May 11-12

LET'S GO TO THE RACES - May 11-12

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

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WEEKEND BEFORE THE PREAKNESS OFFERS A COUPLE OF JUICY RACES!

On the weekend between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, the racing world holds its breath, hoping something good is about to happen.

But the actual racing schedule is by no means devoid of action.

While Triple Crown hopeful Orb hones his edge in New York under the watchful eye of trainer Shug McGaughey, a field of 3-year-old late-bloomers is set to go 9 furlongs in Saturday's $200,000, Grade II Peter Pan over the sweeping Belmont Park layout.  Read more at source

Jon and Joel preview the Peter Pan stakes and wind up their look at the Derby



Jeremy Plonk's COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN - Week 19

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.

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FEATURED RACES

Time Ordered LIST and ENTRIES

SATURDAY
PPs for Saturday's races

5:17 ET  Peter Pan S G2, Belmont, $200,000g, 3yo, 9f  R9  CARD
6:00 ET  Decathlon S, Monmouth, $75,000g, 3&up, 6f R11  CARD
6:35 ET Senorita S, G3, HP, $100,000g, 3yo f, 8fT R6 CARD

More info for today's races:
 Peter Pan first stakes test for Incognito
Peter Pan may reveal whether Saint Vigeur gets shot at Belmont Stakes
Peter Pan Belmont Stakes tryout for Infinite Magic
Fear the Kitten gets chance in Peter Pan
Scarlet Strike seeks second straight stakes win in Senorita

SUNDAY

2:38 ET  Albert the Great S, Belmont $90,000a, 4&up, 9f R4  CARD
4:25 ET Eclipse S G2, Woodbine, $200,000g, 4&up, 8.5f R8 CARD
4:45 ET  Good Reward S, Belmont, $90,000a, 4&up, 10f T R8  CARD
6:40 ET Inaugural S, $100,000g, PID, 3yo f, 6f 4 CARD
7:05 ET  Round Table S, BHP, $70,000a, 4&up, 12f T  R7  CARD

NEWS
BloodHorse
DRF - Daily Racing Form
Dick Powell's handicapping insights - 5-10-2013
James Scully's Preakness report - 5-9-2013
Jackson Bend returns to training
End of an era: Hollywood Park to close at end of 2013 meet
Mylute confirmed for Preakness
Mike Watchmaker's Weekend Warrior - Video
Animal Kingdom confirmed for Queen Anne
Preakness report: Oxbow and Stevens try again
Can Orb go on to win the Triple Crown
Haskin: Derby launched into Orb-it


INTERNATIONAL
New French group looking for racing revival