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Saturday’s Cross Country Pick 5 to Feature Racing From Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs, and Oaklawn

POSTED: February 15, 2023

By Mary Eddy - NYRA Press Office OZONE PARK, N.Y.— The New York Racing Association Inc. (NYRA) will host a Cross Country Pick 5 on...

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Breeders’ Cup Late Foal Nominations Due Feb. 28

POSTED: February 15, 2023

Breeders' Cup Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky.— The Breeders’ Cup issued a reminder today that Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET is the last opportunity...

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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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Brilliant Mare Beholder Gets First Winner in Teena Ella’s Maiden Score

POSTED: February 15, 2023

Teena Ella gets her maiden victory at Santa Anita (Ernie Belmonte/Past The Wire) By Maribeth Kalinich ARCADIA, Calif.— Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder got her first winner on the...

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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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Keeneland To Hold April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale April 30

POSTED: February 14, 2023

Auction to return to closing day of Spring Meet in 2024 Keeneland Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky.— Keeneland announced it will hold the 2023 April Selected...

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Pass the Champagne Back in Graded Stakes Company in G3 Barbara Fritchie

POSTED: February 14, 2023

Pass the Champagne (inside) just misses the win in the G1 Ashland to Malathaat (Coady Photography) By David Joseph/Maryland Jockey Club LAUREL, Md.— Graded stakes-placed...

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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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