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Robert Kieckhefer presents a comprehensive preview of the
weekend's racing fare around the world.
Saturday, 5-6pm EDT
G1 Spinaway - G1 Woodward - Saratoga
Monday - 5-6pm EDT
Jockey Club on Fox
G1 Hopeful - Saratoga
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TWO YEAR OLDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The two top races for two year olds will be on Monday: the $350,000 G1 Hopeful at Saratoga and the $300,000 G1 Del Mar Futurity. Other 2 year old races are plentiful at Kentucky Downs, Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, and Gulfstream Park. Overall, there are 10 stakes for two year olds this holiday weekend, with some of these runners no doubt likely will be seen on the Derby Trail early next year.
THE WOODWARD
Keeler Johnson handicaps The Woodward with prior race replays, and more
INTERNATIONAL
Saturday's Group 1 Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock has a bunch of top runners including Stewards Cup winner Magical Memory, Sole Power, Gordon Lord Byron, Tiggy Wiggy, Adaay and last year's winner, G Force.
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TRIBUTE TO A CHAMPION, HURRICANE FLY 
The great hurdler has been retired after racing 9 years and setting a record that is likely to never be matched, 22 Grade 1 wins. So many magical memories - 42 appearances, 26 wins, 22 Grade 1s, five Irish Champion Hurdles, three Morgianas, two Champion Hurdles at Cheltenham - but which ones stood out for you? His 5th Irish Champion Hurdle trophy is probably his best and favorite of those who have watched this horse perform at top levels for so many years. This article discusses 5 of the author's favorites. Five Best Performances
2015 Irish Champion Hurdle - replay - #22 Grade 1
2014 Ryanaire Hurdle - replay - also against Jezki, one of the Fly's frequent foes
Ruby Walsh leads tributes to the Fly
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FEATURED RACES
Race Index
FRIDAY
9:00 ET I'm Smokin S (r), Dlmr, $150,000, 2yo, 6f R5 CARD
2:39 ET Evan Shipman S (r), Sar, $100,000, 3+, 1 1/8m R4 CARD
SATURDAY
International - Great Britain10:45 a.m. ET SPRINT CUP G1, Haydock, $455,000 US, 3+, 6fT R4 CARD
Race result Sole Power listed as "non runner"
Finish: Twilight Son, Strath Burn, Magical Memory, G Force
Forecast: 11/2 Adaay, 6/1 Danzeno, 7/1 Mattmu, 8/1 Gordon Lord Byron, 8/1 Twilight Son, 10/1 G Force, 10/1 Magical Memory, 12/1 Waady, 14/1 Sole Power, 14/1 Belardo, 20/1 Pearl Secret, 20/1 Eastern Impact, 20/1 Watchable, 20/1 Tiggy Wiggy, 25/1 Interception, 25/1 Due Diligence, 25/1 Strath Burn
North America
4:33 ET SARANAC S G3, Sar, $300,000, 3yo, 1 1/8mT R8 CARD
4:35 ET KY Downs Juvenile Fillies, Kdns, $300,000, 2yo, f, 7fT R7 CARD
4:49 ET Swynford S, Woo, $125,000, 2yo, 7f R8 CARD
5:05 ET KY Downs Juvenile, Kydns, $300,000, 2yo, 7fT R8 CARD
5:11 ET SPINAWAY S G1, Sar, $350,000, 2yo, f, 7f R9 CARD NBCSN
5:12 ET BOILING SPRINGS S G3, Mth, $100,000, 3yo, f, 1 1/8mT R10 CARD
5:35 ET More Than Ready Mile, Kydns, $300,000, 3+, 1mT R9 CARD
5:47 ET WOODWARD S G1, Sar, $600,000, 3+, 1 1/8m R10 CARD NBCSN
6:24 ET GLENS FALLS H G3, Sar, $200,000, 3+, f&m, 1 3/8mT R11 CARD
7:40 ET Del Mar Juvenile Turf, Dlmr, $100,000, 2yo, 1mT R6 CARD
9:10 ET DEL MAR DEBUTANTE G1, Dlmr, $300,000, 2yo, f, 7f R9 CARD
More on today's races
Rachel's Valentina in G1 Spinaway; Liam's Map in Woodward
Spinaway Forecast: 5/2 Rachel's Valentina, 3/1 Constellation, 7/2 Tonasah, 7/2 Tap To It, 8/1 Banree, 12/1 Anna Rae
Woodward Forecast: 6/5 Liam's Map, 4/1 Effinex, 5/1 Wicked Strong, 6/1 Coach Inge, 10/1 Bay Of Plenty, 12/1 Protonico, 15/1 Mylute, 30/1 Commanding Curve
Keeler Johnson handicaps The Woodward with prior race replays, and more
SUNDAY
5:21 ET Sapling S, Mth, $100,000, 2yo, 1m R10 CARD
5:47 ET PRIORESS S G2, Sar, $300,000, 3yo, f, 6f R10 CARD
7:05 ET Presque Isle Mile S, PID, $200,000, 3+, 1m R5 CARD
8:10 ET DEL MAR DERBY G2, Dlmr, $250,000, 3yo, 1 1/8mT R7 CARD
9:10 ET YELLOW RIBBON H G2, Dlmr, $200,000, 3+, f&m, 1 1/16mT R9 CARD
More on today's races
Zenny's 3/4 sister SHE'S NOT HERE will be running in the Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap at Del Mar on Sunday, Race 9. Mike Smith will be aboard again. Last time out, they won very nicely on the Del Mar turf.
Another 2-year-old debuting this weekend, on Sunday at Saratoga in Race 6, is SHERINI. She is out of broodmare of the year Oatsee (dam of Shackleford, etc) and by Bernardini. She's owned by My Meadowview Farm and trained by Graham Motion.
PIERSON will be making his first start on Sunday, in Race 8 at Ellis Park! He is by Lonhro out of ST TRINIANS. He's owned by St George Farm (Mr Commons and Ebby's owner) and trained by Philip Oliver. This is St Trinians' first foal.
MONDAY
Times and Cards will be posted when available
5:11 ET BERNARD BARUCH H G2, Sar, $250,000, 3+, 1 1/16mT R9 CARD Fox Sports 1
5:47 ET HOPEFUL S G1, Sar, $350,000, 2yo, 7f R10 CARD FOX SPORTS 1
7:20 ET PID MASTERS G2, PID, $400,000, 3+, f&m, 6 1/2f R5 CARD
TURF MONSTER H G3, Prx, $300,000, 3+, 5fT R CARD
GREENWOOD CUP G3, Prx, $200,000, 3+, 1 1/2m R CARD
Turf Amazon H, Prx, $200,000, 3+, f&m, 5fT R CARD
DEL MAR FUTURITY G1, Dlmr, $300,000, 2yo, 7f R CARD
Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf, Dlmr, $100,000, 2yo, f, 1mT R CARD
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NEWS
Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah, to continue to race
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