Saturday, February 16, 2013

February 16-18

LET'S GO TO THE RACES
February 16-18

A quick reference tool meant to help the newer fan (like me!)

NOTE:AFTER A RACE HAS BEEN RUN, you can return here, click on the CARD to view the Results and watch a REPLAY.

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ON THE DIRT IN JAPAN!
Think dirt racing is only in the U.S.?  Think again. Some great racing will take place in Japan this weekend.  Japan’s horseracing schedule includes about 50% of its races on dirt, left-handed, like in the U.S. 

Three stakes races -- the Hyacinth, the Amethyst, and the Grade 1 February Stakes (1 mile on dirt, left-handed), will take place on Sunday.  The Grade 1 FEBRUARY STAKES will see a couple of American connections in the starting gate.  WONDER ACUTE, a son of Charismatic, who stands in Japan, and TESTA MATTA, a U.S. bred of Tapit, winner of last year’s edition of the February Stakes.  Preview and details for February Stakes  

Time difference between U.S. EST and Tokyo,  is 13 hours ahead, so to watch "live", you will need to set your alarm for 2:00 a.m. EST for the February Stakes feature.

You can watch live on TwinSpires (need an account), or watch the replay at the Japan site.  Post race video will be available at home page of Japan Racing:  Japan Racing main page - Videos on right side of page   Videos of races of interest world wide are usually posted in English the following day.

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Update on Rachel   Stonestreet Farms Facebook page - update video available
Thoroughbred Racing Roundup - Feb. 11, 2013
A look at weekend Thoroughbred racing
TCI Insider - Jon & Joel handicap the Southwest at Oaklawn - Video

COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN - WEEK 7 - click here
Jeremy Plonk's Horseplayer Now Jeremy Plonk's Derby Prep schedule
Road to the Derby: Prep races, replays, leaderboard
Haskin's Derby Trail: Locked and Loaded
Haskin Derby Dozen - Feb. 11
The Downey Profile

TRIPLE CROWN: Source guide to lists of Derby qualifying races, standings, handicapping tools
DUBAI: Source Guide for Dubai World Cup Carnival

FLASH: FREE LIVE STREAMING GOLDEN GATE FIELDS click here
FLASH: FREE LIVE STREAMING LAUREL PARK for GENERAL GEORGE  click here

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Races listed below in time ordered format with cards. Come back after the race is run, click on the Card link and watch the replay at BloodHorse's results and video page.

FEATURED RACES

SATURDAY
Free PPs to some of today's races
Bold = Official Derby prep
1:54 ET  Moro Stakes, Aqu, $75,000, 4+, 1 1/8 mi, CARD
2:56 ET  John B. Campbell H, Lau, $125,000, 3+, 1 1/18 mi, R6 CARD
3:55 ET Barbara Fritchie H G2, Lau, $250,000g, 3&up, f/m, 7f R8  CARD
4:05 ET The Very One S G3, GP, $100,000g, 4&up, f/m, 11f (turf) R8 CARD
4:22 ET  El Camino Real Derby (gr. III), GGF, $200,000g, 3yo, 9f  R8 CARD
4:25 ET Tampa Bay S, G3,Tampa, $150,000g, 4&up, 8.5f (turf) CARD
5:03 ET Santa Maria ,S G2, SA, $200,000g, 4&up, f/m, 8.5f R4 CARD
5:05 ET  Mac Diarmida S G2, GP, $150,000g, 4&up, 11f (turf) R10  CARD
6:09 ET  Bayakoa S, Oaklawn, $100,000g, 4&up, f/m, 8.5f  R9 CARD

More on today's races:
Tiz Miz Sue makes season debut in Bayakoa
Black Caviar makes first start since Ascot

SUNDAY
3:48 ET  Dearly Precious, Aqu, $75,000, 3yo, f, R8  CARD
5:05 ET  Sabin S G3, GP, $100,000g, 4&up, f/m, 8.5f  R10   CARD
6:36 ET  San Vicente S G2, SA, $150,000g, 3yo, 7f R7  CARD
 
More on today's races:
Royal Delta takes on four in Sabin

MONDAY
4:24 ET  General George H G3 Laurel, $250,000g, 3&up, 7f R9  CARD
6:09 ET  Southwest S G3, Oaklawn, $300,000g, 3yo, 8.5f, R9  CARD
7:37 ET  Buena Vista S G2, SA $150,000g, 4&up, f/m, 8fT, R9  CARD

More on today's races:
Solid field of 10 to contest Southwest Stakes
Lukas' pair bring contrasting styles to the Southwest Stakes
Mizdirection stretching out for Buena Vista

For a peek at the cards for most of the above races listed all on one page in time ordered format: List of Races in time ordered format    Time Ordered Entries - Most races

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NEWS
Where they're going next - Downey Profile
Fair Grounds: Risen Star attracting horses coast to coast
Bill Finley: Wise Dan vs. Little Mike - What a show that would be!
Beyer: Animal Kingdom being given chance to make history
Churchill remains comfortable with points system - Podcast
Coolmore buys interest in unbeaten Verrazano
Steve Haskin Derby Dozen Update - 2-5-13
Who's hot, who's not - Feb 6, 2013 - Jay Privman
Kentucky Derby nominations
Full brother to Frankel foaled
Believe You Can targets New Orleans Ladies
Chasing Points - More on the Derby points system - Eric Mitchell
Kentucky Derby Top 20 - Watchmaker/Privman
Santa Anita weights key for Clubhouse Ride in Santa Anita Handicap
Discreet Dancer returns a winner Feb 6 at Gulfstream (Video)
John Nerud's 100th birthday: Looking back on a proud career
Las Virgenes may get Beholder but no Executiveprivilege
2012: How horse racing became cool! (Great Britain)

UPCOMING MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN STAKES
Feb. 17
GII San Vicente S. SA
GIII Sabin S. GP
Feb. 18
GII Buena Vista S. SA
GIII General George H. LRL
GIII Southwest S. OP

Feb. 23
Bold = official Derby and Oaks preps
Championship series begins this weekend with race points of 50-20-10-5 for 1st-4th finishes
GII Fountain of Youth S. GP
GII Davona Dale S. GP
GII Risen Star S. FG
GII San Carlos S. SA
GIII Canadian Turf S. GP
GIII Rachel Alexandra S. FG
GIII Fair Grounds H. FG
GIII Mineshaft H. FG
Mar. 2
GI Santa Anita H. SA
GI Frank E. Kilroe Mile SA
GI Las Virgenes S. SA
GII Top Flight H. AQU
GIII Gotham S. AQU
GIII Tom Fool H. AQU
GIII Swale S. GP
GIII Herecomesthebride S. GP

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