Turf champ. These two last met in the Dubai World Cup last March, where Cape Blanco finished 4th in front of Gio Ponti.
FLASH!!
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| From Zenyatta.com Diary #289 - Photo by Sarah Campion |
FLASH!! From DRF: Fans of 114-Beyer debut winner MACLEAN'S MUSIC will be delighted to know that the 3-year-old son of Distorted Humor is back in training at Churchill Downs "after a few weeks off from a minor setback," according to an e-mail from Lesley Howard of Stonestreet Farms.
FLASH!! TTimes: Uncle Mo to Pletcher July 11 - Points to Kings Bishop Aug 27
NEW WEBSITE DEDICATED TO THE RETIRED THOROUGHBRED:
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COOL TIP: Come back here after the races and click on the cards for the featured races below and see the RESULTS and Order of Finish, as well as VIDEO REPLAY of the race. Also: to get the results for all the races on a particular day, this is BloodHorse's results page: Race Results There will be a "short list" but scroll down and click on "View Full List". Most will have videos of the races!! Easy way to get a roundup of a day's racing action quickly!!JULY 9
ARLINGTON PARK
DRF: Arlington Park Million preview day has international flavor
Brisnet: Willcox Inn, Wasted Tears highlight Arlington Preview Day
American Derby | G2T | $200,000 | 3yo | 1 3/16 mi | 5:12pm | Race 9
BHorse: American Derby Race Card
Arlington H | G3T | $150,000 | 3&up | 1 1/4 mi| 5:41 pm | Race 10
BHorse: Arlington H Race Card
Modesty H | G3 | $150,000 | 3&up | f/m | 1 3/16 | 4:43 pm | Race 8
Wasted Tears arrives for Modesty
BHorse: Modesty H Race Card
BHorse: Wasted Tears - Profile - Won 3rd straight Ouija Board
BHorse: Fantasia ran 2nd in the G1 Just a Game Stakes in June - Video
BELMONT PARK
Brisnet: Gio Ponti aims to make history!
Can Cape Blanco stop Gio Ponti's three-peat?
Aidan O'Brien trained Cape Blanco looking to stop Gio Ponti
Man o' War | G1T | $600,000 | 3&up | 1 3/8 mi | 5:17 pm | Race 9
BHorse: Man O' War Stakes Race Card
CALDER RACE COURSE
Calder's Summit of Speed gets a few surprise entrants
Brisnet: Sassy Image aims for big road win
DRF: Champagne d'Oro rested & ready Princess Rooney H
DRF: Sassy Image seeks Princess Rooney Crown
Princess Rooney H | G1 | $350,000 | 3&up | f/m | 6f | 5:32pm | Race 12
BHorse: Princess Rooney H Race Card
Smile Sprint H | G2 | $350,000 | 3&up | 6f | 5:07pm | Race 11
BHorse - Smile Sprint Race Card
Carry Back S | G2 | $200,000 | 3yo | 6f | 4:40pm | Race 10
BHorse Carry Back Race Card
Azalea S | G3 | $150,000 | 3yo f | 6f | 4:14pm | Race 9
BHorse: Azalea S Race Card
DELAWARE PARK
Delaware Oaks | G2 | $300,000g | 3yo f | 1 3/16 mi | 4:51 pm EDT | Race 9
BHorse: Delaware Oaks Race Card
BHorse - St. Johns River looking to shine in Oaks
Brisnet: St. John's River seeks first stakes win in Delaware Oaks
Robert G. Dick Memorial S | G3 T | $200,000 | 3&up | f/m | 1 3/8 mi | 3:57 pm EDT | Race 7
BHorse: Robert G Dick Memorial Race Card
Barbaro S | $100,000 | 3yo | 1 mi 70 yds | 4:24 pm EDT | Race 8
BHorse: Barbaro Stakes race card
HOLLYWOOD PARK
HRN: Will Twirling Candy go the distance in the Hollywood Gold Cup?
DRF: Twirling Candy drills for the Hollywood Gold Cup
DRF: New style closer paying off for First Dude
DRF: Awesome Gem will try to defend Hollywood Gold Cup title
TTimes: Twirling Candy vs. Baffert's Dudes in Gold Cup
Handicapping the Gold Cup: Setsuko, Dark Cove offer value
Blind Luck, nominated for the HGC, is opting for the Delaware H on Jul 16.
