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Playing the Fair Grounds Late Pick 5 on Louisiana Derby Preview Day

POSTED: February 17, 2023

Undefeated Victory Formation, likely favorite in the G2 Risen Star (Coady Photography) By Ross Blacker Instead of focusing on one race this week, I have...

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Troubled Champion Is Back: Oisin Murphy a Winner in Return

POSTED: February 17, 2023

Oisin Murphy aboard Marche Lorraine after the 2021 Breeders' Cup Distaff (Ernie Belmonte/Past The Wire) By Michaela Moricova It’s been more than a year since...

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History of an Owner, Trainer, and Jockey in Celebration of a Special Month

POSTED: February 16, 2023

Three people to help us celebrate Black History Month at past the Wire Deshawn Parker, the winningest Black jockey in North America (Coady Photography) By...

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NYRA Mourns Passing of Hall of Fame Trainer John Veitch

POSTED: February 16, 2023

John Veitch (Coady Photography) By Jim Reisler - NYRA Press Office OZONE PARK, N.Y.— The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) mourns the passing of...

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Ricky’s Story: “Horse Racing Saved My Life”

POSTED: February 16, 2023

Ricky Dookeran leading Lexie Lou. (Photo courtesy of Ricky Dookeran) By Chris Lomon - Woodbine Communications TORONTO— The hotheaded kid from Weston Road and Finch...

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How the horse from the desert took over the racing breed

POSTED: February 15, 2023

"My horse is faster than yours!" By Franck Mourier In the 17th century, British aristocrats were consumed by a feverish passion for horse racing. They...

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Make the Commitment: A Thoroughbred Constitution

POSTED: February 15, 2023

Every horse should be a “Lava Man.” Pennsylvania Derby contender Hot Rod Charlie (L) with exercise rider Johnny Garcia and Lava Man with Assistant Trainer to...

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Hit Show to Top 5, Forte Still First

POSTED: February 14, 2023

Hit Show winning the Withers at Aqueduct. (NYRA/Adam Coglianese) Road to the Kentucky Derby Leaderboard Update By Maribeth Kalinich With the Withers scheduled at Aqueduct...

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Hit Show Hits Top 10 of 3YO Poll After Withers Score

POSTED: February 14, 2023

Hit Show and jockey Manny Franco cruised to a 5 ½ length win in the G3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct. (NYRA/Walter Wlodarczyk) NTRA Top Thoroughbred...

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