Tuesday, August 23, 2011

LET'S GO TO THE RACES - AUG 27-28

Biggest:
Aug 27
Travers S (gr. I), $1,000,000g, 3yo, 1 1/4 mi


BHorse: The Travers CARD
Coil (Haskell), Ruler On Ice (Belmont), Shackleford (Preakness), and Stay Thirsty (Jim Dandy). Nothing short of the Three Year Old Championship is on the line.
TTimes: Stay Thirsty favored for Travers over Haskell trio
DRF: Travers Stay Thirsty Can Claim Top Spot
Brisnet Feature: Championship implications abound in Travers - James Scully

Monday, August 15, 2011

LET'S GO TO THE RACES - AUG 20-21 

Biggest - THE FILLIES SHINE:
Sat, Aug 20
Saratoga: TVG Alabama  | G1 | 1 1/4mi  | 3yo f | $500,000 - NBC 5-6 ET
BHorse: It's Tricky seeks third straight G1 & Triple Tiara crown
Plum Pretty, Royal Delta, Inglorious, St. John's River challenge It's Tricky
Loaded field of 3 year old fillies, with multiple stakes winners jockeying for division position
BHorse: TVG Alabama CARD

Del Mar: Del Mar Oaks (gr. IT), $250,000g, 3yo f, 9f (turf)
BHorse: Del Mar Oaks CARD
Brisnet: Nereid, Cambina meet again in Del Mark Oaks
Nereid, Star Billing, John Shirreffs' trainees try to beat Cambina and Summer Soiree

Sun, Aug 21
Saratoga: Woodford Reserve Lake Placid (gr. II), $150,000g, 3yo f, 9f (turf)
BHorse: Woodford Reserve - CARD
HRN: All eyes on Winter Memories

NEWS:
Blind Luck likely to race in Pacific Classic at Del Mar Aug 28
Moody mulls over Manikato for Black Caviar next race Sept. 30

The Juvenile Crop
Brisnet: Union Rags garners riches, respect in Saratoga Special
HRN: Future Star Watch - Jake Mo July 15, 2011
DRF: Zenyatta's breeder has two must-see fillies

FLASH: Havre de Grace confirmed for the Woodward Sept. 3! Read more...
FLASH: Del Mar: Blind Luck likely in the Pacific Classic Aug 28! Read more...

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.

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!!

Friday, August 12, 2011

LET'S GO TO THE RACES - AUG 13-14 

Biggest:  Arlington Million, 1 1/4mi, $1Million
Beverly D. , Secretariat S at Arlington Park, all  Grade 1 races on the turf.  A couple international stars will include Cape Blanco and Treasure Beach, two from the stable of renowned Euro trainer, Aidan O'Brien.

Weekend Warrior - Arlington Million - DRF


DRF: More videos, including Mike Watchmaker

NEWS:
BHorse: Wrap-up of Saratoga Fasig-Tipton Sale with some impressive numbers
DRF: Watchmaker looks at case for top 3 year old heading into Travers Aug. 27
Check the International racing section below for Goldikova's race next Monday at Deauville!
Also on the International scene, the British Champions Series continues with the renewal of the Juddmonte in the UK on Wednesday!


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.

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!!
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Thursday, August 4, 2011

LET'S GO TO THE RACES - AUG 6-7 

Trip Back in Time:  Post Parade
KY Derby 1980 - Filly Genuine Risk Wins!
Biggest:  8-6: Whitney (GI), $750,000, 3&up, 9f

Saratoga: A stellar field of multiple graded stakes winners competing, including 4 G1 winners for Whitney!  DRF: Whitney has gallery of talent

Del Mar:  Clement L. Hirsch S (gr. I), $300,000 3&up, f/m, 8.5f  Zazu, Switch & St. Trinians  TTimes:  Clement L. Hirsch Preview

BATTLE OF THE EXES - Mike Smith, Chantal Sutherland - Sunday at Del Mar
LA Times Bill Dwyre - These jockeys are engaged -- to ride, that's all!



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.