Hollywood Gold Cup | G1 | $500,000g | 3&up | 1 1/4 mi | 4:37 pm EDT | Race 8
BHorse: Hollywood Gold Cup Race Card
DRF: Boxeur des Rues stepping up for Swaps Stakes
BHorse: Coil ready for another step forward in Swaps
Swaps S | G2 | $150,000g | 3yo | 1 1/8 mi | 2:34 pm EDT | Race 4
BHorse - Swaps Race Card
Horse Profiles
DRF: Inglorious skipping prince of wales straight to Alabama Aug 20
BloodHorse - Twirling Candy
Horse Profiles - Comprehensive List - Alpha - Search
Pedigree Query - Record - Dosage - Free Stakes Record view
Stakes Entries - Video Replays
BHorse: Stakes Entries by Date, Track, Race - Click on Race for Race Card
BloodHorse Race Video Replays - Search by date range/track
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July 16
Colonial Downs: Virginia Derby | G2T | $600,000 | 3yo | 10f Delaware Park: Delaware H | G2 | $750,000 | 3&up | f/m | 10f
BHorse: Have de Grace tunes up for Delaware HDRF: Blind Luck/Hare de Grace will renew rivalry at Delaware H
Blind Luck opting for Delaware H
Hollywood Park: American Oaks | G1T | $250,000 | 3yo f | 10f
July 23 - Note: NBC/Versus will begin 4-week coverage of races at Saratoga
Del Mar: Eddie Read S | G1T | $300,000 | 3&up | 9f |
July 30Jim Dandy S | G2 | $500,000 | 3yo | 9f |
Monmouth Park: Haskell Invitational | G1 | $1,000,000 | 3yo | 9f |
Saratoga: Whitney Invitational | G1 | $750,000 | 3&up | 9f |
Saratoga: Test S | G1 | $250,000 | 3yo f | 7f |
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WATCH VIDEO REPLAYS OF ALL STAKES RACESBloodHorse has a great video replay site to watch all the stakes action:
BloodHorse Race Videos
You can watch all stakes races for a particular DAY, or by TRACK, or a combination. You can also watch INTERNATIONAL and DOMESTIC racing action! Because these are links and not embedded videos, the site loads quickly. Be sure to check out the Irish Derby at Curragh (International) and the Woodbine Queen's Plate (Domestic) races, all of which took place on Sunday, June 26.
RECAP OF WEEKEND RACING ACTION:
DRF: Weekend stakes preview - videos
Watchmaker and Crist Wrap Up the Triple Crown
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Note: There are free sites to watch online: check out http://www.ntra.com/ or NTRA Live Stream or http://www.tvgfree.net/ or sign up for a free trial account at http://www.twinspires.com/content/video You can also catch the replays right after the big races at http://www.raceday360.com/ Calracing has live coverage of races - Will need to register
A really good site for the new fan:
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NOTE: In order to enjoy and use the functionality of the various sites below, some sites may require you to register, however, there is no charge for most of what you will want access to. If you want to go to the next level and actually place bets and learn more about handicapping, some of these types of services have a fee, but this is strictly your choice whether to use these services.
DRF Grid: Today's Action - Upcoming & Prior Race Days - Click on any track "day", and pull up that day's entries for each of the races
The Weekend Warrior is updated on Thursday evening or Friday morning
One of the most useful sites I have found to keep up with Stakes results, to watch only the important races - Also, searchable by date range for past races
DRF - Starts with ACTIVE tracks - Click on the DAY next to the track name to see that day's full race card.
Simple Alpha List of American Graded Stakes by Stakes Name, by Grade I, II, III
This includes a list of all American tracks
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Twin Spires Race viewer - One of the best individual race video sites - You will need to register, free
Links to blogs and other sites I have found useful:
Abigail Anderson Blog - The Vault: Horse Racing Past & Present*********************************************************************
WANT TO FOLLOW A PARTICULAR HORSE OR TRAINER?
Looking for a way to keep up with the horses, or a trainer? Or, ever want to watch replays of races quickly and easily? What's coming up today or this weekend?
You need to register - it's free....there are some pay type options, but all I have needed has been the "free stuff".
Click on "Handicapping & PPs", roll over to "Tools" and note there is a "Horse Watch" and a "Trainer Watch" on the drop down list. I have entered several Horses to watch on the "Horse Watch" (you can even have it send you an email with updates, or you can check in and click on "Messages" and check out what is happening with your choice. You can also write a short note (I usually drop in the horse's next race, when I know what it is). A few of my choices are Uncle Mo, To Honor and Serve (one of Bernrdini's colts), Dialed In, and Zazu.
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