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Hoosier Philly Fastest Derby/Oaks 3YO on Worktab

POSTED: February 4, 2023

Hoosier Philly relaxed off the pace to win GII Golden Rod; is the Derby or Oaks in the plan? (Coady Photography) Nominations for Louisiana Derby Preview Day...

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Trio of G1 Winners for Willie Mullins on Day One of Dublin Racing Festival

POSTED: February 4, 2023

Galopin Des Champs takes the Irish Gold Cup (Breandán Ó hUallacháin) By Breandán Ó hUallacháin The Cheltenham Gold Cup race favourite Galopin Des Champs won...

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TAA to Offer One-Day Only Auction of Lexitonian Season 

POSTED: February 4, 2023

Jack Sisterson with Lexitonian at Lane’s End (Sarah Andrew) Alex Kokka/TAA LEXINGTON, Ky.— The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will offer a Lexitonian 2023 breeding season...

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Oaklawn Legend Chindi Passes at Age 29

POSTED: February 3, 2023

Chindi on 'Chindi Day' held on March 15, 2020 (Coady Photography) By Robert Yates - Oaklawn Barn Notes HOT SPRINGS, Ark.— A millionaire on the...

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Irad Ortiz, Jr. Ties Record With Seven Consecutive Wins at Gulfstream

POSTED: February 3, 2023

Irad Ortiz, Jr. all smiles after winning his seventh race in a row (Ryan Thompson) By Ashley Tamulonis Any day a jockey rides a winner...

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Ortiz Jr.'s 7-Race Gulfstream Sweep

POSTED: February 3, 2023

Photo by Ryan Thompson Eclipse Award-Winning Jockey Ties Gulfstream Record and is First to Win 7 Races in a Row David Joseph/Gulfstream Park   HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Leading...

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Luis Carvajal, Jr. Exits the Training Game

POSTED: February 3, 2023

Luis Carvajal, Jr (Eric Kalet) By Ross Blacker Trainer Luis Carvajal, Jr will never be confused with a super trainer. However, in my estimation, he...

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Fair Play

POSTED: February 3, 2023

Bob Baffert (Photo by Eric Kalet) By Laura Pugh When it comes to horse racing rules and regulations it seems the playing field is not...

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The ‘Major,’ Barbaro, and their adoring fan

POSTED: February 3, 2023

Major Zee (Courtesy of Woodbine) By Chris Lomon - Woodbine Communications There are times when Donna Ralph can see a spark in the eyes of...

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